Prentice Hall Algebra 2
  1. Which is the graph of y equals negative vertical line x minus 2 vertical line plus 1 question mark
    1. A v-shaped graph falls through (negative 1, 0) to a vertex at (1, negative 2), and then rises through (3, 0). All values are approximate.
    2. An inverted v-shaped graph rises through (1, 0) to a vertex at (2, 1), and then falls through (3, 0). All values are approximate.
    3. An inverted v-shaped graph rises through (negative 3, 0) to a vertex at (negative 2, 1), and then falls through (0, negative 1). All values are approximate.
    4. An inverted v-shaped graph rises through (1, negative 1) to a vertex at (2, 1), and then falls through (3, negative 1). All values are approximate.
  2. Which graph represents the solution of the inequality vertical line 3 x plus 12 vertical line greater than or equal to 3 question mark
    1. A number line has a leftward opening arrow starting at a closed circle at negative 5, and a rightward opening arrow starting at a closed circle at negative 3.
    2. A number line has a line segment that starts at a closed circle at 3 and ends at a closed circle at 5.
    3. A number line has a leftward opening arrow starting at a closed circle at negative 3, and a rightward opening arrow starting at a closed circle at 5.
    4. A number line has a line segment that starts at a closed circle at negative 3 and ends at a closed circle at 5.
  3. Josea wants to solve the system using substitution. left brace . table with 2 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , x equals negative 2 y plus 4 , row2 column 1 , 2 x minus 3 y equals 5 , end table

    Which of the following is the best way for Josea to proceed?

    1. Solve the first equation for y, then substitute into the second equation.
    2. Solve the second equation for y, then substitute into the first equation.
    3. Substitute negative 2 y plus 4  for x in the second equation.
    4. Substitute negative 2 y plus 4  for y in the second equation.
  4. A board must be cut so that its length is 40.50 cm. The tolerance is 0.25 cm. Which inequality describes the allowable lengths for the board?
    1. vertical line x minus 0 . 25 vertical line less than or equal to 40 . 50
    2. vertical line x minus 0 . 25 vertical line less than or equal to 40 . 50
    3. vertical line x minus 40 . 50 vertical line less than or equal to 0 . 25
    4. vertical line x minus 0 . 25 vertical line less than or equal to 40 . 75
  5. Which graph shows the solution to the given system?

    left brace . table with 2 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , 1 half , x minus y equals 1 , row2 column 1 , x equals 3 , end table

    1. A graph with two lines. The first line rises through (0, 1) and (4, 3). The second line is horizontal and passes through (4, 3).  All values are approximate.
    2. A graph with two lines. The first line falls through (negative 2, 0) and (3, negative 5 over 2). The second line is vertical and rises through (3, negative 5 over 2). All values are approximate.
    3. A graph with two lines. The first line falls through (0, 1) and (3, negative 1 over 2). The second line is vertical and rises through (3, negative 1 over 2). All values are approximate.
    4. A graph with two lines. The first line rises through (0, negative 1) through (3, 1 over 2). The second line is vertical and rises through (3, 1 over 2). All values are approximate.
  6. Consider the system below.

    left brace . table with 3 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , 4 x minus 3 y minus 4 z equals 17 , row2 column 1 , negative 2 x plus 3 y minus 2 z equals 1 , row3 column 1 , 4 x plus 6 y plus 8 z equals 2 , end table

    Which of the following steps would NOT be used to solve the equation by elimination?

    1. Add the first row to 2 times the second row.
    2. Add the third row to 4 times the second row.
    3. Add the first row to the third row.
    4. Add the first row to the second row.
  7. Which of the following inequalities does the graph represent?

    An inverted solid v-shaped inequality rises through (1, 0) to a vertex at (3, 2), and then falls through (5, 0). The region below the graph is shaded. All values are approximate.

    1. y less than or equal to , minus vertical line x minus 3 vertical line plus 2
    2. y greater than or equal to , minus vertical line x minus 3 vertical line plus 2
    3. y less than or equal to , minus vertical line x plus 3 vertical line plus 2
    4. y greater than or equal to , minus vertical line x plus 3 vertical line plus 2

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Prentice Hall Algebra 2 Chapter 1 Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Chapter 2 Functions, Equations, and Graphs Chapter 3 Linear Systems Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Equations Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions Chapter 6 Radical Functions and Rational Exponents Chapter 7 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Chapter 8 Rational Functions Chapter 9 Sequences and Series Chapter 10 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections Chapter 11 Probability and Statistics Chapter 12 Matrices Chapter 13 Periodic Functions and Trigonometry Chapter 14 Trigonometric Identities and Equations Skills Handbook English/Spanish Illustrated Glossary Selected Answers Index Acknowledgments