MANIPULATING EXPRESSIONS II

Name:
BAM Indicator: Manipulate algebraic expressions by factorising a quadratic expression of the form x2 +
bx + c

1. Factorise the following F

a) 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 12

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b) 𝑥 + 2𝑥 − 48
2

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c) 𝑥 − 13𝑥 − 48
2

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d) 𝑥 − 13𝑥 + 12
2

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2. Haydn writes:
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“When you factorise 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 6 you get 𝑥(𝑥 + 5) + 6”

Comment on Haydn’s statement.

3. Look at this identity:

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𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 + 𝑎 ≡ (𝑥 + 𝑏)(𝑥 + 2)

Find the values of a and b. Explain each step of your solution.

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4. Shabneez is designing a new house. She draws a plan of the lower floor. The dining A
room is a square with side length of d metres. The living room and the kitchen have a
total area of 7d m2. Given that the hallway has an area of 10 m2, find the dimensions of
the house in terms of d.

Dining Room Living Room

Kitchen Hallway

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5. Killian thinks of a number, n. He multiplies this number by 3, and then takes away 10. P
Next, he adds the square of his original number.

His answer is the product of two integers. What is the difference between the two
integers?

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Overall, I think my success level is:    
F = Fluency R = Reasoning P = Problem-solving A = Application M = Misconception

Q MANIPULATING EXPRESSIONS II  
I can apply the four operations with negative numbers and expressions
I know an approach to factorise a quadratic expression
I can factorise an expression of the form x2 + bx + c
Improvements I could make:

Mathematical presentation Method Accuracy Units

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