Expanding Double Brackets

Learn how to expand double brackets, using the formula (a + b)(c + d) = ac + ad + bc + bd, and simplify the result. Let’s get started! 🚀

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Visual explanation of the distributive law showing b(c + d) equals bc + bd using coloured rectanglesExpanding double brackets showing the binomial product formula (a+b)(c+d)=ac+ad+bc+bd step-by-step. Example (2x - 1)(3x + 2) for expanding double brackets, fully simplified to 6x² + x - 2.Example (-3x + 2)(5 - y) for expanding double brackets, fully simplified to -15x + 3xy + 10 - 2y.

🛎️ The Distributive Law

  • The distributive law means multiplying a term by everything inside the brackets.
  • For example, .

🛎️ Binomial Products: Formula

  • A binomial product means multiplying two brackets together.
  • For , multiply every pair to get .

🛎️ Expanding Two Brackets: Example

  • Always include the signs when multiplying terms.
  • For example, .

🛎️ Expanding with Negatives

  • Rewrite subtraction as adding a negative before expanding.
  • For example, .

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