Factoring Quadratic Equations Quiz

What is the first step in factoring a quadratic equation with a coefficient in front of the leading term?

• Identify and factor out any common factors.

• Use the quadratic formula.

• Graph the equation.

• Complete the square.

In the X method, what do you place at the top of the X?

• The product of the first and last terms.

• The sum of the coefficients.

• The difference between the first and last terms.

• The middle term.

Which pair of numbers is used in the X method to factor the quadratic equation?

• Numbers that multiply to the middle term and add to the product.

• Numbers that multiply to the product and add to the middle term.

• Numbers that multiply to the first term and add to the last term.

• Numbers that multiply to the last term and add to the first term.

After using the X method, what is the next step in the factoring process?

• Use the quadratic formula to find the solutions.

• Graph the equation to find the intercepts.

• Simplify the expression by dividing by common factors.

• Solve for the roots of the equation.

What is the final factored form of the quadratic equation in the example?

• 3n(n + 5)(n + 6)

• 3(n + 5)(n + 6)

• 3n(n - 5)(n - 6)

• 3(n - 5)(n - 6)