Simplifying expressions (AQA GCSE Further Maths): Flashcards
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Simplifying an algebraic expression
Simplifying an algebraic expression
Writing it in its most compact form possible
Like terms
Like terms
Terms with same variables raised to same powers
How to collect like terms
How to collect like terms
Combine their coefficients
Expanding brackets
Expanding brackets
Multiply everything inside by the term outside
Negative sign before brackets rule
Negative sign before brackets rule
Multiply ALL terms inside by the negative number
Multiplying algebraic terms: coefficients
Multiplying algebraic terms: coefficients
Multiply the numerical coefficients together
Multiplying powers of same variable
Multiplying powers of same variable
Add the powers (index law)
Simplifying algebraic fractions method
Simplifying algebraic fractions method
Divide numerator and denominator by their HCF
Factorising
Factorising
Reverse of expanding - taking out the HCF
Finding HCF when factorising variables
Finding HCF when factorising variables
Take the lowest power of each variable in all terms
Adding/subtracting algebraic fractions
Adding/subtracting algebraic fractions
Find a common denominator first
Common denominator to use
Common denominator to use
Lowest common multiple (LCM) of all denominators