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Expanding Brackets
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What is the general form for expanding a single bracket a(b+c)a(b + c)?

ab+acab + ac

When expanding a single bracket, what do you do with the term outside the bracket?

Distribute it to each term inside

What is the result of expanding 3(x+4)3(x + 4)?

3x+123x + 12

In the FOIL method, what does FOIL stand for?

First, Outside, Inside, Last

What is the general form for expanding (a+b)(c+d)(a + b)(c + d)?

ac+ad+bc+bdac + ad + bc + bd

What is the result of expanding (x+2)(x+3)(x + 2)(x + 3)?

x2+5x+6x^2 + 5x + 6

When expanding with negative signs, what must you be careful with?

Distribution to ensure correct signs

What is the result of expanding (2x3)(x+4)(2x - 3)(x + 4)?

2x2+5x122x^2 + 5x - 12

What is the strategy for expanding more than two brackets?

Expand two brackets first, then multiply

What is the result of expanding (x+1)(x2)(x+3)(x + 1)(x - 2)(x + 3)?

x3+2x25x6x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 6

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