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)
a base area of 16y2 square units and height of y2 + y + 3 units
