E2 Mistakes Allow Thinking to Happen

Worksheet
2k Algebra and Graphs, Factorisation
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Example
Factorise 4𝑥 2 − 16
Solution
4𝑥 2 − 16
= 4(𝑥 2 − 4)
= 4(𝑥 2 − 22 )
= 4(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2)
Factorise each of the following
i. 9𝑥 2 − 81 = ii. 16𝑥 2 − 144 =

iii. 25𝑥 2 − 225 = iv. 16𝑥 2 − 36 =

v. 4𝑥 2 − 100 = vi. 4𝑥 2 − 196 =

vii. 9𝑥 2 − 36 = viii. 9𝑥 2 − 225 =

ix. 4𝑥 2 − 64 = x. 49𝑥 2 − 196 =