Prentice Hall Algebra 2
  1. Which expression represents the solution to 4 to the x , equals 13 question mark
    1. fraction log 13 , over log 4 end fraction
    2. log base 4 , plus , log base 13
    3. fraction log 4 , over log , 13 end fraction
    4. log base 13 , 4
  2. If f open x close equals , x squared  and g open x close equals x minus 1 comma  which statement is true?
    1. open f composition g close open x close greater than or equal to open g composition f close open x close  for all values of x.
    2. open f composition g close open x close less than or equal to open g composition f close open x close  for all values of x.
    3. open f composition g close open x close equals open g composition f close open x close  only for x equals 1.
    4. open f composition g close open x close not equal to open g composition f close open x close  for any value of x.
  3. If g open x close equals , x squared , minus 4  and h open x close equals 4 x minus 6 comma  which expression is equal to open , g over h , close . open x close , question mark
    1. fraction 4 x minus 6 , over x squared , minus 4 end fraction
    2. fraction x squared , minus 2 , over 4 x minus 3 end fraction
    3. x squared , minus 4 minus open 4 x minus 6 close
    4. fraction open , x plus 2 , close . open , x minus 2 , close , over 2 . open , 2 x minus 3 , close end fraction

GRIDDED RESPONSE

  1. Suppose that x and y vary inversely. What is the constant of variation if x equals 12  when y equals 4 question mark
  2. Solve for x colon . fraction 5 , over 2 x minus 2 end fraction . equals . fraction 15 , over x squared , minus 1 end fraction . .
  3. Solve for x colon log open x minus 3 close equals 3 .
  4. What is the value of the x-coordinate of the solution of the system of equations?

    left brace . table with 2 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , 2 x plus y equals 6 , row2 column 1 , y minus 3 equals x , end table

  5. What is the remainder when x to the fourth , minus , 3 x squared , plus 7 x plus 3  is divided by x minus 2 question mark
  6. The product of three consecutive even integers is negative , 2688 , .  What is the value of the largest integer?
  7. What is the smallest zero of f open x close equals , 2 x to the fifth , minus , 4 x squared , plus 3 x plus 7 question mark  Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
  8. What number do you add to each side of the equation when you solve x squared , plus 5 x equals 4  by completing the square?
  9. How many real roots does y equals , x squared , minus 3 x plus 7  have?

Short Response

  1. Sketch the graph of y equals . fraction x minus 2 , over open , x minus 2 , close . open , x minus 1 , close end fraction . .
  2. Solve the inequality vertical line 2 x minus 5 vertical line less than 9 .  Graph the solution.
  3. Solve 2 x squared , minus 11 equals , 12 to the x , .
  4. Solve the equation fraction 2 , g squared , over d end fraction . minus c equals 3 x  for g. Show your work.
  5. Factor x cubed , minus , 12 x squared , plus 35 x  completely.
  6. Explain how you know that the graph of f open x close equals negative , x to the fourth , minus 3 x plus 7  does not have up and down end behavior.
  7. Graph y equals . 3 super x plus 2 end super . minus 5 .

Extended Response

  1. Explain how to find an equation for the translation of y equals , 3 over x  that has asymptotes at x equals negative 13  and y equals 5.
  2. What is the inverse of y equals , x squared , plus 15 question mark  Is the inverse a function? Explain.
  3. A third−degree polynomial equation with rational coefficients has roots negative 4  and negative 4 i .  If the leading coefficient of the equation is 3 halves , comma  what is the equation? Show your work.
  4. Graph y plus 2 less than vertical line x minus 4 vertical line .  How did you decide where to shade and whether the boundary was a dashed or a solid line?

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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