Question

A polynomial is factored using algebra tiles. An algebra tile configuration. 0 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot and 0 tiles are in the Factor 2 spot. 8 tiles are in the Product spot in 2 columns with 4 rows: 1 is labeled + x squared, 1 is labeled + x, the 3 tiles below + x squared are labeled negative x, and the 3 tiles below the + x tile are labeled negative. What are the factors of the polynomial? (x − 1) and (x + 3) (x + 1) and (x − 3) (x − 2) and (x + 3) (x + 2) and (x − 3)

Answer 1

x+1 and x -3

Explanation:

Answer 2

The factors of the polynomial are:

(x + 1) and (x - 3).

Explanation:

Consider the image attached.

The upper tiles shows: (x + 1)

And the left tiles shows: (x - 3)

So, the factors of the polynomial are:

(x + 1) and (x - 3).