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 \(a^5 ÷ a^2 = a^3\) \(3^5 ÷3^2 = 3^3 = 27\) 3. When the power is ...
Expanding brackets means multiplying everything inside the bracket by the letter or number outside the bracket. For example, in the expression \(3(m + 7)\) both \(m\) and 7 must be multiplied by 3: ...