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Factorisation 2

The document provides a guide on quadratic factorization, specifically focusing on the difference of two squares, with examples and core questions for practice. It outlines the prerequisites for understanding the topic and includes worked examples to illustrate the factorization process. Additionally, it presents several expressions for the reader to factorize, reinforcing the concepts discussed.

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Factorisation 2

The document provides a guide on quadratic factorization, specifically focusing on the difference of two squares, with examples and core questions for practice. It outlines the prerequisites for understanding the topic and includes worked examples to illustrate the factorization process. Additionally, it presents several expressions for the reader to factorize, reinforcing the concepts discussed.

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KEY SKILL

Quadratic Factorisation – Part II – 325

Expressions of the Form 𝒂𝟐 − 𝒃𝟐


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Prerequisites: You should know how to expand


Initially write two brackets, one with + in
single and double brackets, and understand a the middle and one with – in the middle.
‘factorising’ as the opposite of expanding. ( + )( − )

Key Definition: The difference of two squares is


when we are subtracting two ‘square things’, e.g. 𝑥2 − 9 = 𝑥 + 3 𝑥 − 3
𝑥 2 − 9 (as 𝑥 2 is 𝑥 squared and 9 = 32 ), 4𝑥 2 − 25.

Fill in the left item of each Fill in the right item of each
Worked Examples: Factorise the following. bracket with the square
bracket with the square
a) 𝑥 2 − 9 root of the first term: root of the second term:
b) 25 − 𝑦 2 𝑥2 = 𝑥 9=3
c) 4𝑥 2 − 49
Order matters:
b 25 − 𝑦 2 = 5 + 𝑦 5 − 𝑦 5 − 𝑦 is not the
same as 𝑦 − 5.
c 4𝑥 2 − 49 = 2𝑥 + 7 2𝑥 − 7

Core Questions Factorise the following expressions:


4 (a) 𝑎2 𝑏 2 − 1
Factorise the following expressions:
1 (a) 𝑥 2 − 16
(b) 𝑥 2 𝑦 2 − 4𝑧 2
(b) 𝑥 2 − 25
(c) 𝑦 2 − 100 Problem Solving
(d) 𝑝2 − 64
(e) 1 − 𝑥 2 5 Fully factorise 𝑥 4 − 1
(f) 4 − 𝑦 2
(g) 121 − 𝑧 2 6 Simplify 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2
− 𝑥2 − 𝑦 2

Factorise the following expressions:


2 (a) 9𝑥 2 − 16 7 Fully factorise 4𝑥 − 1
(b) 25𝑥 2 − 49
(c) 1 − 81𝑦 2 8 By forming a suitable equation,
(d) 49 − 4𝑥 2 determine two square numbers which
(e) 100𝑥 2 − 1 differ by 404.

Factorise the following expressions:


3 (a) 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
(b) 4𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2
(c) 100𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 Square numbers are 1022 = 10404 and 1002 = 10000

(d) 25𝑝2 − 16𝑞 2


Therefore if 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 202 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2, then 𝑥 = 102 and 𝑦 = 100.
(8) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 404 → 𝑥 + 𝑦 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 202 × 2
(5) 𝑥 2 + 1 𝑥 + 1 𝑥 − 1 (6) (2𝑥 2 )(2𝑦) = 4𝑥 2 𝑦 (7) 2𝑥 + 1 2𝑥 − 1

4(a) 𝑎𝑏 + 1 𝑎𝑏 − 1 (b) 𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑧 𝑥𝑦 − 2𝑧
3(a) 𝑎 + 𝑏 𝑎 − 𝑏 (b) 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 2 − 3𝑦 (c) 10𝑥 + 𝑦 10𝑥 − 𝑦
(d) 7 + 2𝑥 7 − 2𝑥 (e) 10𝑥 + 1 10𝑥 − 1
To practise random questions on this topic, simply go to 2(a) 3𝑥 + 4 3𝑥 − 4 (b) 5𝑥 + 7 5𝑥 − 7 (c) 1 + 9𝑦 1 − 9𝑦
(d) 𝑝 + 8 𝑝 − 8 (e) 1 + 𝑥 1 − 𝑥 (f) 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑦 (g) )11 + 𝑧) 11 − 𝑧
[Link] and enter the number at the Solutions: 1(a) 𝑥 + 4 𝑥 − 4 (b) 𝑥 + 5 𝑥 − 4 (c) 𝑦 + 10 𝑦 − 10
top-right of this worksheet into the search bar.

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