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0580/11 May/Jun 2023, Question 16: Simple Factorising

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Factorise the expression 8x² − 20x completely.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1HCF of 8x² and 20x is 4x
  2. 28x² − 20x = 4x(2x − 5)

Answer4x(2x − 5)

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