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Factoring Polynomials: Difference of Squares — Unit test Answers

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Which is a factor of x2 + 5x − 24?

A
(x − 6)
B
(x + 6)
C
(x − 8)
D
(x + 8)
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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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What is the product?

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A
2 x squared minus 3
Option A
B
2 x squared + 6 x
Option B
C
2 x squared + 5 x minus 3
Option C
D
2 x squared + 6 x minus 3
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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Mandisa draws a rectangle to represent the area of her yard. The area can be represented by 10x2 – 13x – 14.

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A
(2x + 2) and (5x – 7)
B
(5x – 2) and (2x + 7)
C
(x – 2) and (10x + 7)
D
(10x + 2) and (x – 7)

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