Solving Quadratics by Factoring pg 7

What is the first step in factoring a quadratic expression when the leading coefficient is greater than one?

• Add all the terms together.

• Identify and divide out the common factor.

• Multiply all terms by the leading coefficient.

• Subtract the constant term from both sides.

In the second example, what is the greatest common factor used to simplify the expression?

• 5

• 2

• 10

• 3

When using the box method, what do you place in the top left and bottom right corners of the box?

• The leading term and the middle term.

• The leading term and the constant term.

• The constant term and the leading coefficient.

• The middle term and the constant term.

What is the purpose of multiplying the leading coefficient by the constant term in the box method?

• To simplify the expression.

• To find two numbers that multiply to this product and add to the middle term.

• To find the sum of the terms.

• To determine the greatest common factor.

In the box method, what do you do after identifying the common terms in each row and column?

• Divide them by the constant term.

• Use them to form binomials.

• Multiply them by the leading coefficient.

• Add them together.