(x+a)(x+b): Real-world Applications

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet exploring the expansion of (x+a)(x+b) through real-world contexts, procedural practice, and extension questions to deepen understanding.

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(x+a)(x+b): Real-world Applications

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Expand the expression (x+3)(x+5) and simplify the result.
[3 marks]
2.
Calculate the expansion of (x+7)(x+2).
[2 marks]
3.
What is the expanded form of (x-4)(x+6)?
[3 marks]
4.
Simplify the expression (x+1)(x+1).
[2 marks]
5.
Expand and simplify: (x+4)(x+9).
[3 marks]
6.
A rectangular garden has a length of (x+2) meters and a width of (x+5) meters. Write an expression for the area of the garden and expand it.
[4 marks]
7.
A company designs rectangular banners with sides (x+3) meters and (x+4) meters. Find an expression for the area, expand, and interpret the result.
[4 marks]
8.
Expand (x-3)(x+4) and identify the constant term.
[2 marks]
9.
A square has a side length of (x+1) meters. Write and expand an expression for its area.
[3 marks]
10.
If (x+5)(x+2) = x^2 + 7x + 10, what are the values of a and b?
[2 marks]
11.
Identify and correct the mistake: Expand (x+3)(x-3) and the student writes x^2 + 3x - 3x.
[3 marks]
12.
Challenge: Expand (2x+3)(x+4) and express your answer.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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