Question

A polynomial is factored using algebra tiles

Which polynomial was factored?
A) x^2-2x-8
B) x^2+2x-8
C) x^2-2x-4
D)x^2+2x-4

Answer 1

Answer: x2-2x-8

Explanation:

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Answer 2

A)
`x^2-2x-8`

Explanation:

The polynomial factored is equal to the area of the algebra tiles. This means the quadratic is

`x^2 + x+ x -x -x -x -x-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1\\x^2-2x-8`

After writing out each tile as a term, combine like terms to simplify. This ia the quadratic.

`x^2-2x-8`