Multiplication and Factoring Quiz

What is the result of distributing 3 across the terms in the expression (x - 2)?

• 3x + 6

• 3x - 6

• 3x - 2

• 3x + 2

How do you multiply a negative number with a positive number in the expression -4(3a + 2b)?

• The result is zero

• The result depends on the terms

• The result is always negative

• The result is always positive

What is the result of multiplying 7x^2 by 2x?

• 14x

• 7x^3

• 14x^2

• 14x^3

In the FOIL method, what does the 'O' stand for?

• Outside

• Order

• Over

• Other

What is the simplified result of the expression (x + 4)(x - 4) using the FOIL method?

• x^2 + 8x + 16

• x^2 - 8x + 16

• x^2 + 16

• x^2 - 16