Prentice Hall Algebra 2
  1. The time it takes to copy pages varies directly with the number of pages being copied. The copier at your office can copy 21 color pages per minute and 40 black and white pages per minute. Approximately how long will it take to copy 60 color pages and 35 black and white pages?
    1. 0.9 minute
    2. 2.5 minutes
    3. 2.9 minutes
    4. 3.7 minutes
  2. Which equation is modeled by the graph?

    A v-shaped graph falls through (negative 4, 5) to a vertex at (negative 1.5, 0), and then rises through (0, 3). All values are approximate.

    1. y equals vertical line 2 x minus 3 vertical line
    2. y equals 2 vertical line x minus 3 vertical line
    3. y equals vertical line 2 x plus 3 vertical line
    4. y equals vertical line 2 x plus 3 vertical line
  3. What are the vertex and axis of symmetry for the given parabola?

    An upward-opening parabola falls through (3, 0) to a vertex at (5, negative 4), and then rises through (7, 0). All values are approximate.

    1. open negative 4 comma 5 close comma y equals 5
    2. open negative 4 comma 5 close comma x equals 5
    3. open 5 comma negative 4 close comma y equals negative 4
    4. open 5 comma negative 4 close comma x equals 5
  4. What is the product of cube root of 3 ,  and the fifth , root of 3 , , question mark
    1. the eighth , root of 3 ,
    2. the eighth , root of 9 ,
    3. the fifteenth , root of 3 to the eighth end root ,
    4. the eighth , root of 3 to the fifteenth end root ,
  5. Solve the equation x squared , minus 6 x equals 3  by completing the square.
    1. negative 3 plus minus 2 square root of 3
    2. 3 plus minus 2 square root of 3
    3. negative 3 plus minus 3 square root of 2
    4. 3 plus minus 3 square root of 2
  6. Solve 7 x squared , plus 196 equals 0  for x.
    1. plus minus 4 i square root of 7
    2. plus minus 2 i square root of 7
    3. plus minus 4 square root of 7
    4. plus minus 2 square root of 7
  7. Which inequality is modeled by the graph?

    A number line has a line segment is shaded between a closed circle at 1 and a closed circle at 7.

    1. k plus 1 less than or equal to 7
    2. vertical line k plus 1 vertical line less than or equal to 7
    3. k minus , 4 less than or equal to 3
    4. vertical line k minus 4 vertical line less than or equal to 3
  8. Which equation represents a line that contains the point (3, 2) and is parallel to y equals 3 , x minus , 12 question mark
    1. y equals , 1 third , x minus 7
    2. y equals 3 x minus 7
    3. y equals 3 x minus 3
    4. y equals , 1 third , x minus 3
  9. Which is the first incorrect step in simplifying cube root of x to the ninth , y to the sixth , z end root , . question mark

    table with 3 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , cap step , 1 colon . cube root of x to the ninth , y to the sixth , z end root , . equals , cube root of x to the ninth end root , , dot , cube root of y to the sixth end root , , dot , cube root of z , , row2 column 1 , cap step , 2 colon equals , x cubed , dot , cube root of y to the sixth end root , , dot , cube root of z , , row3 column 1 , cap step , 3 colon equals , x cubed , dot , y cubed , dot , cube root of z , , end table

    1. Step 1
    2. Step 2
    3. Step 3
    4. Each step is correct.
  10. A photographer is promoting three photo specials. How much does it cost for each type of print?

    A package of 1 five by seven, 3 three by fives, and 1 wallet sheet is 25 dollars. A package of 2 five by sevens, 5 three by fives, and one wallet sheet is 42 dollars. A package of 4 five by sevens, 4 three by fives, and two wallet sheets is 54 dollars.

    1. 5 times 7 , costs , dollars 7 comma 3 times 5 , costs , dollars 5 comma , cap wallet . costs , dollars 3
    2. 5 times 7 , costs , dollars 11 comma 3 times 5 , costs , dollars 7 comma , cap wallet . costs , dollars 3
    3. 5 times 7 , costs , dollars 12 comma 3 times 5 , costs , dollars 11 comma , cap wallet . costs , dollars 7
    4. 5 times 7 , costs , dollars 7 comma 3 times 5 , costs , dollars 5 comma , cap wallet . costs , dollars 5
  11. What is an equivalent form of fraction 5 , over 2 plus 2 i end fraction . question mark
    1. fraction 5 , over 4 i end fraction
    2. fraction 10 minus 10 i , over 4 minus 4 i end fraction
    3. fraction 5 plus 5 i , over 4 end fraction
    4. fraction 5 minus 5 i , over 4 end fraction

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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