simplifying algebra Flashcards
1
Q
simplify 3a+4b−5a−8b
A
-2a-4b
2
Q
multiplying indices
A
a^m x a^n = a^m+n
3
Q
divide indices
A
a^m/a^n = a^m-n
4
Q
indices inside brackets
A
(a^m)^n = a^m x n
5
Q
indices added and subtracted
A
you do nothing
6
Q
factorise 8xy^2+20x^2
A
4x(2y^2 + 5x)