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Expand, factorise and rearrange
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Expand, factorise and rearrange
Expand, factorise and rearrange
Example 1
Expand 4(x+3).
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Answer: 4x+12
- Multiply each term inside the bracket by 4.
Example 2
Factorise 2x+6 using the greatest common numerical factor.
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Answer: 2(x+3)
- The greatest common numerical factor is 2; dividing each term by it gives x+3.
Example 3
Make x the subject of y=6x+6.
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Answer: x=6y−6
- Subtract 6 from both sides, then divide by 6.
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