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4024/12 Oct/Nov 2021, Question 17: Factorising by Grouping

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 12 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Factorise the four-term expression 3xy − qy + 6px − 2pq by grouping terms.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 13xy − qy + 6px − 2pq = y(3x − q) + 2p(3x − q)
  2. 2= (3x − q)(2p + y)

Answer(3x − q)(2p + y)

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