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Modeling with Quadratic Functions — Unit test Answers

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The function f(x) = –x2 – 4x + 5 is shown on the graph.

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The domain of the function is all real numbers less than or equal to −2.
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The domain of the function is all real numbers less than or equal to 9.
C
The range of the function is all real numbers less than or equal to −2.
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The range of the function is all real numbers less than or equal to 9.
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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)
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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Gerald graphs the function f(x) = (x – 3)2 – 1. Which statements are true about the graph? Select three options.The domain is {x| x ≥ 3}.The range is {y| y ≥ –1}.The function decreases over the interval (–∞, 3).The axis of symmetry is x = –1.The vertex is (3, –1).

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The domain is {x| x ≥ 3}.
B
The range is {y| y ≥ –1}.
C
The function decreases over the interval (–∞, 3).
D
The axis of symmetry is x = –1.
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The vertex is (3, –1).
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Which statements about the function are true? Select three options.

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The vertex of the function is at (–4,–15).
B
The vertex of the function is at (–3,–16).
C
The graph is increasing on the interval x > –3.
D
The graph is positive only on the intervals where x 1.
E
The graph is negative on the interval x < –4.
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The steps in writing f(x)=18x+3x2 in vertex form are shown, but a value is missing in the last step.Write the function in standard form. Factor a out of the first two terms. f(x)=3(x2+6x)Form a perfect square trinomial. f(x)=3(x2+6x+9)−3(9) Write the trinomial as a binomial squared. f(x)=3(x+___)2−27

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3
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6
C
9
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18
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Consider the quadratic function f(x) = x2 – 8x – 4. What is the value of the leading coefficient?

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–8
B
–4
C
0
D
1
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What is the axis of symmetry of h(x) = 6x2 − 60x + 147?

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x = −5
B
x = −3
C
x = 3
D
x = 5
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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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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.
B
Robin’s graph is a reflection of Giselle’s graph over the y-axis.
C
Robin’s graph is a translation of Giselle’s graph 1 unit down.
D
Robin’s graph is a translation of Giselle’s graph 1 unit left.
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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)
B
(4, 0) and (−9, 0)
C
(−3, 0) and (12, 0)
D
(3, 0) and (−12, 0)
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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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f(x) = (x + 2)2 + 3
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f(x) = (x2 + 2x)2 + 3
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f(x) = (x + 1)2 + 2
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f(x) = (x + 3)2 + 2x
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A boy throws a baseball across a field. The ball reaches its maximum height, 18 meters, after 1 second. After approximately 2.3 seconds, the ball lands on the ground. The ball’s motion can be modeled using the function f(x) = –10x2 + 20x + 8. What is the height of the ball 1.5 seconds after it is thrown?

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11.7 meters
B
13.8 meters
C
15.5 meters
D
17.5 meters
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Which is the graph of the function f(x) = x2 + 2x + 3?

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On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens up. It goes through (negative 2, 3), has a vertex at (negative 1, 2), and goes through (0, 3).
Option A
B
On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens up. It goes through (0, 3), has a vertex at (1, 2), and goes through (2, 3).
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens up. It goes through (negative 4, 3), has a vertex at (negative 2, negative 1), and goes through (0, 3).
Option C
D
On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens up. It goes through (0, 3), has a vertex at (2, negative 1), and goes through (4, 3).
Option D
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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?

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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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What is the y-value of the vertex of the function f(x)=−(x+8)(x−14)?

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3
B
6
C
112
D
121

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