Factorising quadratics (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will learn how we can factorise quadratics using an array.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which expression is equivalent to a² - b² ?

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Q2.Match the expression equivalent to (x+4)(x-4).

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Q3.Match the expression equivalent to (x+9)(x-3).

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Q4.Which calculation would work out 64² - 4² ?

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Q5.Match the expression equivalent to (x+25)-(x-25).

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Q6.Match the expression equivalent to (73+x)(73-x).

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which expression is equivalent to a² - b² ?

1/6

Q2.Match the expression equivalent to (x+4)(x-4).

2/6

Q3.Match the expression equivalent to (x+9)(x-3).

3/6

Q4.Which calculation would work out 64² - 4² ?

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Q5.Match the expression equivalent to (x+25)-(x-25).

5/6

Q6.Match the expression equivalent to (73+x)(73-x).

6/6

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Factorising Quadratics 1 Quiz

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Q1.Fill in the gap: ________ is the opposite of expanding.

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Q2.Factorise x² + 11x + 24.

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Q3.Factorise x² + 14x + 24.

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Q4.Factorise x² + 8x + 16.

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Q5.Factorise x² - 25.

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Q6.A quadratic expression x² + bx + 20 can be factorised. Find all the possible values for b when b is positive.

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Quiz:

Factorising Quadratics 1 Quiz

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Q1.Fill in the gap: ________ is the opposite of expanding.

1/6

Q2.Factorise x² + 11x + 24.

2/6

Q3.Factorise x² + 14x + 24.

3/6

Q4.Factorise x² + 8x + 16.

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Q5.Factorise x² - 25.

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Q6.A quadratic expression x² + bx + 20 can be factorised. Find all the possible values for b when b is positive.

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Lesson summary: Factorising quadratics (Part 1)

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