Factorise Harder Quadratics

Download a copy of the question here: QT Factorise Harder Quadratics

Here’s a copy of the written answers: QT Factorise Harder Quadratics ANSWERS

Here’s the question for this video:
Solve 2t^2 + 18t + 28 = 0

 

Here’s the question for this video:
Solve 3d^2 + 39d + 120 = 0

 

Here’s the question for this video:
Factorise 2x^2 – 128

 

Here’s the question for this video:
Factorise 2a^2 – 18ab + 28b^2

These videos are a quick reminder of transforming graphs for GCSE maths, and are aimed at around grade 7. Questions on bounds appear infrequently on GCSE papers, mainly towards Q20 onwards, and are usually non calculator.

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Factorising harder quadratics questions can be fairly challenging, although once you have practiced, should be straightforward.
Please do
– stop the video
– work through the question
– compare your solution

In the videos I’ve covered some examples of the usual questions, although you can download the rest of the worksheet & answers:

Download a copy of the question here: QT Factorise Harder Quadratics

Here’s a copy of the written answers: QT Factorise Harder Quadratics ANSWERS

I hope the videos help and please leave a comment – thanks!

 

These problems are part of the GCSE maths curriculum, and appear on all the main examination boards such as Edexcel, AQA, OCR and Eduqas.

Top Tips!

• Read the question thoroughly
• Work methodically
• Leave plenty of space for calculations 🙂

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Factorise Harder Quadratics 1 – Quick Video GCSE Maths – Grade 7

Factorise Harder Quadratics 2 – Quick Video GCSE Maths – Grade 7

Factorise Harder Quadratics 3 – Quick Video GCSE Maths – Grade 7

Factorise Harder Quadratics 4 – Quick Video GCSE Maths – Grade 7

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