This key facts covers The FOIL Method within Expanding Brackets for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Expanding Brackets in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 3 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 9 of 12 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 9 of 12
Practice
14 questions
Recall
3 flashcards
The FOIL Method
F.O.I.L. = First, Outside, Inside, Last
| Step | Meaning | Example: (x + 3)(x + 2) |
|---|---|---|
| First | First term × First term | x × x = x² |
| Outside | First term × Last term | x × 2 = 2x |
| Inside | Last term × First term | 3 × x = 3x |
| Last | Last term × Last term | 3 × 2 = 6 |
Result: x² + 2x + 3x + 6 = x² + 5x + 6