Algebraic techniques
Simplify algebraic fractions, expand binomials and factorise expressions.
Algebra · MA4-ALG-C-01
Sub-topics
Simplifying algebraic fractions
Cancel common factors to simplify algebraic fractions; add and subtract algebraic fractions with numeric denominators; multiply and divide algebraic fractions.
Expanding and simplifying
Expand a single bracket and collect like terms; expand the product of two binomials; expand and simplify expressions with two pairs of brackets.
Factorising expressions
Find the HCF of simple expressions and factorise by taking out a numeric or variable common factor; factorise three-term expressions with a common numeric factor and verify by expanding.