Factoring Polynomials: Difference of Squares

Question 1

The GCF for each term of the polynomial is .

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2

Question 2

The product of prime polynomials is .

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2(x + 2)(x – 1)

Question 3

There are terms to be factored.

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3

Question 4

Is there a GCF > 1 for the two terms?

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Yes, it is 4.

Question 5

The completely factored form of this polynomial is (x2 + 2x + 4).

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4(x – 2)

Question 6

Which product of prime polynomials is equivalent to the original polynomial?

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(–2 + 5x)(x – 1)(x + 1)

Question 7

Factor the polynomial completely.12x4 – 42x3 – 90x2 What is the GCF of the polynomial?

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6x2

Question 8

What is the equivalent factored form of 12x4 – 42x3 – 90x2?

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6x2(x – 5)(2x + 3)

Question 9

Which polynomials are prime? Check all that apply. x2 + 4x2 – 5x + 2x2 + 10x – 24 x2 – x + 27 2x3 – 4x + 5x2 – 10

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x2 + 4; x2 – 5x + 2; x2 – x + 27

Factoring Polynomials: Difference of Squares Answers