Factorising Single Brackets

In this lesson, we will learn how to identify whether we can take an expression and factorise it using a pair of brackets and our knowledge of common factors.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the solution to this equation?

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Q2.Find the value of the unknown in this equation.

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Q3.Find the solution to this equation.

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Q4.What is the value of the unknown in this equation?

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the solution to this equation?

1/4

Q2.Find the value of the unknown in this equation.

2/4

Q3.Find the solution to this equation.

3/4

Q4.What is the value of the unknown in this equation?

4/4

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Factorising single brackets

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Expand 2(a + 4)

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Q2.Factorise 2a – 8

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Q3.The expression for the area of this rectangle is 2y – 8. Find the expression for the missing length.

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Q4.Has 2(2y + 4) been fully factorised?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Factorising single brackets

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Expand 2(a + 4)

1/4

Q2.Factorise 2a – 8

2/4

Q3.The expression for the area of this rectangle is 2y – 8. Find the expression for the missing length.

3/4

Q4.Has 2(2y + 4) been fully factorised?

4/4

Lesson summary: Factorising Single Brackets

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