Factoring Polynomials

How many root/s does the polynomial equation have?

x⁴-3x²+10=0

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which step is NEVER used when factoring polynomials?

Select all the apply.

• Multiplying the first and the last term

• Factoring out the GCF

• Finding the factors of the middle term

• Find the sum of the factors that equal the middle term

• Find the square root of the last term

What are the binomial factors of  $x^2+7x-18$  

(Pick 2 answers)

•  $\left(x-9\right)$  

•  $\left(x+9\right)$  

•  $\left(x-2\right)$  

•  $\left(x+2\right)$  

Factor Completely: x²+13x+40

• (x+5)(x+8)
• 5x(x+3)
• 3x(x+6)
• x(x-4)

Factor Completely: x²-7x-8

• (x+1)(x-8)
• (x+1)(x+8)
• 5(x+4)(x+5)
• (x-1)(x+8)

• x⁴(x² - 5x - 24)
• (x - 8)(x + 3)
• x⁴(x - 8)(x + 3)
• (x³ - 8)(x³ +3)

Factor Completely: x²-7x-8

• (x+1)(x-8)
• (x+1)(x+8)
• 5(x+4)(x+5)
• (x-1)(x+8)

Factor the Trinomial

**Don't forget to look for GCF**