Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Algebraic manipulation

Algebraic manipulation — practice question

(a)[1]

Factorise the expression $x^2-64$.

(b)[2]

Factorise the expression $5x(x-2y)+6(x-2y)^2$.

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