1.
Expand and simplify
(x−3)(2 x+ 1)
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2. Expand and simplify
(2 x−5)(x+ 3)(2 x +1)
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3. Factorise
2
3 x −7 x−6
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4. SOLVE by factorisation 2 x 2−7 x−4
x=………….…or x=……………….[3]
5. Factorise completely
2
10 a +5 a
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6. Factorise fully 35 a2 −7 a
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7. Factorise the following completely
( 2+3 a )2−5(2+3 a)
Hint: remember that x 2+ 2 x=x (x +2)
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8. Factorise the numerator of given fraction, and simplify the fraction
by cancelling common factor on numerator and denominator
2
2 x +11 x+ 9
( x +1 ) ( x +3)
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9. The equation of line l is 2 x+5 y −6=0
a. Find the gradient of l
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b. Find the coordinates of the point where l crosses the y-axis (y-intercept)
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10. A is the point (0,2) and B is the point (2,8)
The two points are connected by a line, creating line AB
A line k perpendicular to line AB pass through point (4,4)
Find the equation of the line k, give your answer in the form y=mx+c
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