1. When multiplying, ADD the indices \(a^3 \times a^2 = a^5\) \(2^3 \times 2^2 = 2^5 = 32\) 2. When dividing, SUBTRACT the indices \(a^5 \div a^2 = a^3\) \(3^5 \div 3^2 = 3^3 = 27\) 3. When the power ...
Expanding brackets means multiplying everything inside a bracket by the term or expression immediately in front of the bracket. For example, in the expression \(3(m+7)\)both \(m\) and 7 must be ...