Factoring Polynomials Quiz

What is the reverse process of multiplying polynomials called?

• Simplifying

• Factoring

• Expanding

• Dividing

What is the greatest common factor of the polynomial 3x + 3y?

• 6

• 3

• y

• x

After factoring 3x + 3y, what is the expression inside the parentheses?

• x + y

• 3x + y

• x + 3y

• 3x + 3y

What is the greatest common factor of the polynomial 5x + 20y?

• 5

• x

• y

• 20

What is the factored form of 5x + 20y?

• 5(x + 4)

• 5(x + 4y)

• 5x + 20y

• x(5 + 20y)

In the expression x^3y^4 + xy, what is the GCF of the variables?

• x^2y^3

• xy

• x^2y^2

• x^3y^4

What is the factored form of x^3y^4 + xy?

• x^3y^4 + xy

• xy(x^2y^3 + y)

• x^2y^3(x + y)

• xy(x^2y^3 + 1)

What is the GCF of the coefficients in 2x^3y - 8xy^2 + 24?

• 2

• 8

• 24

• 4

What is the GCF of the variables in 2x^3y - 8xy^2 + 24?

• x

• x^3

• xy

• y

What is the factored form of 2x^3y - 8xy^2 + 24?

• 2xy(x^2 - 4y + 12)

• 2xy(x^2 - 4y + 12)

• 2xy(x^2 - 4y + 12)

• 2xy(x^2 - 4y + 12)