Prentice Hall Algebra 2

4 Cumulative Test Prep

Vocabulary Builder

As you solve test items, you must understand the meanings of mathematical terms. Match each term with its mathematical meaning.

  1. axis of symmetry
  2. discriminant
  3. imaginary number
  4. Zero-Product Property
  5. parabola
  6. perfect square trinomial
  7. completing the square
  1. value of b squared , minus 4 eh c  for the equation eh , x squared , plus b x plus c equals 0
  2. If eh b equals 0 comma  then eh equals 0  or b equals 0 .
  3. line that divides a parabola into two parts that are mirror images
  4. a + bi, a and b are real numbers and b not equal to 0
  5. square of a binomial
  6. process of finding the last term to make a perfect square trinomial
  7. graph of a quadratic function

Multiple Choice

Read each question. Then write the letter of the correct answer on your paper.

  1. Which equation is equivalent to x squared , plus 24 x plus 100 equals negative 46 question mark
    1. open x plus 12 , close squared , equals negative 2
    2. open x minus 12 , close squared , equals negative 2
    3. open x minus 12 , close squared , equals 2
    4. open x plus 12 , close squared , equals 2
  2. What is the solution of the following system of equations? left brace . table with 3 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , x plus y plus z equals 13 , row2 column 1 , 2 x minus y equals 4 , row3 column 1 , x plus z equals negative 3 , end table

    1. x equals 10 comma y equals 16 comma z equals 13
    2. x equals 16 comma y equals 28 comma z equals negative 19
    3. x equals 10 comma y equals 16 comma z equals negative 13
    4. x equals negative 16 comma y equals negative 28 comma z equals 19

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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