Factorisation of a2+7a+10 gives:
1
a+1
a+5
a+2
a2+7a+10 = a2+5a+2a+10 ( Splitting the middle term as 10 as 2 x 5 = 10 and 2 + 5 = 7)
= a(a+5)+2(a+5)
=(a+2)(a+5)
Factorise a2+7a+10 + pa + 5p
Factorising and dividing a2+7a+10 by (a + 5) gives:
Select the factors of a2+7a+10