Factorise the following by splitting the middle terms:

d) $p^{2} - 12 p - 64$

Open in App

Solution

Given: $p^{2} - 12 p - 64$
By splitting the middle term, we get,
$= p^{2} - 16 p + 4 p - 64$
$= p (p - 16) + 4 (p - 16)$
$= (p - 16) (p + 4)$
Hence, the answer is $(p - 16) (p + 4)$ .

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

x^{2} + 5 x - 6

3 x^{2} + 19 x - 14

15 a^{2} - 14 a - 16

y^{2} - 2 y - 24

12 + x - 6 x^{2}

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

Explore more

Join BYJU'S Learning Program