1.   Factor x2 – 8x + 16.
    A. (x + 4)2 B. (x + 4)(x – 4)
    C. (x - 4)2 D. (x - 8)2
    Hint

  2.   Factor x2 - y4
    A. (x - y2)(x + y2) B. (x - y2)(x - y2)
    C. (x + y)(xy) D. (x + y2)(x + y)(xy)
    Hint

  3.   Factor 10x2 + 24x + 8.
    A. 2(x + 4)(5x + 1) B. 2(x + 2)(5x + 2)
    C. (2x + 4)(5x + 2) D. (x + 2)(5x + 2)
    Hint

  4.   Determine whether the trinomial 9x2 – 60x + 25 is a perfect square trinomial. If so, factor it.
    A. (3x – 5)(3x + 5) B. (3x – 5)(3x – 5)
    C. It is prime. D. (3x + 5)(3x + 5)
    Hint

  5.   Solve the equation x2 x + = 0.
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint



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