a = 1

Practice Problems

Try these practice problems. Work on another piece of paper, then select the correct choice.

1.) Factor x² + 5x + 4

(x + 4)(x + 1)
(x + 2)(x + 2)
(x - 4)(x - 1)
(x - 4)(x + 1)

2.) Factor x² - 8x + 12

(x - 6)(x + 2)
(x + 6)(x + 2)
(x - 6)(x - 2)
(x + 6)(x - 2)

3.) Factor x² - 3x - 4

(x + 4)(x + 1)
(x - 4)(x + 1)
(x + 4)(x - 1)
(x - 2)(x - 1)

When you are finished with the problems, click "next" to see how to factor when "a" does not equal one.

 

Created by Kelvin Leeds     7/25/03