Factorising quadratics - short - in the form
Factorise the quadratic using the key steps.
- Factor out
, then use the product and sum inside the bracket. - Keep the negative sign outside the two factors.
Example 1
Factorise fully.
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Example 2
Factorise fully.
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Remember
For example,
Your turn
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Factor out
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|