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📘 Class 8 Maths – Chapter 14: Factorisation

STEP 9: Worksheet – FULL ANSWERS (Step-by-Step)


📝 Question 1

Factorise: 6x + 18

Step 1: Take common factor
= 6(x + 3)

Answer: 6(x + 3)


📝 Question 2

Factorise: x² − 25

This is of the form a² − b²
= (x − 5)(x + 5)

Answer: (x − 5)(x + 5)


📝 Question 3

Factorise by grouping: ax + ay + bx + by

Step 1: Group terms
= a(x + y) + b(x + y)
Step 2: Take common factor (x + y)
= (a + b)(x + y)

Answer: (a + b)(x + y)


📝 Question 4

Factorise: x² + 9x + 20

Step 1: Find two numbers whose product is 20 and sum is 9
→ 4 and 5
Step 2:
= (x + 4)(x + 5)

Answer: (x + 4)(x + 5)


📝 Question 5

Factorise: 4x² − 16

Step 1: Take common factor 4
= 4(x² − 4)
Step 2: Use identity a² − b²
= 4(x − 2)(x + 2)

Answer: 4(x − 2)(x + 2)


📝 Question 6

Factorise: 2a² + 6a

Step 1: Take common factor 2a
= 2a(a + 3)

Answer: 2a(a + 3)


🎯 Exam Tip

  • Always show steps clearly for full marks
  • Write identities wherever used
  • Neat factor form gives better impression

📘 Class 8 Mathematics – Complete Library

CBSE | NCERT | State Syllabus


Chapter 1: Rational Numbers

Chapter 2: Linear Equations in One Variable

Chapter 3: Understanding Quadrilaterals

Chapter 4: Practical Geometry

Chapter 5: Data Handling

Chapter 6: Squares and Square Roots

Chapter 7: Cubes and Cube Roots

Chapter 8: Comparing Quantities

Chapter 9: Algebraic Expressions and Identities

Chapter 10: Visualising Solid Shapes

Chapter 11: Mensuration

Chapter 12: Exponents and Powers

Chapter 14: Factorisation

Chapter 15: Introduction to Graphs

Chapter 16: Playing with Numbers

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