Factoring Methods in Algebra 1

What is the primary focus of the polynomial unit discussed?

• Factoring polynomials

• Graphing polynomials

• Polynomial long division

• Solving quadratic equations

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CCSS.HSA.APR.B.2

What should always be checked first when factoring?

• Difference of Squares

• ABC Method

• Number of terms

• Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

How many terms does a binomial have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the result of factoring out the GCF from 8x^3 - 4x^2?

• 2x^2(x - 2)

• 4x(x^2 - 1)

• 4x^2(2x - 1)

• 2x(x - 2)

What is necessary for the Difference of Squares method to be applicable?

• A minus sign between terms

• A plus sign between terms

• A GCF greater than 1

• An even number of terms

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

Which of the following is a perfect square?

• 3

• 9

• 10

• 12

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

For the expression 9x^2 - 16, what factoring method is used?

• GCF

• ABC Method

• None of the above

• Difference of Squares

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

What does the ABC method primarily deal with?

• Binomials

• Trinomials

• Polynomials with four terms

• Prime numbers

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

What are the factors of x^2 + 10x - 24 using the ABC method?

• (x + 12)(x - 2)

• (x + 6)(x - 4)

• (x - 6)(x + 4)

• (x - 12)(x + 2)

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

What is the factored form of 5x^2 - 45?

• 5(x - 3)(x + 3)

• (x - 3)(x + 3)

• x^2 - 9

• 5(x^2 - 9)

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4