Factoring Quadratic Polynomials Quiz

What is the first step in factoring a quadratic polynomial where a is 1?

• Find two numbers that multiply to give B and add to give C.

• Find two numbers that add to give C and multiply to give A.

• Find two numbers that multiply to give C and add to give B.

• Find two numbers that add to give A and multiply to give B.

If B is -11 and C is 10, which pair of numbers will factor the polynomial?

• -2 and 5

• 1 and 10

• 2 and 5

• -1 and -10

For a polynomial with B=1 and C=-90, which pair of numbers is correct?

• -3 and 30

• 3 and -30

• -9 and 10

• 9 and -10

When factoring a polynomial with B=4 and C=-12, which numbers should be used?

• -3 and 4

• 2 and 6

• -2 and 6

• 3 and 4

What is the factored form of a polynomial with B=-10 and C=9?

• (n - 1)(n - 9)

• (n + 1)(n + 9)

• (n + 1)(n - 9)

• (n - 1)(n + 9)

Which pair of numbers will factor a polynomial with B=16 and C=64?

• 2 and 32

• 8 and 8

• 4 and 16

• 1 and 64

For a polynomial with B=2 and C=-24, which numbers are correct?

• -3 and 8

• 3 and 8

• 4 and 6

• -4 and 6

What is the factored form of a polynomial with B=-4 and C=24?

• Not factorable

• (n - 4)(n + 6)

• (n + 2)(n + 12)

• (n - 2)(n - 12)

Which pair of numbers will factor a polynomial with B=-13 and C=40?

• 5 and -8

• 5 and 8

• -5 and 8

• -5 and -8

For a polynomial with B=11 and C=18, which numbers should be used?

• 4 and 5

• 1 and 18

• 2 and 9

• 3 and 6