Factoring Trinomials Quiz

What is the result of multiplying 2x by 3x?

• 5x

• 5x^2

• 6x^2

• 6x

In the Australian method, what is the first step after ensuring the polynomial is in standard form?

• Add a and c

• Subtract a from c

• Multiply a and c

• Divide a by c

Which two numbers multiply to 36 and add to 13?

• 6 and 6

• 3 and 12

• 5 and 7

• 4 and 9

What is the purpose of dividing by 6 in the Australian method?

• To simplify the equation

• To eliminate an extra factor

• To find the greatest common factor

• To convert to standard form

How can you verify your factoring is correct using a quick check?

• Check the first term only

• Check the last term only

• Check only the middle term

• Check the first and last terms

What two numbers multiply to 45 and add to -14?

• -3 and -15

• 5 and 9

• -5 and -9

• 3 and 15

What is the result of factoring v^2 - 14v + 45?

• (v + 9)(v + 5)

• (v + 5)(v - 9)

• (v - 9)(v - 5)

• (v - 5)(v + 9)

What is the result of factoring 3h^2 - 2h - 15?

• (3h - 5)(h + 1)

• (3h + 1)(h - 5)

• (3h - 5)(h + 3)

• (3h + 5)(h - 3)

What is the result of factoring y^2 + y - 12?

• (y - 3)(y + 4)

• (y + 3)(y - 4)

• (y - 4)(y + 3)

• (y + 4)(y - 3)

What is the result of factoring p^2 + 12p + 36?

• (p - 6)(p + 6)

• (p + 6)^2

• (p - 6)^2

• (p + 6)(p - 6)