Factoring Quadratics Practice

Solve
x² + 2x - 24 = 0

• x = -6, x = 4
• x = 6, x = -4
• x = 12, x = -2
• x = 8, x = -3

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Solve:
x² - 49 = 0

• x = -7, x = 7
• x = -7
• x = 7
• x = -7, x = 1

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

What is a method of checking your work when factoring?

• FOIL
• asking the teacher every time
• assume you're correct
• division

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.B.2

Factor Completely: 
3x² + 18x +15
Hint: Factor GCF first.

• 3(x² + 6x + 5)
• (x + 5)(x + 1)
• 3(x + 5)(x + 1)
• Prime

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

What is the first question you ask yourself when factoring a polynomial? 

• How many terms does it have? 
• Is there a GCF? 
• What strategy should I use? 
• Why do I have to learn this?!?!?!

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CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

Factor
k² - 2k - 24

• (k+4)(k-6)
• (k+4)(k+6)
• (k+6)(k-1)
• (k-4)(k+6)

Tags

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.B.3

Factor out the GCF:
12x + 6

• 6(2x + 1)
• 3(4x + 2)
• 6x(2x + 1)
• 2(6x + 3)

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.1

What is the first step in solving 
(x + 2)(x - 3) = 0      ?

• Plug in zero for x
• Solve for x
• FOIL
• Set each binomial factor equal to zero

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Solve
4m² - 100 = 0

• m=25, -25
• m=96
• m=5, -5
• m=-96

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.A.2

• -4, 2
• -2, 4
• -16
• -4

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B