Factoring Higher Degree Polynomials and Equations

Factoring Higher Degree Polynomials and Equations

Assessment

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Mathematics

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in factoring the polynomial x^4 + 8x^2 - 9?

Replace x^2 with a variable

Use the quadratic formula

Expand the polynomial

Divide by the greatest common factor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two numbers multiply to -9 and add to 8 in the polynomial a^2 + 8a - 9?

3 and -3

4 and -2

9 and -1

6 and -1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the factored form of x^2 - 1?

(x + 2)(x - 2)

(x - 1)^2

(x + 1)^2

(x + 1)(x - 1)

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the polynomial x^4 - 5x^2 - 36, what are the two numbers that multiply to -36 and add to -5?

2 and -18

3 and -12

4 and -9

6 and -6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the factored form of x^2 - 9?

(x + 3)(x - 3)

(x + 1)(x - 1)

(x + 2)(x - 2)

(x + 4)(x - 4)

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of b if b^3 = 8?

2

4

1

3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the factored form of x^3 + 8 using the sum of cubes technique?

(x + 3)(x^2 + 3x + 9)

(x + 3)(x^2 - 3x + 9)

(x + 2)(x^2 + 2x + 4)

(x + 2)(x^2 - 2x + 4)

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