1.   Sometimes, you know the product and are asked to find the factors. This process is called _____.
    A. simplification B. factoring
    C. prime analysis D. distribution
    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. 3(x + 2) B. 3x(x + 3)
    C. 3x(x + 2) D. 3(x + 3)
    Hint

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

  4.   Find the quotient (35x2y + 50xy2) ÷ 5xy.
    A. 7x + 10y B. 7y + 10x
    C. 17xy D. 17
    Hint

  5.   Write an expression in factored form that represents the area of the shaded region.
   
    A. 7xy – 2x B. x (5y – 2)
    C. x (7y – 2) D. 5xy – 2x
    Hint



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