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The model represents x2 – 9x + 14.

An algebra tile configuration showing only the Product spot. 24 tiles are in the Product spot: 1 is labeled + x squared, 9 are labeled negative x, and 14 are labeled +.

Which is a factor of x2 – 9x + 14?

x – 9
x – 2
x + 5
x + 7

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Factor x^2 − 9x + 14. Find two numbers that multiply to 14 and add to −9: −7 and −2. So

x^2 − 9x + 14 = (x − 7)(x − 2).

Thus x − 2 is a factor.