Expanding Brackets (AQA A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

Removes parentheses and simplifies expressions

Distribute outer term to each inner term

$ab + ac$

FOIL method

First, Outside, Inside, Last

$ac + ad + bc + bd$

Carefully distribute signs to ensure correct signs throughout

Expand two brackets first, then multiply by remaining

$3x + 12$

$x^2 + 5x + 6$