Factorising into Single Brackets
Students will identify common factors and factorise algebraic expressions into a single bracket.
Key Questions
- Explain how factorising is the reverse process of expanding brackets.
- Construct factorised expressions by identifying the highest common factor.
- Analyze common errors when factorising expressions with negative terms or multiple variables.
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