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0580/11 Oct/Nov 2023, Question 14: Simple Factorising

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

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The question, in short

Factorise the expression 42mk − 35m completely.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1HCF of 42mk and 35m is 7m
  2. 242mk − 35m = 7m(6k − 5)

Answer7m(6k − 5)

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