Junior Cycle · Algebra ⏱ Tested in 2 exam questions since 2022 Lesson 9 of 21

JCHL Algebra 9: Factorising 3

You’ll learn

  • Grouping is used when there are FOUR terms
  • Take out the common factor from the first two terms, then from the second two terms
  • Both pairs should leave the SAME bracket — that bracket is one factor; the bits outside form the other

Most recent exam questions

  • 2024 Q11(b)
  • 2022 Q9(b)
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