Choose a Factoring Method

What 2 numbers should go in the blanks instead of the "bx" term?

• The 2 numbers that multiply to 8 and add to -7, which are 8 and -1.

• The 2 numbers that multiply to -8 and add to -7, which are -8 and -1.

• The 2 numbers that multiply to -8 and add to -7, which are -8 and 1.

What should go in the 3rd step?

• 4x(x +2) -1(x+2)

• 4x(x - 2) -1(x-2)

• 4x(x - 2) +1(x-2)

• x(4x - 2) -1(4x-2)

What should go in the final step?

• (4x + 1) ( x + 2)

• (4x - 1) ( x - 2)

• (4x + 1) ( x - 2)

• 4x (x-2) 1 (x-2)

Factor Completely:  6x² + 5x - 6

• 6(x + 1)(x - 6)

• (6x + 6)(x - 1)

• (2x - 3)(3x + 2)

• (3x - 2)(2x + 3)

When factoring a TRINOMIAL using the AC-B method, what goes on top of the cross or diamond?

• What adds to B

• What multiplies to AC

• What multiplies to AB

• What adds to AC

What formula do we use to identify the "a", "b", and "c" when factoring?

• ax² +bx + c

• ax² +cx + b

• bx² +ax + c

• cx² +bx + a

Factor:
x² + 7x - 30

• (x + 10)(x - 7)

• (x - 10)(x + 3)

• (x + 10)(x + 3)

• (x + 10)(x - 3)

Which method of factoring should you always try FIRST?

• GCF

• Grouping

• Sum/difference of cubes

• Snowflake

Which method of factoring should you use if you have 4 terms?

• GCF

• Snowflake

• Sum/difference of cubes

• Grouping