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

  2.   Factor r4 – 81.
    A. prime B. (r2 + 9)(r2 + 9)
    C. (r + 3)2(r + 3)2 D. (r2 + 9)(r + 3)(r - 3)
    Hint

  3.   Solve 4y2 – 25 = 0.
    A. B.
    C. or D.
    Hint

  4.   Factor 3x3 + 3x2 – 12x – 12.
    A. 3(x – 2)(x – 2)(x + 1) B. (x – 2)(x + 2)(x + 1)
    C. 3(x – 2)(x + 2)(x + 1) D. (x – 2)(x – 2)(x + 1)
    Hint

  5.   Suppose that we have a 3 ft. × 3 ft. piece of paper, and we cut out a square piece so that the area of the remaining piece is 5 feet. What is the length of a side of the square?
    A. 4 ft. B.
    C. 2 ft. D.
    Hint



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