Regression Models — Cumulative exam Answers

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A polynomial is factored using algebra tiles.

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(x − 1) and (x + 3)
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(x + 1) and (x − 3)
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(x − 2) and (x + 3)
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(x + 2) and (x − 3)
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Giselle graphs the function f(x) = x2. Robin graphs the function g(x) = –x2. How does Robin’s graph relate to Giselle’s?

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Robin’s graph is a reflection of Giselle’s graph over the x-axis.
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Robin’s graph is a reflection of Giselle’s graph over the y-axis.
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Robin’s graph is a translation of Giselle’s graph 1 unit down.
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Robin’s graph is a translation of Giselle’s graph 1 unit left.
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What is the factored form of the polynomial?x2 − 15x + 36

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(x − 4)(x − 9)
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(x − 3)(x − 12)
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(x + 4)(x + 9)
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(x + 3)(x + 12)
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Between which two ordered pairs does the graph of f(x) = x2 + x – 9 cross the negative x-axis?Quadratic formula: x =

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(–6, 0) and (–5, 0)
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(–4, 0) and (–3, 0)
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(–3, 0) and (–2, 0)
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(–2, 0) and (–1, 0)
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The table shows the shoe sizes of women of different ages.

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a weak positive correlation
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a strong positive correlation
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a weak negative correlation
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a strong negative correlation
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The histogram represents the daily low and high temperatures in a city during March. Which comparison of the distributions is true?

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The distribution of low temperatures is nearly symmetric, and the distribution of high temperatures is nearly symmetric.
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The distribution of low temperatures is skewed right, and the distribution of high temperatures is nearly symmetric.
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The distribution of low temperatures is nearly symmetric, and the distribution of high temperatures is skewed right.
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The distribution of low temperatures is skewed right, and the distribution of high temperatures is skewed right.
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All-Star Trinkets estimates its monthly profits using a quadratic function. The table shows the total profit as a function of the number of trinkets produced.

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f(x) = –4(x – 50)(x – 250)
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f(x) = (x – 50)(x – 250)
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f(x) = 28(x + 50)(x + 250)
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f(x) = (x + 50)(x + 250)
Option D
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The function f(x) = x2 is translated 7 units to the left and 3 units down to form the function g(x). Which represents g(x)?

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g(x) = (x − 7)2 − 3
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g(x) = (x + 7)2 − 3
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g(x) = (x − 3)2 − 7
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g(x) = (x − 3)2 + 7
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What are the domain and range of f(x) = + 2?

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domain: ; range: {y | y > 0}
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domain: ; range: {y | y > 2}
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domain: {x | x is a real number}; range: {y | y > 2}
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domain: {x | x is a real number}; range: {y | y > –2}
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What is the value of the expression ?

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What is the value of the discriminant, b2 − 4ac, for the quadratic equation 0 = −2x2 − 3x + 8, and what does it mean about the number of real solutions the equation has?

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The discriminant is −55, so the equation has 2 real solutions.
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The discriminant is −55, so the equation has no real solutions.
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The discriminant is 73, so the equation has 2 real solutions.
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The discriminant is 73, so the equation has no real solutions.
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Which equation has an a-value of –2, a b-value of 1, and a c-value of 3?

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0 = –2x2 + x + 3
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0 = 2x2 + x + 3
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0 = –2x2 + 3
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0 = 2x2 – x + 3
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Which function represents exponential decay?

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f(x) =
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f(x) =
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f(x) = 4
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f(x) = 4
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Which is the graph of g(x) = – 2?

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three

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The vertex is the maximum value.
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The axis of symmetry is x = .
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The domain is all real numbers.
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The range is all real numbers.
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The function is decreasing from (−∞, 6.75).
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What is the value of the discriminant of the quadratic equation −2x2 = −8x + 8, and what does its value mean about the number of real number solutions the equation has?

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The discriminant is equal to 0, which means the equation has no real number solutions.
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The discriminant is equal to 0, which means the equation has one real number solution.
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The discriminant is equal to 128, which means the equation has no real number solutions.
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The discriminant is equal to 128, which means the equation has two real number solutions.

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