Simplify

Definition

Changing the form of a calculation or expression while keeping its value unchanged, usually to make it easier to work with.

Used by OCR

Specification 1.04a, 6.01b · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)

Revise: Checking Calculations
To rewrite an expression in a more compact form without changing its value.
Revise: Simplifying Expressions

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GCSE Mathematics · key term

Changing the form of a calculation or expression while keeping its value unchanged, usually to make it easier to work with.

Used by OCR

Specification 1.04a, 6.01b · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)

Revise: Checking Calculations
To rewrite an expression in a more compact form without changing its value.
Revise: Simplifying Expressions

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