1.   Sometimes, you know the product and are asked to find the factors. This process is called _____.
    A. simplification B. distribution
    C. factoring D. prime analysis
    Hint

  2.   The diagram below shows a model of a factorization of a binomial using algebra tiles. Select the correct factorization shown by the model.
   
    A. 3x(x + 2) B. 3(x + 2)
    C. 3(x + 3) D. 3x(x + 3)
    Hint

  3.   Factor the polynomial 45y2 + 9y.
    A. 3y(15y + 3) B. 9y(5y2 + 1)
    C. y(45y + 9) D. 9y(5y + 1)
    Hint

  4.   Factor the polynomial 33x2 – 3xz + 45xy.
    A. 3(11x2xz + 15xy) B. 3x(11x – 1 + 15y)
    C. 3x(11x + 15y) D. 3x(11x – z + 15y)
    Hint

  5.   Divide 36jk3 – 42j3k by 6jk.
    A. 7jk – 6j2k B. 6k2 – 7j2
    C. 7k – 6j2 D. 6jk – 7j2k
    Hint



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