CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Extended E2.2.3 Factorise By Extracting Common Factors Questions

Practise Extended CAIE IGCSE Mathematics by finding the highest common factor across coefficients and variable powers before writing the remaining factors in brackets.

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Extract the highest common factor from Extended algebraic terms by using the lowest relevant numerical and variable powers.

[Maximum number: 2]

Factorise completely.

6 x^2 y+9 x y

3xy(2x+3) final answer
M1 for answer $3(2x^2y+3xy)$ , 3x(2xy+3y), $3y(2x^2+3x)$ , or xy(6x+9)
B1 for correct answer seen and spoilt

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