This study notes covers Worked Example 3: Negative Outside 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 6 of 12 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 6 of 12
Practice
14 questions
Recall
3 flashcards
Worked Example 3: Negative Outside
Expand: -2(3x - 4)
Step 1 Multiply -2 by 3x
-2 × 3x = -6x
Step 2 Multiply -2 by -4
-2 × (-4) = +8
Negative × Negative = Positive!
Final Write the answer
-2(3x - 4) = -6x + 8