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Factored quadratic equations Solve a monic quadratic equation by factorising into two linear brackets and identifying the greater root. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.
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Worksheet Studio Practice pack · Ages 13-15
Factored quadratic equations Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. Find the greater root of x² − 14x + 40 = 0.
14 · 40 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
2. Find the greater root of x² − 13x + 30 = 0.
13 · 30 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
3. Find the greater root of x² − 5x + 4 = 0.
5 · 4 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
4. Find the greater root of x² − 20x + 91 = 0.
20 · 91 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
5. Find the greater root of x² − 10x + 24 = 0.
10 · 24 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
6. Find the greater root of x² − 11x + 10 = 0.
11 · 10 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
7. Find the greater root of x² − 22x + 105 = 0.
22 · 105 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
8. Find the greater root of x² − 16x + 60 = 0.
16 · 60 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
9. Find the greater root of x² − 22x + 112 = 0.
22 · 112 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
10. Find the greater root of x² − 15x + 44 = 0.
15 · 44 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
11. Find the greater root of x² − 19x + 70 = 0.
19 · 70 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
12. Find the greater root of x² − 19x + 60 = 0.
19 · 60 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
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View the answer key Worksheet Studio Answer key · Ages 13-15
Factored quadratic equations Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Find the greater root of x² − 14x + 40 = 0.
10 Factorise into (x − 4)(x − 10) = 0. The roots are 4 and 10, so the greater root is 10.
2. Find the greater root of x² − 13x + 30 = 0.
10 Factorise into (x − 3)(x − 10) = 0. The roots are 3 and 10, so the greater root is 10.
3. Find the greater root of x² − 5x + 4 = 0.
4 Factorise into (x − 1)(x − 4) = 0. The roots are 1 and 4, so the greater root is 4.
4. Find the greater root of x² − 20x + 91 = 0.
13 Factorise into (x − 7)(x − 13) = 0. The roots are 7 and 13, so the greater root is 13.
5. Find the greater root of x² − 10x + 24 = 0.
6 Factorise into (x − 4)(x − 6) = 0. The roots are 4 and 6, so the greater root is 6.
6. Find the greater root of x² − 11x + 10 = 0.
10 Factorise into (x − 1)(x − 10) = 0. The roots are 1 and 10, so the greater root is 10.
7. Find the greater root of x² − 22x + 105 = 0.
15 Factorise into (x − 7)(x − 15) = 0. The roots are 7 and 15, so the greater root is 15.
8. Find the greater root of x² − 16x + 60 = 0.
10 Factorise into (x − 6)(x − 10) = 0. The roots are 6 and 10, so the greater root is 10.
9. Find the greater root of x² − 22x + 112 = 0.
14 Factorise into (x − 8)(x − 14) = 0. The roots are 8 and 14, so the greater root is 14.
10. Find the greater root of x² − 15x + 44 = 0.
11 Factorise into (x − 4)(x − 11) = 0. The roots are 4 and 11, so the greater root is 11.
11. Find the greater root of x² − 19x + 70 = 0.
14 Factorise into (x − 5)(x − 14) = 0. The roots are 5 and 14, so the greater root is 14.
12. Find the greater root of x² − 19x + 60 = 0.
15 Factorise into (x − 4)(x − 15) = 0. The roots are 4 and 15, so the greater root is 15.
12 questions · Seed 104730 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet Studio Practice pack · Ages 13-15
Factored quadratic equations Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. Find the greater root of x² − 14x + 40 = 0.
14 · 40 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
2. Find the greater root of x² − 13x + 30 = 0.
13 · 30 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
3. Find the greater root of x² − 5x + 4 = 0.
5 · 4 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
4. Find the greater root of x² − 20x + 91 = 0.
20 · 91 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
5. Find the greater root of x² − 10x + 24 = 0.
10 · 24 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
6. Find the greater root of x² − 11x + 10 = 0.
11 · 10 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
7. Find the greater root of x² − 22x + 105 = 0.
22 · 105 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
8. Find the greater root of x² − 16x + 60 = 0.
16 · 60 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
9. Find the greater root of x² − 22x + 112 = 0.
22 · 112 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
10. Find the greater root of x² − 15x + 44 = 0.
15 · 44 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
11. Find the greater root of x² − 19x + 70 = 0.
19 · 70 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
12. Find the greater root of x² − 19x + 60 = 0.
19 · 60 · 0 · Factored quadratic equations
12 questions · Seed 104730 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet Studio Answer key · Ages 13-15
Factored quadratic equations Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Find the greater root of x² − 14x + 40 = 0.
10 Factorise into (x − 4)(x − 10) = 0. The roots are 4 and 10, so the greater root is 10.
2. Find the greater root of x² − 13x + 30 = 0.
10 Factorise into (x − 3)(x − 10) = 0. The roots are 3 and 10, so the greater root is 10.
3. Find the greater root of x² − 5x + 4 = 0.
4 Factorise into (x − 1)(x − 4) = 0. The roots are 1 and 4, so the greater root is 4.
4. Find the greater root of x² − 20x + 91 = 0.
13 Factorise into (x − 7)(x − 13) = 0. The roots are 7 and 13, so the greater root is 13.
5. Find the greater root of x² − 10x + 24 = 0.
6 Factorise into (x − 4)(x − 6) = 0. The roots are 4 and 6, so the greater root is 6.
6. Find the greater root of x² − 11x + 10 = 0.
10 Factorise into (x − 1)(x − 10) = 0. The roots are 1 and 10, so the greater root is 10.
7. Find the greater root of x² − 22x + 105 = 0.
15 Factorise into (x − 7)(x − 15) = 0. The roots are 7 and 15, so the greater root is 15.
8. Find the greater root of x² − 16x + 60 = 0.
10 Factorise into (x − 6)(x − 10) = 0. The roots are 6 and 10, so the greater root is 10.
9. Find the greater root of x² − 22x + 112 = 0.
14 Factorise into (x − 8)(x − 14) = 0. The roots are 8 and 14, so the greater root is 14.
10. Find the greater root of x² − 15x + 44 = 0.
11 Factorise into (x − 4)(x − 11) = 0. The roots are 4 and 11, so the greater root is 11.
11. Find the greater root of x² − 19x + 70 = 0.
14 Factorise into (x − 5)(x − 14) = 0. The roots are 5 and 14, so the greater root is 14.
12. Find the greater root of x² − 19x + 60 = 0.
15 Factorise into (x − 4)(x − 15) = 0. The roots are 4 and 15, so the greater root is 15.
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