Factoring Polynomials: Sum and Difference of Cubes Answers

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Which model shows the correct factorization of x2 + 2x – 8?

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An algebra tile configuration. 5 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 1 is labeled + x, 2 are labeled +, and 2 are labeled negative. 3 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 2 are labeled negative. 15 tiles are in the Product spot: 1 is labeled + x squared, 4 are labeled negative x, the 2 tiles below + x squared are labeled + x, and the 8 tiles below the negative x tiles are labeled negative.
Option A
B
An algebra tile configuration. 5 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 1 is labeled + x, 2 are labeled +, and 2 are labeled negative. 3 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 2 are labeled negative. 15 tiles are in the Product spot: 1 is labeled + x squared, 4 are labeled negative x, the 2 tiles below + x squared are labeled + x, and the 8 tiles below the negative x tiles are labeled negative.
Option B
C
An algebra tile configuration. 5 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 1 is labeled + x, 4 are labeled negative. 3 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 2 are labeled +. 15 tiles are in the Product spot: 1 is labeled + x squared, 4 are labeled + x, the 2 tiles below + x squared are labeled negative x, and the 8 tiles below the + x tiles are labeled negative.
Option C
D
An algebra tile configuration. 5 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 1 is labeled + x, 4 are labeled +. 3 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 2 are labeled negative. 15 tiles are in the Product spot: 1 is labeled + x squared, 4 are labeled + x, the 2 tiles below + x squared are labeled negative x, and the 8 tiles below the + x tiles are labeled negative.
Option D
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The factorization of a trinomial is modeled with algebra tiles.

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A
x2 + 3x – 6
B
x2 + 5x – 6
C
x2 + 3x – 2
D
x2 + x – 6
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A polynomial is factored using algebra tiles.

Question illustration
A
x2 – 2x – 8
B
x2 + 2x – 8
C
x2 – 2x – 4
D
x2 + 2x – 4

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