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Answering and algebraic equation by expanding what's in the brackets is also called factoring. Factoring perfect square trinomials or other types of equations are done differently, but I'll show you a basic example.
1. First multiply all the terms in the second set of brackets by the first term in the fist brackets. So y x y and y x -3 which will give you y
(y+6)(y-3)
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How do you factorise in maths?
It is the opposite of Expanding The Brackets
What is 3(2-9m)?
It is equivalent to 6-27m after expanding the brackets
What are the types of parentheses and brackets?
The different types of brackets are: * round brackets, open brackets or parentheses: ( ) * square brackets, closed brackets or box brackets: [ ] * curly brackets, squiggly brackets, swirly brackets, braces, or chicken lips: { } * angle brackets, diamond brackets, cone brackets or chevrons: < > or ⟨ ⟩
Names of brackets?
* round brackets, open brackets or parentheses: ( ) * square brackets, closed brackets or box brackets: [ ] * curly brackets, squiggly brackets, swirly brackets, braces, or chicken lips: { }
What is the correct name for square and squiggly brackets?
* round brackets, open brackets or parentheses: ( ) * square brackets, closed brackets or box brackets: [ ] * curly brackets, squiggly brackets, swirly brackets, braces, or chicken lips: { }
