1.   Factor x2 + 5x + 6.
    A. (x + 1)(x + 5) B. (x + 1)(x + 6)
    C. prime D. (x + 2)(x + 3)
    Hint

  2.   Solve x2x – 72 = 0.
    A. x = -8 B. x = 8 or x = -9
    C. x = -8 or x = 9 D. x = 9
    Hint

  3.   Solve a2 – 12a = -27.
    A. a = 9 B. a = -27 or a = -15
    C. a = 3 or a = 9 D. a = 3
    Hint

  4.   Suppose the area of a square isx2 – 10x + 25. What is the perimeter of the square?
    A. 4x B. 4x – 20
    C. 2x D. 2x – 10
    Hint

  5.   What are two consecutive numbers whose product is 132?
    A. 10 and 11 B. 6 and 22
    C. 11 and 12 D. 12 and 13
    Hint



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