Factorisation (Grade 10 NSC Matric Mathematics): Flashcards

Reverse process of expanding algebraic expressions

Look for common factors

$-(a-2)$

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

Two terms, opposite signs, both perfect squares

Four terms with no common factor across all

$ax^2 + bx + c$

Both factors have same sign

$x^3 + y^3 = (x+y)(x^2-xy+y^2)$

$x^3 - y^3 = (x-y)(x^2+xy+y^2)$