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0580/32 May/Jun 2026, Question 12: Simple Factorising

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 32 (Core) · Calculator · 1 mark

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The question, in short

Factorise the expression x² + 7x.

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Solution · 1 mark

  1. 1x is a common factor of x² and 7x
  2. 2x² + 7x = x(x + 7)

Answerx(x + 7)

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