Year 8 Algebra: factorise using brackets

Objective: I can factorise expressions using brackets.
Prerequisites: Students should be able to divide terms and expand single brackets. Students should also understand the concept of factors and finding the highest common factor. Students will have completed the following Question Sets: Expand Single Brackets; Divide Terms.
Terminology: factor, factorise, fully factorise, highest common factor, expand

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