Factorizing - G. Remy

Factorizing

by Ms. G. Remy

​Recall

​H.C.F.- Highest Common Factor

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​The Highest Common Factor (H.C.F.) of two numbers is the highest possible number which divides both the numbers exactly.

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​e.g. what is the H.C.F. of 5 and 10

​​Answer: 5

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5 is the highest possible number which divides both numbers exactly.

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What is the H.C.F. of 36 and 27 ?

​Alternatively

We can use the ladder method previously used to find the H.C.F.

​Remember to check your answer by using the distributive law to see if you get back your original algebraic expression.

​Factorize the following- Algebraic Expressions

​DO NOT use spaces in your answer

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4x  +  4y

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4x  -  6xy

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mx  -  my

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5a - 10b + 15c

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$36a^2-9a$  

Home-work

Complete exercise 76, page 78 and submit in the classroom.