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0580/22 May/Jun 2026, Question 7: Factorising expressions

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 22 (Extended) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Factorise 6wx − 4xy completely.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1HCF of 6wx and 4xy is 2x
  2. 26wx − 4xy = 2x(3w − 2y)

Answer2x(3w − 2y)

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