GCSE MATHS REVISION
NOTES
Foundation & higher | exam focused
What You Need to Know
Expanding brackets means multiplying everything inside the bracket.
Key Rules
Rule 1: Multiply each term
Rule 2: Include signs
Rule 3: No brackets in final answer
Worked Example
A simple worked example illustrating the key concepts.
Question: 3(x + 4)
Solution: = 3x + 12
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Step-by-Step Method
1. Step 1: Multiply first term
2. Step 2: Multiply second term
3. Step 3: Combine results
NOTES
Foundation & higher | exam focused
What You Need to Know
Expanding brackets means multiplying everything inside the bracket.
Key Rules
Rule 1: Multiply each term
Rule 2: Include signs
Rule 3: No brackets in final answer
Worked Example
A simple worked example illustrating the key concepts.
Question: 3(x + 4)
Solution: = 3x + 12
© Bright Sparks Tutoring – GCSE Maths Revision Notes – Personal Use Only
Step-by-Step Method
1. Step 1: Multiply first term
2. Step 2: Multiply second term
3. Step 3: Combine results
