Factorising (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Quizzes
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Factorising is the reverse process of which operation?
Factorising is the reverse process of which operation?
Expanding brackets
How many main types of factorisation are covered?
How many main types of factorisation are covered?
Four
What is the common factor in ?
What is the common factor in ?
The grouping method works for expressions containing how many terms?
The grouping method works for expressions containing how many terms?
Four terms
What is the difference of two squares identity?
What is the difference of two squares identity?
Does the difference of two squares identity work for addition?
Does the difference of two squares identity work for addition?
No, only for subtraction
For monic quadratic , two numbers must multiply to and do what to ?
For monic quadratic , two numbers must multiply to and do what to ?
Add to
In the ac method for , what does represent?
In the ac method for , what does represent?
Product of first & last coefficients
Why extract common factors first when factorising quadratics?
Why extract common factors first when factorising quadratics?
Can turn non-monic into simpler monic