Solving Word Problems with Factoring Techniques

What is the first step in translating the word problem into an equation?

• Identify the product

• Identify the sum

• Identify the difference

• Identify the quotient

What does the term 'more than' indicate in the equation?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

What is the next step after translating the word problem into an equation?

• Distribute the terms

• Solve for x

• Factor the equation

• Set the equation to zero

What is the zero product property used for?

• To set the equation to zero

• To add terms

• To multiply terms

• To solve for x

What are the solutions to the equation x^2 - 3x - 40 = 0?

• x = -5 and x = -8

• x = 5 and x = 8

• x = -5 and x = 8

• x = 5 and x = -8

What is the length of the rectangle if the width is x?

• 2x - 3

• 2x + 3

• 3x - 2

• 3x + 2

What is the area formula for a rectangle?

• Length / Width

• Length * Width

• Length - Width

• Length + Width

What is the height of the triangle if the base is x + 4?

• x

• 4x

• x + 4

• x - 4

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

• Base - Height

• Base + Height

• 1/2 * Base * Height

• Base * Height

What are the two consecutive integers whose product is 90?

• -10 and -9

• 9 and 10

• -10 and 9

• 10 and 11