Factoring 2023 RB

When factoring, you always first look for a _____ first.

• none of the above

Factor Completely: 
3x² + 18x +15

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

• Factor by grouping

• Factor by difference of two squares (DOTS)

• Factor using the "X" method

• Factor by GCF

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

Factor by grouping usually has _________

• 3 terms

• 2 terms

• 4 terms

• 5 terms

If a polynomial cannot be factored, it is called _________

• Factor

• Set each factor equal to zero

• Set equations equal to zero

• Take the square root

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

(show work) Factor: x² + 7x - 30

• (x + 10)(x - 7)

• (x - 10)(x + 3)

• (x + 10)(x + 3)

• (x + 10)(x - 3)