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Polynomial Multiplication and Factoring Quiz

#1

What is the result of multiplying (3x + 2) by (2x - 5)?

6x^2 + 11x - 10
Explanation

Expanding two binomials using distributive property.

#2

Which of the following is a factor of the polynomial x^2 - 4?

(x - 2)
Explanation

Recognizing a difference of squares.

#3

Which of the following is a factor of the polynomial x^3 - 8?

(x - 2)
Explanation

Recognizing a difference of cubes.

#4

What is the sum of the roots of the polynomial equation x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0?

5
Explanation

Using Vieta's formulas for quadratic equations.

#5

Which of the following is a factor of the polynomial x^3 + 8?

(x + 2)
Explanation

Recognizing a sum of cubes.

#6

What is the product of (2x^2 + 3x - 4) and (x + 1)?

2x^3 + 3x^2 - x - 4
Explanation

Multiplying two polynomials using distributive property.

#7

Which method can be used to factorize the polynomial x^3 - 8?

Difference of cubes
Explanation

Factoring a binomial difference where both terms are perfect cubes.

#8

Which method is used to find the roots of a polynomial equation?

Quadratic Formula
Explanation

Method for finding the solutions of a quadratic equation.

#9

What is the result of multiplying (3x^2 - 2x + 5) by (2x^2 + 4x - 3)?

6x^4 + 4x^3 + 7x^2 - 10x + 15
Explanation

Multiplying two polynomials using distributive property.

#10

What is the result of dividing (3x^3 - 5x^2 + 4x - 6) by (x - 2)?

3x^2 - 11x + 20
Explanation

Using polynomial long division.

#11

What is the product of (x^3 - 1) and (x^2 + x + 1)?

x^5 + x^4 + 2x^3 - x^2 - x - 1
Explanation

Multiplying two polynomials using distributive property.

#12

What is the result of multiplying (x^2 + 2x + 1) by (x^2 - 2x + 1)?

x^4 - 4x^2 + 1
Explanation

Multiplying two binomials using distributive property.

#13

What is the result of multiplying (x^2 - 3x + 2) by (x^2 + 3x + 2)?

x^4 - 9x^2 + 4
Explanation

Multiplying two polynomials using distributive property.

#14

What is the result of multiplying (x^2 - 4) by (x^2 + 4)?

x^4 - 16
Explanation

Multiplying two binomials using distributive property.

#15

What is the result of multiplying (x^3 + 2x^2 + 3x + 4) by (x - 2)?

x^4 - 2x^3 + 7x^2 + 2x - 8
Explanation

Multiplying two polynomials using distributive property.

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