Forming and solving quadratic equations by factorising (a > 1)

 

Objective  To form and solve quadratic equations by factorising (a>1)
Resources This is a selection of six questions. The first is a simple one which results in a quadratic were a = 1.

Questions 2 – 5 result in a quadratic where a > 1. Students know how to factorise this type of quadratic, but may need more time.

Question 6 also results in a quadratic but it looks different to the other questions.

Forming and solving quadratic equations