Prentice Hall Algebra 2

Graph each equation.

  1. y squared , minus 8 x equals 0
  2. y squared , minus 8 y plus 8 x equals negative 16
  3. 2 x squared , minus y plus 20 x equals negative 53
  4. x squared , equals 12 . y
  5. y equals 4 . open x minus 3 close squared . minus 2
  6. open y minus 2 close squared . equals 4 open x plus 3 close

Write an equation of a parabola with vertex at (1, 1) and the given information.

  1. directrix y equals negative , 1 half
  2. directrix x equals , 3 halves
  3. focus at (1,0)
  4. Writing Explain how to find the distance from the focus to the directrix of the parabola x equals 2 , y squared , .

C Challenge

  1. Reasoning Use the definition of a parabola to show that the parabola with vertex (h, k) and focus (h, k + c) has the equation open x minus h close squared . equals 4 c open y minus k close .
    1. What part of a parabola is modeled by the function y equals square root of x question mark
    2. State the domain and range for the function in part (a).
  2. Proof If the radius and depth of a satellite dish are equal, prove that the radius is four times the focal length.

Standardized Test Prep

SAT/ACT

  1. What is the equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin and focus at open . 0 comma , 5 halves . close . question mark
    1. x equals negative , 1 tenth , y squared
    2. x equals , 1 tenth , y squared
    3. x equals negative , 1 tenth , x squared
    4. y equals , 1 tenth , x squared
  2. Use the information in the graph to find the equation for the graph.

    A leftward-opening parabola falls through (negative 3, 4) to a vertex at the origin, and then falls through (negative 3, negative 4). The directrix is x equals (3 over 2). All values are approximate.

    1. y squared , plus 6 x equals 0
    2. y squared , minus 6 x equals 0
    3. x squared , plus 6 y equals 0
    4. x squared , minus 6 y equals 0
  3. Which expression is NOT equivalent to open . 25 , x to the fourth , y . close super 1 third end super . question mark
    1. x . cube root of 25 x y end root ,
    2. 5 x , cube root of x y end root ,
    3. cube root of 25 , x to the fourth , y end root ,
    4. the sixth , root of 625 , x to the eighth , y squared end root ,

Extended Response

  1. Use the properties of logarithms to write log 12 in four different ways. Name each property you use.

Mixed Review

See Lesson 10-1.

Graph each equation. Identify the conic section and describe the graph and its lines of symmetry. Then find the domain and range.

  1. x squared , plus , y squared , equals 64
  2. x squared , plus 9 , y squared , equals 9
  3. 4 x squared , minus , 9 y squared , equals 36

Get Ready! To prepare for Lesson 10-3, do Exercises 66–69.

See Lesson 4-6.

Complete the square.

  1. x squared , minus 2 x plus white square
  2. x squared , plus 4 x plus white square
  3. x squared , plus 10 x plus white square
  4. x squared , minus 6 x plus white square

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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