Factoring Techniques for Quadratic Expressions

What is the value of 'a' when the coefficient of x squared is greater than one?

• 12

• 0

• 1

• 6

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

What is the product of 'a' and 'c' when a=6 and c=-12?

• 72

• -72

• 18

• -18

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Which pair of factors adds up to 1 and multiplies to -72?

• 8 and 9

• -8 and 9

• 6 and 12

• 3 and 24

After factoring, what is the next step if the coefficient of x squared is not 1?

• Divide by the coefficient

• Multiply by the coefficient

• Add the coefficient

• Subtract the coefficient

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 8 and 6?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 2

How do you simplify the fraction 9/6?

• 2/3

• 3/2

• 1/3

• 1/2

What is the simplified form of the expression (x - 8/6) (x + 9/6)?

• (x - 1/2) (x + 1/3)

• (x - 2/3) (x + 3/2)

• (x - 4/3) (x + 3/2)

• (x - 3/2) (x + 2/3)

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

What is the new problem's quadratic expression if a=2 and c=-7?

• x^2 + 5x + 14

• x^2 - 5x + 14

• x^2 + 5x - 14

• x^2 - 5x - 14

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Which pair of factors of -14 adds up to -5?

• -2 and 7

• -1 and 14

• 2 and -7

• 1 and -14

How do you check if your factored expression is correct?

• Add the factors

• Multiply the factors

• Subtract the factors

• Divide the factors