Modeling with Quadratic Functions — Unit test Answers

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What are the x-intercepts of the graph of the function f(x) = x2 + 5x − 36?

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(−4, 0) and (9, 0)
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(4, 0) and (−9, 0)
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(−3, 0) and (12, 0)
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(3, 0) and (−12, 0)
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Which equation, when graphed, has x-intercepts at (8, 0) and (−2, 0) and a y-intercept at (0, −48)?

A
f(x) = −3(x − 8)(x + 2)
B
f(x) = −3(x + 8)(x − 2)
C
f(x) = 3(x − 8)(x + 2)
D
f(x) = 3(x + 8)(x − 2)
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T
The vertex is the maximum value.
T
The axis of symmetry is x = .
Option T
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The domain is all real numbers.
T
The range is all real numbers.
T
The function is decreasing from (−∞, 6.75).
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Which translation maps the graph of the function f(x) = x2 onto the function g(x) = x2 − 6x + 6?

A
left 3 units, down 3 units
B
right 3 units, down 3 units
C
left 6 units, down 1 unit
D
right 6 units, down 1 unit
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The image shows a geometric representation of the function f(x) = x2 + 2x + 3 written in standard form.

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A
f(x) = (x + 2)2 + 3
B
f(x) = (x2 + 2x)2 + 3
C
f(x) = (x + 1)2 + 2
D
f(x) = (x + 3)2 + 2x
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The curve produced by the water coming from a fountain is sketched on the graph.

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A
f(x) = (x – 2)2 + 3
B
f(x) = –(x – 2)2 + 3
C
f(x) = (x + 2)2 + 3
D
f(x) = –(x + 2)2 + 3
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Jan'ai was asked to determine the minimum for a function with zeros located at –1 and 5, which also has a y-intercept of (0, –25). Her work is shown.Which best describes the first error in Jan'ai's work?

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A
She incorrectly determined the factors for the beginning function.
B
She incorrectly determined the a value.
C
She incorrectly transformed the equation to standard form.
D
She incorrectly determined the x-coordinate of the vertex.
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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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A
f(x) = –4(x – 50)(x – 250)
B
f(x) = (x – 50)(x – 250)
Option B
C
f(x) = 28(x + 50)(x + 250)
D
f(x) = (x + 50)(x + 250)
Option D

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