0580/12 May/Jun 2025, Question 23: Simple Factorising
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Non-calculator · 4 marks
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The question, in short
Factorise the expression 9x − 6xy, then expand and simplify the product (2x + 3)(x − 4).
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Part (a) · 2 marks
Factorise 9x − 6xy by taking out the highest common factor.
- 1Common factor 3x
- 29x − 6xy = 3x(3 − 2y)
Answer3x(3 − 2y)
Part (b) · 2 marks
Expand (2x + 3)(x − 4) and simplify the resulting expression.
- 12x² − 8x + 3x − 12
- 2= 2x² − 5x − 12
Answer2x² − 5x − 12
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