Use the ac test to determine if the following trinomial can

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16. Rewrite the middle term as the sum of two terms and then factor completely.

     x² + x – 56

17. The product of two consecutive positive even integers is 288.  Find the integers.

18. Label a, b, and c.     6x + 5x² + 8

19. Complete the following statement.  x² + 13x + 42 = (x + 6)(          )

20. Use the ac test to determine if the following trinomial can be factored.  If it can be factored, find the values of m and n.

3x² + 11x – 4

21. Factor completely.     x³ – x² – 20x

22. Factor by grouping.     x³ – 3x² + 4x – 12

23. Factor completely.     x² – 64

24. Factor completely.     3x² – 5xy + 3x – 5y

25. Factor completely.     5x² + 33x + 18