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What is the difference of the two polynomials?(7y2 + 6xy) – (–2xy + 3)

A
7y2 + 4xy – 3
B
7y2 + 8xy – 3
C
7y2 + 4xy + 3
D
7y2 + 8xy + 3
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The polynomial 24x3 − 54x2 + 44x − 99 is factored by grouping. 24x3 − 54x2 + 44x − 9924x3 + 44x − 54x2 − 994x(____) − 9(____)What is the common factor that is missing from both sets of parentheses?

A
6x + 11
B
6x − 11
C
6x2 + 11
D
6x2 − 11
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Teresa is factoring this polynomial by grouping. Which common factors should be used in the next step of factoring?10x3+3x2−20x−6(10x3+3x2)+(−20x−6)

A
x2 and −2x
B
2x2 and −2x
C
x2 and −2
D
2x2 and −2
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Omar grouped the terms and factored the GCF out of the groups of the polynomial 3x3 – 15x2 – 4x + 20. His work is shown.Step 1: (3x3 – 15x2) + (–4x + 20)Step 2: 3x2(x – 5) + 4(–x + 5)

A
Omar should realize that his work shows that the polynomial is prime.
B
Omar should go back and regroup the terms in Step 1 as (3x3 – 15x2) – (4x + 20).
C
In Step 2, Omar should factor only out of the first expression.
D
Omar should factor out a negative from one of the groups so the binomials will be the same.
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Which is equivalent to , and what type of special product is it?

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A
; a perfect square trinomial
Option A
B
; the difference of squares
Option B
C
; a perfect square trinomial
Option C
D
; the difference of squares
Option D
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Armando used algebra tiles to represent the product .

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A
He used the algebra tiles correctly.
B
He did not represent the two original factors correctly.
C
The signs on some of the products are incorrect.
D
Some of the products do not show the correct powers of x.
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What is the greatest common factor of 8m, 36m3, and 12?

A
4
B
8
C
4m
D
8m
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Arpitha factors out the greatest common factor, 9n, from the terms of the polynomial shown.162m3n4 + 45n= 9n(_______ + 5)

A
16m3n3
B
16m3n4
C
18m3n3
D
18m3n4
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Marisol grouped the terms and factored the GCF out of the groups of the polynomial 6x3 – 22x2 – 9x + 33. Her work is shown.Step 1: (6x3 – 22x2) – (9x + 33)Step 2: 2x2(3x – 11) – 3(3x + 11)

A
Marisol should realize that her work shows that the polynomial is prime.
B
Marisol should go back and group the terms in Step 1 as (6x3 – 22x2) – (9x – 33).
C
Marisol should go back and group the terms in Step 1 as (6x3 – 22x2) + (9x – 33).
D
Marisol should refactor the expression in Step 2 as 2x2(3x + 11) – 3(3x + 11).
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What is the product?(5r − 4)(r2 − 6r + 4)

A
5r3 − 34r2 + 44r − 16
B
5r3 − 4r2 + 14r − 16
C
5r3 − 6r − 16
D
5r3 + 10r − 16
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Logan saves the same amount of money each month for college. His current total savings is 300m2 + 120m + 180 dollars. Which factorization could represent the number of months and amount of a monthly deposit in dollars?

A
4m(75m2 + 30m +40)
B
10m(30m2 + 12m +18)
C
30(10m2 +4m + 60)
D
60(5m2 +2m +3)
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What is the greatest common factor of 4xy2 and 20x2y4?

A
4xy
B
4xy2
C
24xy
D
24xy2
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The polynomial 8x2 – 8x + 2 – 5 + x is simplified to 8x2 – gx – h. What are the value of g and h?

A
g = –9 and h = 7
B
g = 9 and h = –3
C
g = –7 and h = 7
D
g = 7 and h = 3
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The variables X, Y, and Z represent polynomials where X = a, Y = 3a – 5, and Z = a2 + 2. What is X2Y – Z in simplest form?

A
2a2 – 5a – 2
B
3a3 – 6a2 – 2
C
–3a3 – 2
D
–3a2 – 2
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What is the polynomial 3y2 + (y + 7)2 – 15 after it has been fully simplified and written in standard form?

A
4y2 + 34
B
3y2 + y + 34
C
4y2 + 14y + 34
D
4y4 + 34

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