Practise solving quadratic equations algebraically with this self-marking exercise.

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This is level 2; Two terms where the unknown is a factor of both. The roots are integers. You can earn a trophy if you get at least 7 correct.

 $$x^2 − 7x = 0$$ x = and $$x^2 + 5x = 0$$ x = and $$x^2 − 8x = 0$$ x = and $$x^2 + 6x = 0$$ x = and $$x^2 − 5x = 0$$ x = and $$x^2 + 8x = 0$$ x = and $$2x^2 − 4x = 0$$ x = and $$3x^2 + 9x = 0$$ x = and $$4x^2 − 16x = 0$$ x = and $$10x^2 − 3x = 0$$ x = and $$5x^2 + 2x = 0$$ x = and $$5x^2 = 2x$$ x = and
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Factorising - Factorise algebraic expressions in this structured online self marking exercise.

Level 1 - A quadratic equation presented in a factorised form.

Level 2 - Two terms where the unknown is a factor of both. The roots are integers.

Level 3 - Three terms where the squared term has a coefficient of one. The roots are integers.

Level 4 - Three terms where the squared term has a coefficient other than one and the expression factorises.

Level 5 - The difference between two squares.

Level 6 - Three terms and the roots are not necessarily integers.

Level 7 - Mixed questions on solving quadratic equations

Exam Style Questions - A collection of problems in the style of GCSE or IB/A-level exam paper questions (worked solutions are available for Transum subscribers).

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Example Level 2

$$x^2 + 7x = 0$$

The expression on the left of this equation can be factorised as each of the two terms contains a factor of $$x$$.

$$x(x + 7) = 0$$

Here there are two terms which multiply together to give zero. It is therefore true that at least one of the terms must be zero.

So either $$x=0$$

Or $$x+7=0$$ which means $$x=-7$$

So the two answers are 0 and -7

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