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Formal written method — Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Definition | GradeGen

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Formal written method

GCSE Mathematics · key term

Formal written method

Definition

A written arithmetic procedure in which digits are arranged according to place value.

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Edexcel GCSE Mathematics · 1MA1

Specification N2 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Revise: The Four Operations and Formal Written Methods

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