Factorise: a)x2−7x+12 b) 8m3−27
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Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
We are looking for factors of 12 which ADD (because of + 12) up to 7.
The signs will be the same (because of + 12), they are both negative (because of -7).
The factors which satisfy both conditions are
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3
and
−
4
.
−
3
×
−
4
=
+
12
,
and
−
3
+
−
4
=
−
7
(
x
−
3
)
(
x
−
4
)
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Let's look at the possible combinations of factors of
12
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7
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factors we need.
In order to factorise easily you have to know the multiplication tables well. Without that it is a long slog with lots of trial and error!
Learn the tables!
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
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