AC Method / Decomposition

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Mathematics, used in Notation and Manipulation.

Definition

A method for factorising non-unitary quadratics by splitting the middle term (bx) into two separate terms to allow for grouping.

Exam Context

AC Method / Decomposition appears in Edexcel GCSE Mathematics revision content for Algebra, especially Notation and Manipulation and Expression Simplification.

Algebra Notation and Manipulation Expression Simplification

Found in Revision Notes

Algebra

Expanding and Factorising Quadratics

Notation and Manipulation • Expression Simplification

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Related Key Terms

Binomial Coefficient Constant term Difference of Two Squares (DOTS)

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