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(i) Area : 25a2–35a+12
Using the splitting the middle term method,
We have to find a number whose sum = -35 and product =25×12=300
We get -15 and -20 as the numbers [-15+-20=-35 and -15×-20=300]
25a2–35a+12 = 25a2–15a−20a+12
= 5a(5a–3)–4(5a–3)
= (5a–4)(5a–3)
Possible expression for length = 5a–4
Possible expression for breadth = 5a –3
(ii) Area : 35y2+13y–12
Using the splitting the middle term method,
We have to find a number whose sum = 13 and product = 35×-12 =420
We get -15 and 28 as the numbers [-15+28 = 13 and -15×28=420]
35y2+13y–12 = 35y2–15y+28y–12
= 5y(7y–3)+4(7y–3)
= (5y+4)(7y–3)
Possible expression for length = (5y+4)
Possible expression for breadth = (7y–3)