Factoring Polynomials Completely

Question 1

Which polynomials are prime? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2x2+ 7x + 1; 3x2 + 8; x2 + 36

Question 2

Determine the GCF for each of the polynomials. 2x3 – 7x2 + 3x The GCF is . 33x4 – 22 The GCF is . 24x5 – 56x3 + 16x The GCF is .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x; Selection 1: x; Selection 2: 11; Selection 3: 8x

Question 3

x3✔ 1111x

Revolt · Accepted Answer

11

Question 4

2x4x6x✔ 8x

Revolt · Accepted Answer

8x

Question 5

Consider the polynomial 6x2 – 8x + 2.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2; 2(3x – 1)(x – 1)

Question 6

(3x – 1)(x – 1)(3x + 1)(x + 1)✔ 2(3x – 1)(x – 1)2(3x + 1)(x + 1)

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2(3x – 1)(x – 1)

Factoring Polynomials Completely Answers