Prentice Hall Algebra 2

1 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. inequality
  2. compound inequality
  3. extraneous solution
  4. expression
  5. equation
  1. a mathematical sentence that contains greater than comma less than comma greater than or equal to comma less than or equal to comma or not equal to
  2. a solution of an equation derived from an original equation but not a solution of the original equation
  3. a pair of inequalities joined by and or or
  4. a mathematical sentence that contains an equals sign
  5. a mathematical phrase that uses numbers, variables, and operational symbols

Multiple Choice

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

  1. Which equation represents the data in the table?

    x negative 2 negative 1 1 3 5
    y 2 0 0 4 8
    1. y equals negative 2 x minus 2
    2. y equals vertical line x vertical line plus 2
    3. y equals vertical line x vertical line negative 1
    4. y equals 2 vertical line x vertical line negative 2
  2. A model of a suspension bridge is built as shown.

    A suspension bridge has 4 cables that are radical 20 inches long.

    Which of the following is closest to the length of the cable?

    1. 2 inches
    2. 4 inches
    3. 10 inches
    4. 20 inches

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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