Factoring Trinomials: a = 1 (Continued)

Question 1

The trinomial x2 – 3x – 4 is represented by the model.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

(x + 1) and (x – 4)

Question 2

The partial factorization of x2 – 3x – 10 is modeled with algebra tiles.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2 positive unit tiles

Question 3

A polynomial is factored using algebra tiles.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x2 – 2x – 8

Question 4

What are the factors of the trinomial? Select two options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x – 7; x + 2

Question 5

What is the factored form of x2 − 4x − 5?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

(x − 5)(x + 1)

Question 6

The factorization of a trinomial is modeled with algebra tiles.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

x2 + x – 6

Question 7

Mia is factoring the polynomial x2 + 4x – 12. She uses the steps shown.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Step 4

Question 8

Juanita begins to factor an expression as shown.x2+3x−18=(x+)(x−)

Revolt · Accepted Answer

6 and 3

Question 9

The factorization of x2 + 3x – 4 is modeled with algebra tiles.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

(x + 4) and (x – 1)

Question 10

Which shows the factored form of x2 – 12x – 45?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

(x + 3)(x – 15)

Factoring Trinomials: a = 1 (Continued) Answers