Factorising SImple Equations

What does it mean to factorize an expression?

• To combine terms into a single term.

• To break something into its factors.

• To expand an expression.

• To find the sum of all terms.

What is the highest common factor (HCF) of the expression 3x + 15?

• x

• 5

• 3

• 15

What is the factored form of the expression 3x + 15?

• 3(x + 15)

• x(3 + 5)

• 3(x + 5)

• 5(x + 3)

What is the factored form of the expression 6ab - a²b?

• a(6b - ab)

• b(6a - a²)

• ab(6 - a)

• 6a(b - a)

What is the factored form of the expression 25p² - 10p?

• 5p(5p - 2)

• 5(5p² - 2p)

• 10p(2.5p - 1)

• p(25p - 10)