Expanding Brackets
Revise Expanding Brackets in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 3 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.
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What Does "Expand" Mean?
The Key Rule
Method: Expand Using "Arrows"
Worked Example 1: Basic Expansion
Worked Example 2: With Subtraction
Worked Example 3: Negative Outside
Common Mistakes
Advanced: Double Brackets
The FOIL Method
Alternative: The Grid Method
Worked Example: Double Brackets - Both Positive
Worked Example: Double Brackets - With Negatives
Knowledge Organiser: Expanding Brackets
Sample Flashcards
Exam questions for Expanding Brackets
Which expression is equivalent to 3(x + 2)?
Expand -2(3x - 5)
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