Factoring Quadratics When A Is Not 0

Which answer choice correctly shows the quadratic equation above in factored form?

• (x + 7)(x - 2) = 0

• (x - 7)(x + 2) = 0

• (x - 7)(x - 2) = 0

• (x + 7)(x + 2) = 0

Solve: x²-4x-21=0

• {-7, 3}

• {-3, 7}

• {3, 7}

• {-3,-7}

Factor and Solve: Remember the two numbers you choose when factoring, are not your solutions to the equation!

x² + 13x + 12 = 0

• x = −12, −1

• x = 12, 1

• x = 13, 1

• x = −13, −1

Which is the correct factoring and solutions? 2x^2+4x-16=0

• 2(x + 4)(x - 2) = 0;   x = -4, 2

• 2(x + 8)(x - 2) = 0;   x = -8, 2

Factor
k² - 2k - 24

• (k+4)(k-6)

• (k+4)(k+6)

• (k+6)(k-1)

• (k-4)(k+6)

What is a method of checking your work when factoring?

• FOIL

• asking the teacher every time

• assume you're correct

• division

Factor
3a² + 4a + 1

• (7a-10)(a-8)

• Not factorable

• (3a+1)(a+1)

• (3a-1)(a-1)

Factor
3v² - 4v - 7

• (3v-7)(v+1)

• 3(v-7)(v-1)

• (3v+1)(v-9)

• (3v+1)(v-10)

What is the first step in solving 
(x + 2)(x - 3) = 0      ?

• Plug in zero for x

• Solve for x

• FOIL

• Set each binomial factor equal to zero