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Solving Linear-Quadratic Systems — Unit test Answers

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The first three steps for solving the quadratic equation by completing the square are shown. Fill in the missing number in the last step. 9x2 +54x = 7 9(x2 + 6x) = 7 9(x2 + 6x + 9) = 7 +

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What is the solution to 2x2+8x=x2-16?

A
x=-4
B
x=-2
C
x=2
D
x=4
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A group of students is given a 10 by 10 grid to cut into individual unit squares. The challenge is to create two squares using all of the unit squares. Their teacher states that after the two new squares are formed, one should have a side length two units greater than the other.

A
x2 + (x – 2)2 = 10
B
x2 + 2x2 = 10
C
x2 + (x – 2)2 = 100
D
x2 + 2x2 = 100
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Which represents the solution(s) of the system of equations, y = x2 – 6x + 8 and y = –x + 4? Determine the solution set by graphing.

A
(1, 3) only
B
(2, 0) and (4, 0)
C
(1, 3) and (4, 0)
D
no solutions
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A function g(x) has x-intercepts at (, 0) and (6, 0). Which could be g(x)?

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A
g(x) = 2(x + 1)(x + 6)
B
g(x) = (x – 6)(2x – 1)
C
g(x) = 2(x – 2)(x – 6)
D
g(x) = (x + 6)(x + 2)
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Solve x2 = 12x – 15 by completing the square. Which is the solution set of the equation?

A
(negative 6 minus StartRoot 51 EndRoot comma negative 6 + StartRoot 51 EndRoot)
Option A
B
(negative 6 minus StartRoot 21 EndRoot comma negative 6 + StartRoot 21 EndRoot)
Option B
C
(6 minus StartRoot 51 EndRoot comma 6 + StartRoot 51 EndRoot)
Option C
D
(6 minus StartRoot 21 EndRoot comma 6 + StartRoot 21 EndRoot)
Option D
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What are the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation 0 = 5x – 4x2 – 2?

A
a = 5, b = 4, c = 2
B
a = 5, b = –4, c = –2
C
a = –4, b = 5, c = –2
D
a = 4, b = –5, c = –2
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Which is a zero of the quadratic function f(x) = 9x2 – 54x – 19?

A
x =
Option A
B
x = 3
Option B
C
x = 6
Option C
D
x = 9
Option D
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Which represents the solution(s) of the system of equations, y = x2 – x + 1 and y = x? Determine the solution set by graphing.

A
(1, 1)
B
(0, 1) and (1, 1)
C
(0, 0) and (1, 1)
D
no solutions
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Which equations can be used to find the lengths of the legs of the triangle? Select three options.

A
0.5(x)(x + 2) = 24
B
x(x + 2) = 24
C
x2 + 2x – 24 = 0
D
x2 + 2x – 48 = 0
E
x2 + (x + 2)2 = 100
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What is the first step in solving the quadratic equation -5x2+8=133?

A
taking the square root of both sides of the equation
B
subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation
C
squaring both sides of the equation
D
adding 8 to both sides of the equation
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A rectangle’s width is 2 meters shorter than its length, l. Its area is 168 square meters. Which equation can be used to find the length of the rectangle?

A
l(l – 2) = 168
B
l(l + 2) = 168
C
2l 2 = 168
D
l 2 = 168
Option D
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Which shows the correct substitution of the values a, b, and c from the equation –2 = –x + x2 – 4 into the quadratic formula?Quadratic formula: x =

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A
x = StartFraction negative (negative 1) plus or minus StartRoot (negative 1) squared minus 4 (1)(negative 4) EndRoot Over 2(1) EndFraction
Option A
B
x = StartFraction negative 1 plus or minus StartRoot 1 squared minus 4 (negative 1)(negative 4) EndRoot Over 2(negative 1) EndFraction
Option B
C
x = StartFraction negative (negative 1) plus or minus StartRoot (negative 1) squared minus 4 (1)(negative 4) EndRoot Over 2(1) EndFraction
Option C
D
x = StartFraction negative (negative 1) plus or minus StartRoot (negative 1) squared minus 4 (1)(negative 2) EndRoot Over 2(1) EndFraction
Option D
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What are the solution(s) of the quadratic equation 98 – x2 = 0?

A
x =
Option A
B
x =
Option B
C
x =
Option C
D
no real solution
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Rounded to the nearest hundredth, what is the positive solution to the quadratic equation 0=2x2+3x-8?Quadratic formula: x =

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A
1.39
B
2.00
C
2.89
D
3.50
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What number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square? x2 + 12x = 11

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Zacharias is using the quadratic formula to solve the equation 0 = –2x2 + 5x – 3. He begins by substituting as shown.Quadratic formula: x = Substitution:

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A
The –5 should be 5.
B
The 52 should be –52.
C
The 2 in the numerator should be –2.
D
The 2 in the denominator should be –2.
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Which equations are true for x = –2 and x = 2? Select two optionsx2 – 4 = 0x2 = –4 3x2 + 12 = 04x2 = 162(x – 2)2 = 0

A
x2 – 4 = 0
B
x2 = –4
C
3x2 + 12 = 0
D
4x2 = 16
E
2(x – 2)2 = 0
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What are the zeros of the function f(x) = x2 + 5x + 5 written in simplest radical form?Quadratic formula: x =

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A
x =
Option A
B
x =
Option B
C
x =
Option C
D
x =
Option D
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Which shows the correct substitution of the values a, b, and c from the equation 0 = 4x2 + 2x – 1 into the quadratic formula below?Quadratic formula: x =

Question illustration
A
x = StartFraction negative 2 plus or minus StartRoot 2 squared minus 4(4)(negative 1) EndRoot Over 2(4) EndFraction
Option A
B
x = StartFraction negative 2 plus or minus StartRoot 2 squared minus 4(4)(1) EndRoot Over 2(4) EndFraction
Option B
C
x = StartFraction negative 2 plus or minus StartRoot 2 squared + 4(4)(negative 1) EndRoot Over 2(4) EndFraction
Option C
D
x = StartFraction negative 2 plus or minus StartRoot negative 2 squared minus 4(4)(negative 1) EndRoot Over 2(4) EndFraction
Option D

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