AnswersFL-1200710-Mathematics for College Algebra ASolving Quadratic Equations: Quadratic Formula

Solving Quadratic Equations: Quadratic Formula — Cumulative exam Answers

0 verified answers2 views
1
Free Preview

A perfect square trinomial can be represented by a square model with equivalent length and width. Which polynomial can be represented by a perfect square model?

A
x2 – 6x + 9
B
x2 – 2x + 4
C
x2 + 5x + 10
D
x2 + 4x + 16
2
Free Preview

Which is the solution of the quadratic equation (4y – 3)2 = 72?

A
y = and y =
Option A
B
y = and y =
Option B
C
y = and y =
Option C
D
y = and y =
Option D
3

Which is true about the polynomial ?

Question illustration
A
It is a binomial with a degree of 2.
B
It is a binomial with a degree of 3.
C
It is a trinomial with a degree of 2.
D
It is a trinomial with a degree of 3.
4

What is the factored form of x2 – 6x – 16?

A
(x – 4)(x – 2)
B
(x + 4)(x – 2)
C
(x – 2)(x + 8)
D
(x – 8)(x + 2)
5

Which best describes the range of the function f(x) = 2(3)x?

A
y > 0
B
y ≥ 0
C
y > 2
D
y ≥ 2
6

64, –48, 36, –27, ...

A
f(x + 1) = f(x)
Option A
B
f(x + 1) = f(x)
Option B
C
f(x) = f(x + 1)
Option C
D
f(x) = f(x + 1)
Option D
7

The graph of y = x2 + 11x + 24 is equivalent to the graph of which equation?

A
y = (x + 8)(x + 3)
B
y = (x + 4)(x + 6)
C
y = (x + 9)(x + 2)
D
y = (x + 7)(x + 4)
8

Consider the quadratic function. f(p) = p2 – 8p – 5What are the values of the coefficients and the constant in the function?

A
a = –1, b = –8, c = –5
B
a = 1, b = –5, c = –8
C
a = 1, b = –8, c = –5
D
a = –1, b = –5, c = 8
9

On a coordinate plane, 5 points are plotted. The points are (1, 1,296), (2, 1,080), (3, 900), (4, 750), (5, 625).

Question illustration
A
f(x + 1) = f(x)
Option A
B
f(x + 1) = f(x)
Option B
C
f(x + 1) =
Option C
D
f(x + 1) =
Option D
10

What is the difference of the polynomials?(5x3 + 4x2) – (6x2 – 2x – 9)

A
–x3 + 6x2 + 9
B
–x3 + 2x2 – 9
C
5x3 – 2x2 – 2x – 9
D
5x3 – 2x2 + 2x + 9
11

A square piece of paper has an area of x2 square units. A rectangular strip with a width of 2 units and a length of x units is cut off of the square piece of paper. The remaining piece of paper has an area of 120 square units.

A
x2 − 2x − 120 = 0
B
x2 + 2x − 120 = 0
C
x2 − 2x + 120 = 0
D
x2 + 2x + 120 = 0
12

Which expression is equivalent to 7a2b + 10a2b2 + 14a2b3?

A
ab(7a2 + 10ab + 14b2)
B
a2b(7 + 10b + 14b2)
C
7a2(b + 3b2 + 7b3)
D
7a2b3(b2 + 3b + 7)
13

The resale value of a textbook decreases by 25% with each previous owner. A new textbook is sold for $85. Which function represents the resale value of the textbook after x owners?

A
f(x) = 85(1 – 0.25)x
B
f(x) = 85(1 + 0.25)x
C
f(x) = 85(0.25)x
D
f(x) = (85 – 0.25)x
14

Which term can be added to the list so that the greatest common factor of the three terms is 12h3?36h3, 12h6, __________

A
6h3
B
12h2
C
30h4
D
48h5
15

What is the product?

Question illustration
A
24 a squared minus 6 b
Option A
B
24 a squared minus 6 a b
Option B
C
24 a squared minus 18 b squared
Option C
D
24 a squared minus 18 a b
Option D
16

Shayna enlarged a square photo by adding 10 inches to each side so it could be seen on a large poster. The area of the enlarged photo is 256 square inches. In the equation (x + 10)2 = 256, x represents the side measure of the original square photo.

A
4 inches by 4 inches
B
6 inches by 6 inches
C
10 inches by 10 inches
D
12 inches by 12 inches
17

Ali graphs the function f(x) = –(x + 2)2 – 1 as shown.

Question illustration
A
The axis of symmetry should be x = –1.
B
The axis of symmetry should be x = 2.
C
The vertex should be a maximum.
D
The vertex should be (–2, 1).
18

What is the discriminant of the quadratic equation 2x + 5x2 = 1?

A
–18
B
–16
C
22
D
24
19

What is the coefficient of x after simplifying (−x−5)2?

A
−25
B
−10
C
10
D
25
20

The tile along the edge of a triangular community pool needs to be replaced.

Question illustration
A
12x2 + 15
B
20x2 + 25
C
12x2 + 8x + 25
D
24x2 + 16x + 50

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
49 verified answers

Cumulative Exam

Quiz
49 verified answers

Cumulative Exam

Assignment
11 verified answers

Solving Quadratic Equations: Quadratic Formula