Factoring and Quadratic Equations Quiz

What is the highest power of x in a quadratic equation?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is NOT a quadratic equation?

• y = 3x^2 - 5

• y = x^2 + 3x + 2

• y = 7x^2 - 2x + 3

• y = x^3 + 2x

What is the greatest common factor of 4, 16, and 8?

• 16

• 4

• 2

• 8

When finding the GCF of variables, what should you consider?

• The product of exponents

• The lowest exponent

• The highest exponent

• The sum of exponents

What is the first step in factoring using the GCF?

• Divide all terms by the GCF

• Find the largest number and variable in common

• Make a set of parentheses

• Check with the distributive property

In the expression 6x^2 + 9, what is the GCF?

• x

• 6

• 3

• 9

How many terms should be inside the parentheses after factoring?

• Two

• Three

• One

• The same number as the original expression

What is the GCF of 25b^2 and -20b?

• 25

• 5

• 5b

• b

If an expression starts with three terms, how many terms should be inside the parentheses after factoring?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

What is the GCF of 42 and 64?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2