11
QuizMultiple Choice

Factoring Trinomials: a = 1

Question 11 • Common Core Algebra I B-IC

Bailey writes the expression g2 + 14g + 40 to represent the area of a planned school garden in square feet. What factors can be used to find the dimensions of her garden?

Answer
A
(g−4)(g−10)
B
(g+4)(g+10)
C
(g+4)(g−10)
D
(g−4)(g+10)

Explanation

To factor g² + 14g + 40, find two numbers whose product is 40 and whose sum is 14. Those numbers are 4 and 10, so g² + 14g + 40 = (g + 4)(g + 10). The dimensions are represented by (g + 4) and (g + 10), choice B.

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