Factorising Expressions Lesson Objective: Can you factorise an expression correctly?
A* GradeA/B GradeB/C GradeC/D Grade Factorise complex quadratics Factorise two squared numbers Factorise simple quadratics Factorise simple equations Objectives How far can you go?
Have a go at factorising these: QuestionsExamples
Factorising Two Squared Numbers
Identify the Squared Numbers
Factorising Two Squared Numbers
Factorising Quadratic Expressions Lesson Objective: Can you factorise a quadratic expression? Extension
x²?x +8 x x Add to +6x Pairs of numbers that multiply to make “+8”: +1 and and and and -4 Which pair adds to make “+6”?
x²?x +16 x x Add to -10x Pairs of numbers that multiply to make “+16”: +1 and and and and and and -4 Which pair adds to make “-10”?
x²?x -8 x x Add to -2x Pairs of numbers that multiply to make “-8”: +1 and and and and +4 Which pair adds to make “-2”?
x²?x -8 x 3x Add to +16x Pairs of numbers that multiply to make “+5”: +1 and and -5 Which pair, when you multiply one by 3 then add the other, adds to make “+16”? Careful which way round they go!
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factorising Lesson Objective: Can you solve a quadratic equation by factorising? Extension
Solving Quadratics by Factorising Example 1Example 2
Solve by factorising:
Simplifying Algebraic Fractions Lesson Objective: Can you simplify algebraic fractions by factorising numerators and denominators? Extension
Can you simplify this fraction?
What about this fraction? Cancel any brackets that are exactly the same
Have a go at simplifying these:
Completing The Square Lesson Objective: Can you complete the square? Extension
The Quadratic Won’t Factorise Nicely! Half the 8 Square the 4 From the question
Try another one… Half the -10 Square the 5 From the question
Complete the square for these:
The Quadratic Formula Lesson Objective: Can you solve a quadratic by using the quadratic formula? Extension
The Quadratic Formula:
Example 1: This is the give away that you have to use the formula!
Example 2: This is the give away that you have to use the formula!
Try solve these to 2d.p.:
Quadratic Simultaneous Equations Lesson Objective: Can you solve simultaneous equations involving a quadratic? Extension
Make sure they equal zero! It must equal zero!
Try this one: