Factoring Polynomials Quiz

What is the primary focus of this video tutorial?

• Solving systems of equations

• Solving quadratic equations

• Factoring polynomials

• Graphing linear equations

When factoring the difference of cubes, what is the sign of the middle term in the formula?

• Same as the first term

• Opposite of the first term

• Always negative

• Always positive

What is the greatest common factor of 64 and 216?

• 2

• 16

• 4

• 8

If a polynomial has a GCF of 8, what should you do first?

• Use the quadratic formula

• Factor out the GCF

• Simplify the polynomial

• Graph the polynomial

What is the cube root of 27?

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 4

In the sum of cubes formula, what is the sign of the last term?

• Opposite of the first term

• Always negative

• Same as the first term

• Always positive

What is the first step in factor by grouping?

• Find the GCF of all terms

• Combine all terms

• Separate terms into two groups

• Use the quadratic formula

When using factor by grouping, what should you do if both groups have a common factor?

• Ignore the common factor

• Factor it out

• Multiply it by the other group

• Divide it by the other group

What is the result of factoring x^2 - 9 using the difference of squares?

• (x + 3)(x - 3)

• (x + 9)(x - 9)

• (x + 2)(x - 2)

• (x + 1)(x - 1)

What is a key indicator that a polynomial can be factored further?

• It has a degree of 2

• It is a prime number

• It has a common factor

• It is a perfect square