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Summative Test in Math 8

This document is a summative test for Mathematics 8, consisting of multiple choice questions, true or false statements, and problem-solving tasks related to factoring and polynomials. It assesses students' understanding of concepts such as perfect squares, greatest common factors, and trinomial factoring. The test includes a motivational quote by Malcolm X at the end.

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Summative Test in Math 8

This document is a summative test for Mathematics 8, consisting of multiple choice questions, true or false statements, and problem-solving tasks related to factoring and polynomials. It assesses students' understanding of concepts such as perfect squares, greatest common factors, and trinomial factoring. The test includes a motivational quote by Malcolm X at the end.

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SUMMATIVE TEST IN MATHEMATICS 8

Part I – Multiple Choice


Direction: Read and analyze the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. It refers to the mathematical process of finding the factors of an expression.
A. Equation B. Factoring C. Polynomials D. Special products
2. What is the Greatest Common Factor of 12 and 24?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 12 D. 24
3. Which of the following is a perfect square?
A. 12x⁴ B. 16x²y² C. 25x⁵y⁶ D. 36x⁶y⁷
4. If one factor of 4x² + 6 is 2, what is the other factor?
A. 2x + 3 B. 4x + 6 C. 2x + 6 D. 2x² + 3
5. Which of the following expressions is a perfect cube?
A. 8x B. 27x² C. C. 64𝑥⁶ D. 125𝑥⁴
6. The following are factoring techniques used in solving an expression with two terms,
which one is not applicable?
A. Factoring difference of two cubes C. Factoring by grouping
B. Factoring difference of two squares D. Factoring sum of two cubes
7. Which of the following illustrates difference of two cubes?
A. 8x³ + 27 B. 4x³ - 9 C. 8x⁶ - 343 D. 27x³ - 81
8. What is the result when you square a binomial?
A. Binomial C. Difference of Two Squares
B. Sum of Two Squares. D. Perfect Square Trinomial
9. Which of the following is a perfect square trinomial?
A. x² + 6x + 9 C. 4x² + 20xy + 9y²
B. 4x² – 20x – 25 D. 9a² – 6a²bc + a²b²c²
10. Factor completely, 4x² - 9.
A. (4x – 9)(x + 1) C. (2x – 3)(2x + 3)
B. (4x + 9)(x – 1) D. (2x – 3)²

Part II – True or False


Direction: Read the questions carefully. Write T if you agree with the statement and F if not.
1. Perfect squares are numbers or expressions that can be expressed to the power of 2.
2. Perfect cubes are numbers or expressions that can be expressed to the power of 3.
3. The middle term of a perfect square trinomial is thrice the product of the first and last
terms.
4. There are some cases in which you need to factor out first the greatest common
monomial factor before factoring the perfect square trinomial.
5. There are 2 classifications of general trinomial; (1) ax³ + bx + c, where a = 1 and (2)
ax² + bx + c, where a ≠ 1.

Part III – Problem Solving


Direction: Factor each polynomial completely. Show your solutions. (2 points each)
1. Find the GCMF of the expression: 6x + 3x² and write it in factored form.
2. Factor 9x² - 100² (Difference of Two Squares)
3. Factor 8y³ - 27 (Sum and Difference of Two Cubes)
4. Factor n² + 16n + 64 (Perfect Square Trinomial)
5. Factor x² + 7x + 10 (General Trinomial)

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare
for it today.”
-Malcolm X, American minister, (1925-1965)

GOOD LUCK!

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