Prentice Hall Algebra 2

4 Chapter Review

Connecting BIG ideas and Answering the Essential Questions

1 Equivalence
Vertex form of a quadratic function shows the vertex of the parabola. Standard form is “calculator ready.” Both forms give additional information.
The Different Forms of a Quadratic Function (Lessons 4-1 and 4-2)
y equals 2 open x minus 1 , close squared , plus 3 has vertex (1, 3) and opens upward open 2 greater than 0 close .
y equals negative 2 , x squared , plus 4 x plus 1 has vertex with x-coordinate negative . fraction 4 , over 2 . open , negative 2 , close end fraction . equals 1  and opens downward open negative 2 less than 0 close .

Each has axis of symmetry x = 1.
Each is a stretch of y equals , x squared  by the factor 2.
Modeling With Quadratics (Lessons 4-3 and 4-9)
y equals negative 16 , x squared , plus 12 x plus 4  can model the height y in feet reached by the coin tossed by the referee before the game. x represents time in seconds.
A downward-opening parabola rises from (0, 4) to a vertex at (0.5, 6), and then falls to (4, 0). All values are approximate.
2 Function
Any quadratic function is possibly a stretch or compression, a reflection, and a translation of y equals , x squared , .
   
3 Solving Equations and Inequalities
The real solutions of a quadratic equation show the zeros of the related quadratic function and the x-intercepts of its graph.
Helpful Aids for Solving Quadratic Equations (Lessons 4-4, 4-6, 4-8)
Factor a quadratic: negative 16 , x squared , plus 12 x plus 4
equals negative 4 open 4 x plus 1 close open x minus 1 close
Complete the square: x squared , plus 4 x plus  1
equals , x squared , plus 4 x plus . open , 4 halves , close squared . plus 1 minus . open , 4 halves , close squared
equals open x plus 2 , close squared , minus 3
Complex numbers: x squared , plus 1 equals open x plus i close open x minus i close
where i equals , square root of negative 1 end root
Solving Quadratic Equations (Lessons 4-5, 4-7)
table with 6 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , negative 16 , x squared , plus 12 x plus 4 equals 0 rightwards arrow , row2 column 1 , negative 4 . open , 4 x plus 1 , close . open , x minus 1 , close . equals 0 rightwards arrow , row3 column 1 , x equals negative , 1 fourth , or , x equals 1. , row4 column 1 , negative 2 , x squared , plus 4 x plus 1 equals 0 rightwards arrow , row5 column 1 , x equals . fraction negative 1 plus minus . square root of sub 4 , 2 minus 4 . open , negative 2 , close . open 1 close end root , over 2 . open , negative 2 , close end fraction . rightwards arrow , row6 column 1 , x equals 1 plus , fraction square root of 6 , over 2 end fraction , or , x equals 1 minus , fraction square root of 6 , over 2 end fraction , . , end table

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Table of Contents

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