Maths · GCSE · Algebra

Solving quadratics by factorising

mh8Free4:15Heddy Score 2 of 7, below the standard

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What you need to know

  • Rearrange the quadratic so one side is zero.
  • Factorise into two brackets.
  • If a product is zero, one of the factors must be zero.

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Heddy Score2/7, Below the standard
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An American YouTuber attempting an old A-Level C1 paper for entertainment; light-hearted, not a teaching resource.

Evan Edinger on YouTubechecked 2026-10-16