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4MA1/2FR Jan 2021, Question 20: Solving Quadratics by Factorising

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Solve the quadratic equation x² − 21x + 20 = 0, showing working clearly.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1(x − 20)(x − 1) = 0
  2. 2x − 20 = 0 or x − 1 = 0
  3. 3x = 20 or x = 1

Answer1, 20

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