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What is the key principle when expanding single brackets?

Multiply outside by every term inside

What is 3x(2y4z)3x(2y - 4z) when expanded?

6xy12xz6xy - 12xz

What is 2(4a25b2)-2(4a² - 5b²) when expanded?

8a2+10b2-8a² + 10b²

In the FOIL method, what does 'O' stand for?

Outside

What type of expressions is the FOIL method specifically designed for?

Binomials (two terms)

What is (x+3)(x+4)(x + 3)(x + 4) when expanded and simplified?

x2+7x+12x² + 7x + 12

What is the common mistake when expanding (a+b)2(a + b)²?

Thinking it equals a2+b2a² + b²

What is (2x+3)2(2x + 3)² when expanded correctly?

4x2+12x+94x² + 12x + 9

What is the strategy for expanding triple brackets?

Multiply two brackets first, then by third

After expanding (y+2)(y+5)(y + 2)(y + 5) to get y2+5y+2y+10y² + 5y + 2y + 10, what is the next step?

Combine like terms to get y2+7y+10y² + 7y + 10

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