Factoring Polynomials: Difference of Squares Answers
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Which factors can be multiplied together to make the trinomial 5x2 + 8x – 4? Select two options.
A
(x + 1)
B
(2x + 1)
C
(x + 2)
D
(5x + 1)
E
(5x – 2)
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Which expression is a factor of 12x2 + 29x – 8?
A
x – 8
B
2x – 1
C
3x + 8
D
4x + 1
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Which model represents the factors of 4x2 – 9?
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An algebra tile configuration. 5 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 2 +x , 3 negative. 5 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 2 +x, 3 negative. 25 tiles are in the Product spot in 5 columns with 5 rows. First row: 2 + x squared, 3 negative x. Second row: 2 + x squared, 3 negative x. The last 3 rows are the same: 2 negative x, 3 negative.
B
An algebra tile configuration. 5 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 2 +x , 3 +. 5 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 2 +x, 3 +. 25 tiles are in the Product spot in 5 columns with 5 rows. First row: 2 + x squared, 3 + x. Second row: 2 + x squared, 3 negative x. The last 3 rows are the same: 1 + x, 1 negative x, 3 negative.
C
An algebra tile configuration. 5 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 2 +x , 3 +. 5 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 2 +x, 3 negative. 25 tiles are in the Product spot in 5 columns with 5 rows. First row: 2 + x squared, 3 + x. Second row: 2 + x squared, 3 + x. The last 3 rows are the same: 2 negative x, 3 negative.
D
An algebra tile configuration. 5 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: 2 +x , 3 +. 5 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot: 2 +x, 3 +. 25 tiles are in the Product spot in 5 columns with 5 rows. First row: 2 + x squared, 3 + x. Second row: 2 + x squared, 3 negative x. The last 3 rows are the same: 1 + x, 2 negative x, 3 +.