Factorising (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards

Expressing expression as product of factors

Common factors, grouping, difference of squares, quadratics

Largest factor common to all terms

Four terms

$a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)$

No, only subtraction

Coefficient of $x^2$ is 1

Multiply to $c$, add to $b$

Multiply to $ac$, add to $b$

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