Completing the Square — Unit test Answers

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Which statements are true about the graph of the function h(x) = –5x2 + 60x – 200? Select three options.The axis of symmetry is the line x = –6.The graph of h(x) will not intersect the graph of the parent function, f(x) = x2.The vertex of the graph is at (6, –20).The parabola has a maximum.The value of k, when the equation is written in vertex form, is –200.

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The axis of symmetry is the line x = –6.
B
The graph of h(x) will not intersect the graph of the parent function, f(x) = x2.
C
The vertex of the graph is at (6, –20).
D
The parabola has a maximum.
E
The value of k, when the equation is written in vertex form, is –200.
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The curve produced by the water coming from a fountain is sketched on the graph.

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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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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 translation maps the graph of the function f(x) = x2 onto the function g(x) = x2 − 6x + 6?

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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 graph of the function f(x) = (x + 2)(x − 4) is shown.

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all real values of x where x < −2
B
all real values of x where −2 < x < 4
C
all real values of x where 1 < x < 4
D
all real values of x where x < 0
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Which is one of the transformations applied to the graph of f(x) = x2 to change it into the graph of g(x) = 9x2 – 36x?

A
The graph of f(x) = x2 is widened.
B
The graph of f(x) = x2 is shifted right 4 units.
C
The graph of f(x) = x2 is shifted down 36 units.
D
The graph of f(x) = x2 is reflected over the x-axis.
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The vertex of the function is at (–4,–15).
T
The vertex of the function is at (–3,–16).
T
The graph is increasing on the interval x > –3.
T
The graph is positive only on the intervals where x 1.
T
The graph is negative on the interval x < –4.
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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 function f(x) = –3x2 + 36x – 119 written in vertex form is f(x) = –3(x – 6)2 – 11. Which statements are true about the graph of f(x)? Select three options.

A
The axis of symmetry is the line x = 6.
B
The vertex of the graph is at (–6, –11).
C
The parabola has a minimum.
D
The parabola opens down.
E
The value of h, when the equation is written in vertex form, is positive.

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