Class VIII Mathematics

Chapter 12: Factorisation

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Example 1

Splitting Middle Term

Factorize: x² + 7x + 12.

Calculation Steps:

  1. 1Find two numbers that multiply to 12 and add to 7. These are 3 and 4.
  2. 2Rewrite expression: x² + 3x + 4x + 12.
  3. 3Factor by grouping: x(x + 3) + 4(x + 3).
  4. 4Isolate factors: (x + 3)(x + 4).
Solution(x + 3)(x + 4)