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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 2.7.A quadratic equations by factorisation

Practise factorised-quadratic questions by reusing the factorisation of x²+bx+c and then setting each bracket equal to zero.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Higher

Exam points

  • Use integer factors of c that add to b, then set each bracket equal to zero.
  • Follow through from an earlier factorisation and state both roots in simplified form.

2.7.A Factorising simple quadratic equations question 1

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Hence, solve y2−2y−48=0y^{2}-2 y-48=0

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