Question

Factorise:

(p+q)^2 + 5(p+q)

Show your working out.

Answer 1

Factorise:

(p+q)^2 + 5(p+q)

Grouping:

= (p + q)² + 5(p + q)

= (p + q)(p + q) + 5(p + q)

= (p + q + 5)(p + q)

Answer: (p + q)(p + q + 5)

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