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Factorising Expressions into a Pair of Brackets

Factorising Expressions into a Pair of Brackets

Factorising Expressions into a Pair of Brackets

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Students learn how to factorise an algebraic expression into a pair of brackets using the highest common factor. As learning progresses students are challenged to factorise expressions involving multiple unknowns and powers.

Differentiated Learning Objectives

All students should be able to factorise an expression in the form ax ± c
Most students should be able to factorise an expression in the form ax ± by
Some students should be able to factorise an expression involving powers.

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Factorising Expressions into a Pair of Brackets

Factorising Expressions into a Pair of Brackets

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