Junior Cycle · Algebra ⏱ Tested in 2 exam questions since 2023 Lesson 3 of 21

JCHL Algebra 3: Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions

You’ll learn

  • To multiply a term into a bracket: multiply it by EVERY term inside
  • In algebra we show a multiply with brackets rather than a × sign, because × looks too like the letter x: (x)(x) = x², and 3(x + 2) means 3 times everything in the bracket
  • (x)(x) = x² — add the powers

Most recent exam questions

  • 2025 Q13(b)
  • 2023 Q9(a)
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