Expanding brackets (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Definition of expanding brackets
Definition of expanding brackets
Multiplying out brackets in algebraic expressions
Golden rule for expanding brackets
Golden rule for expanding brackets
Multiply outside by everything inside brackets
Expand
Expand
Result of negative × negative
Result of negative × negative
Positive
Result of positive × negative
Result of positive × negative
Negative
Expand
Expand
Meaning of 'expand and simplify'
Meaning of 'expand and simplify'
Multiply out brackets, then collect like terms
First step in expand and simplify
First step in expand and simplify
Multiply out the brackets
Second step in expand and simplify
Second step in expand and simplify
Collect like terms together
Most common error in expanding brackets
Most common error in expanding brackets
Mistakes with negative signs