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Factoring Polynomials: Difference of Squares — Unit test Answers

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Factor x3 – 7x2 – 5x + 35 by grouping. What is the resulting expression?

A
(x2 – 7)(x – 5)
B
(x2 – 7)(x + 5)
C
(x2 – 5)(x – 7)
D
(x2 + 5)(x – 7)
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Which is the completely factored form of 4x2 + 28x + 49?

A
(x + 7)(4x + 7)
B
4(x + 7)(x + 7)
C
(2x + 7)(2x + 7)
D
2(x + 7)(x + 7)
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Which shows one way to determine the factors of 4x3 + x2 – 8x – 2 by grouping?

A
x2(4x + 1) – 2(4x + 1)
B
x2(4x – 1) + 2(4x – 1)
C
4x2(x + 2) – 1(x + 2)
D
4x2(x – 2) – 1(x – 2)
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Which model represents the factors of x2 + 9x + 8?

A
An algebra tile configuration. 7 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 6 are labeled +. 4 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 3 are labeled +. 28 tiles are in the Product spot: 1 is labeled + x squared, 9 are labeled + x, 9 are labeled +, and 9 are labeled negative.
Option A
B
An algebra tile configuration. 5 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 4 are labeled +. 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, 6 are labeled + x, and 8 are labeled +.
Option B
C
An algebra tile configuration. 6 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 5 are labeled +. 4 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 3 are labeled +. 24 tiles are in the Product spot: 1 is labeled + x squared, 8 are labeled + x, 9 are labeled +, and 6 are labeled negative.
Option C
D
An algebra tile configuration. 9 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 8 are labeled +. 2 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 1 is labeled + x and 1 is labeled +. 18 tiles are in the Product spot: 1 is labeled + x squared, 9 are labeled + x, and 8 are labeled +.
Option D
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The model represents a polynomial of the form ax2 + bx + c.

Question illustration
A
3x2 – 4x – 1 = (3x + 1)(x – 1)
B
3x2 – 2x – 1 = (3x – 1)(x + 1)
C
3x2 – 4x + 1 = (3x – 1)(x – 1)
D
3x2 – 2x + 1 = (3x – 1)(x – 1)
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How could Brent use a rectangle to model the factors of x2 – 7x + 6?

A
He could draw a diagram of a rectangle with dimensions x – 3 and x – 4 and then show the area is equivalent to the sum of x2, –3x, –4x, and half of 12.
B
He could draw a diagram of a rectangle with dimensions x + 7 and x – 1 and then show the area is equivalent to the sum of x2, 7x, –x, and 6.
C
He could draw a diagram of a rectangle with dimensions x – 1 and x – 6 and then show the area is equivalent to the sum of x2, –x, –6x, and 6.
D
He could draw a diagram of a rectangle with dimensions x – 4 and x + 3 and then show the area is equivalent to the sum of x2, –4x, 3x, and half of –12.
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What is the product of (2p + 7)(3p2 + 4p – 3)?

A
6p3 + 29p2 – 34p + 21
B
6p3 + 29p2 – 22p + 21
C
6p3 + 29p2 + 22p – 21
D
6p3 + 29p2 + 34p – 21
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Which binomial is a factor of 9x2 – 64?

A
3x – 8
B
9x – 32
C
3x + 32
D
9x + 8
15

The formula for the area of a parallelogram is A = bh, where b is the base and h is the height.

Question illustration
A
–4x3 + 14x – 24 square centimeters
B
2x3 – 6x2 – 14x + 24 square centimeters
C
–4x3 – 14x + 24 square centimeters
D
2x3 + 6x2 + 14x + 24 square centimeters
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Which will result in a difference of squares?

A
(negative 7 x + 4)(negative 7 x + 4)
Option A
B
(negative 7 x + 4)(4 minus 7 x)
Option B
C
(negative 7 x + 4)(negative 7 x minus 4)
Option C
D
(negative 7 x + 4)(7 x minus 4)
Option D
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Which expression is equivalent to 6x2 – 19x – 55?

A
(2x – 11)(3x + 5)
B
(2x + 11)(3x – 5)
C
(6x – 11)(x + 5)
D
(6x + 11)(x – 5)

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