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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 2.2.C Expanding a Single Term over a Bracket

Practise expanding one bracket by multiplying every term, combining coefficients and applying index laws to algebraic powers.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Foundation

Exam points

  • multiply the outside coefficient or variable by every term inside the bracket
  • apply index laws when expanding terms such as 5k²(k³ + 4)
  • preserve the sign of each term before writing the simplified expression

2.2.C Expanding a single term over a bracket question 1

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Expand x(x-3)

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