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Factorising

Revise Factorising in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 3 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

Sample Flashcards

Factorising
Take out highest common factor: 6x + 9 = 3(2x + 3)
Factorising Rule
Find the HCF of all terms (numbers AND letters), put outside bracket, divide each term for inside.

Sample Questions

Which is the correct factorisation of 6x + 15?

  • A. 3(2x + 5)
  • B. 6(x + 9)
  • C. 3(2x + 15)
  • D. 2(3x + 7)
1 markfoundation

A student factorises x² + 5x + 4 as (x + 4)(x + 4). Explain why this is incorrect and give the correct factorisation.

2 marksstandard

12

exam-style questions

3

revision flashcards

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