Factoring Trinomials with Two Variables Quiz

What is a trinomial?

• A polynomial with three terms

• A polynomial with two terms

• A polynomial with one term

• A polynomial with four terms

What is the first step in factoring the trinomial x^2 + 12xy + 32y^2?

• Use the quadratic formula

• Set up two parentheses for factorization

• Write the trinomial in standard form

• Find the greatest common factor

Which factor pair of 32 adds up to 12?

• 32 and 1

• 16 and 2

• 8 and 4

• 4 and 8

What method is used to verify the factorization of a trinomial?

• The quadratic formula

• The FOIL method

• The Pythagorean theorem

• The distributive property

What is the correct factorization of x^2 + 12xy + 32y^2?

• (x + 4y)(x + 8y)

• (x + 6y)(x + 6y)

• (x + 2y)(x + 16y)

• (x + 1y)(x + 32y)