Factorising quadratics - short - in the form
Factorise the quadratic using the key steps.
- Find two numbers whose product is the constant and whose sum is the coefficient of
. - Use the pair in two brackets.
Example 1
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Example 2
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Remember
Some quadratics do not factorise into brackets with integer coefficients.
Your turn
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|