GCSE Maths - How to Expand Double Brackets #36

GCSE Maths - How to Expand Double Brackets #36

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how to expand double brackets by multiplying each term in the first bracket by each term in the second bracket. It provides step-by-step examples, including solving expressions like (x + 4)(2x - 3) and (2a - 3)(3a - 4). The tutorial also discusses alternative methods like FOIL and FACE, highlighting their limitations with more complex expressions. The method taught is versatile and applicable to various scenarios, ensuring students can handle different types of algebraic expressions.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the results of multiplying 2a minus 3 by 3a minus 4?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What special techniques might be used for expanding double brackets, and when might they not work?

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