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Quiz 8-2: Factoring GCF



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 
 
Factor the polynomial.
 

 1. 

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a.
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c.
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b.
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d.
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 2. 

Factor 14xy2 - 2xy
a.
2xy(7y - 1)
c.
-2xy(-7y)
b.
2x(7y2 - y)
d.
prime
 

 3. 

If the polynomial 3a2 - 3an2 - 2an + 2n3 is to be factored by grouping pairs of terms, which grouping is not helpful?
a.
3a2 paired with -3an2 and -2an paired with 2n3
c.
3a2 paired with 2n3 and -3an2 paired with -2an
b.
3a2 paired with -2an and -3an2 paired with 2n3
d.
All the above pairings are helpful.
 

Short Answer
 
 
Factor the polynomial.
 

 4. 

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