Factoring Quadratics Using Algebra Tiles

Based on the algebra tiles, what are the factors of this polynomial?

• (x-1)(x-3)

• (x-1)(x-2)

• (x+2)(x+1)

What is the area? There are 2 answers.

• 2x² + 5x + 7

• x² + 5x + 7

• x² + 5x + 6

• (x+2)(x+3)

Which side represents the factor (x-1)?

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x = (a)   and x = ​ (b)  

• 2

• 6

• -2

• -6

• 4

• -4

• 8

• -8

What factored expression matches this frame?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which factored expression matches this frame?

Which factored expression matches this frame?

x = (a)   and x = ​ (b)  

• 2

• -7

• -2

• 7

• 4

• 1

• -4

• -1

What factored expression matches this frame?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which side represents the factor (x+4)?

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• left