Factoring Quadratics with the X Method

What is the product of -8 and 3 in the context of quadratic equations?

• -24

• 24

• -11

• 11

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Which pair of factors adds up to -2 while multiplying to -24?

• -8 and 3

• -6 and 4

• 8 and -3

• 6 and -4

How is the fraction -6/3 simplified in the factorization process?

• 2

• -2

• 3

• -3

What is the result of 3x squared minus 2x minus 8 when factored and expanded?

• x^2 - 2x - 8

• x^2 + 2x - 8

• 3x^2 + 2x - 8

• 3x^2 - 2x - 8

What is the correct factorization of 3x squared minus 2x minus 8?

• (x - 4)(3x + 2)

• (x + 4)(3x - 2)

• (3x - 4)(x + 2)

• (3x + 4)(x - 2)

Which pair correctly adds up to the middle term and multiplies to the constant term in the quadratic equation 3x^2 - 2x - 8?

• 4 and -6

• -2 and 4

• 2 and -4

• -4 and 6

What factors of 30 add up to -7?

• 15 and -2

• -15 and 2

• 10 and -3

• -10 and 3

In the context of factorization, what does a negative larger number indicate about the signs of the factors?

• The smaller factor is negative

• The larger factor is negative

• Both factors are positive

• Both factors are negative

What is the simplified form of 4x minus 1 times 1x plus 5?

• 4x^2 + 19x + 5

• 4x^2 - 19x + 5

• 4x^2 + 20x - 5

• 4x^2 + 19x - 5

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

Does the order of factors affect the product in multiplication for quadratic equations?

• Yes, it simplifies differently

• No, it only affects the sum

• No, the product remains the same

• Yes, it changes the product

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1