Factoring Techniques with Magic X

What is the coefficient of x squared required to use the Magic X method?

• -1

• 0

• Any number

• 1

In the Magic X method, where do we place the constant of the polynomial?

• On the right side

• At the top

• On the left side

• At the bottom

What must the two numbers found using Magic X do with the constant C?

• Subtract to make C

• Multiply to make C

• None of the above

• Divide to make C

How do you verify if your factors are correct in the Magic X method?

• By subtracting the factors

• By multiplying the factors

• By dividing the polynomial

• By adding the factors

What is the correct factorization of x squared plus 5x plus 6?

• X - 1 and X - 6

• X - 2 and X - 3

• X + 2 and X + 3

• X + 1 and X + 6

When factoring polynomials with a negative constant, what must be true about the two numbers found?

• Both must be positive

• Both must be negative

• It doesn't matter

• One must be negative and one positive

How do you handle a polynomial with a negative coefficient of x in the Magic X method?

• Both numbers must be positive

• Both numbers must be negative

• The smaller number must be negative

• The larger number must be negative

What is the factored form of x squared plus 2x minus 8 using the Magic X method?

• X + 8 and X - 1

• X - 4 and X + 2

• X + 4 and X - 2

• X - 8 and X + 1

For a polynomial with both a negative constant and a negative coefficient of x, what is true about the two numbers found?

• Both numbers are positive

• Both numbers are negative

• One number is positive, and one is negative

• It varies depending on the polynomial

What special product pattern is observed when both factors are the same in the Magic X method?

• X squared

• X cubed

• X minus 3 squared

• X plus 3 squared