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Concept 4.2 · Check understanding

Factorisation: Split the Middle Term

Step 1 of 2

  1. Step 1
  2. Step 2
  3. Probe

To split −5x in 2x² − 5x + 3, tap the number the two parts must multiply to.

x² − 5x + → need product , sum −5

Tap the part you would look at.