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How can you do brackets in math?
Brackets are used in maths to indicate the order of calculations in the equation.
What is simplification of an expression?
If you're asked to simplify an expression, you need to expand all brackets if there are any, and collect all like terms. If the question is a fraction you have to give the answer in its simplest form
What are the different types of 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 ⟨ ⟩
Square brackets are used to enclose what?
guide words
What are brackets used for in math?
They are used to change the order in which arithmetic operations are to be carried out.
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