Mastering Factorising

Mathematics
Grade 8
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A worksheet covering Factorising for Grade 8 students, focusing on algebraic expressions.

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Mastering Factorising

Subject: MathematicsGrade: Grade 8
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Grade Grade 8
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Introduction

Review the key concepts of factorising algebraic expressions. Remember, factorising involves rewriting an expression as a product of its factors.
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Factorise the expression: x^2 + 5x
[2 marks]
2.
Factorise the quadratic: x^2 - 9
[2 marks]
3.
Factorise: 3x^2 + 6x
[2 marks]
4.
Factorise the expression: 4x^2 - 25
[2 marks]
5.
Simplify by factorising: 8x^3 + 4x^2
[2 marks]
6.
Factorise: x^2 + 6x + 9
[2 marks]
7.
Reasoning: Why is x^2 - 16 factorised as (x - 4)(x + 4)?
[3 marks]
8.
Factorise: 2x^2 + 8x
[2 marks]
9.
Apply factorising to solve for x: x^2 + 7x = 0
[3 marks]
10.
Challenge: A rectangle has an area represented by x^2 + 5x. If the length is x + 5 and the width is x, find the possible dimensions of the rectangle.
[4 marks]

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Created
12/30/2025
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12/30/2025
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