Prentice Hall Algebra 2
  1. Writing Evaluate the determinant of each matrix. Describe any patterns.
    1. . matrix with 3 rows and 3 columns , row1 column 1 , 1 , column 2 2 , column 3 3 , row2 column 1 , 1 , column 2 2 , column 3 3 , row3 column 1 , 1 , column 2 2 , column 3 3 , end matrix
    2. . matrix with 3 rows and 3 columns , row1 column 1 , negative 1 , column 2 negative 2 , column 3 negative 3 , row2 column 1 , negative 3 , column 2 negative 2 , column 3 negative 1 , row3 column 1 , negative 1 , column 2 negative 2 , column 3 negative 3 , end matrix
    3. . matrix with 3 rows and 3 columns , row1 column 1 , 1 , column 2 2 , column 3 3 , row2 column 1 , 2 , column 2 3 , column 3 1 , row3 column 1 , 1 , column 2 2 , column 3 3 , end matrix
    4. . matrix with 3 rows and 3 columns , row1 column 1 , negative 1 , column 2 2 , column 3 negative 3 , row2 column 1 , 2 , column 2 negative 3 , column 3 negative 1 , row3 column 1 , negative 1 , column 2 2 , column 3 negative 3 , end matrix
  2. Reasoning For what value of x will matrix A have no inverse? eh equals . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , 1 , column 2 2 , row2 column 1 , 3 , column 2 x , end matrix

C Challenge

  1. Reasoning Suppose eh equals . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , eh , column 2 b , row2 column 1 , c , column 2 d , end matrix . comma  For what values of a, b, c, and d will A be its own inverse? (Hint: There is more than one correct answer.)
  2. Let m equals . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , eh , column 2 b , row2 column 1 , c , column 2 d , end matrix  and n equals . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , e , column 2 f , row2 column 1 , g , column 2 h , end matrix . .  Prove that the product of the determinants of M and N equals the determinant of the matrix product MN.

Standardized Test Prep

GRIDDED RESPONSE

SAT/ACT

  1. What is the determinant of . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , negative 2 , column 2 negative 3 , row2 column 1 , 5 , column 2 0 , end matrix . question mark
  2. If eh equals . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , 4 , column 2 2 , row2 column 1 , negative 3 , column 2 negative 1 , end matrix . comma  and the inverse of A is x . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , negative 1 , column 2 negative 2 , row2 column 1 , 3 , column 2 4 , end matrix . comma  what is the value of x? Enter your answer as a fraction.
  3. What is the value of fraction 6 factorial , over 8 factorial end fraction . question mark  Give your answer as a fraction in simplest terms.
  4. If log open 7 y minus 5 close equals 2 comma  what is the value of y?
  5. If the equation for a circle is x squared , plus , y squared , minus 2 x plus 6 y minus 6 equals 0 comma  what is its radius?

Mixed Review

See Lesson 12-2.

Solve each matrix equation.

  1. 2 . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , negative 1 , column 2 3 , row2 column 1 , negative 2 , column 2 0 , end matrix . minus 3 x equals . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , negative 8 , column 2 negative 9 , row2 column 1 , negative 7 , column 2 negative 3 , end matrix
  2. 2 x plus 3 . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , 4 , column 2 negative 6 , row2 column 1 , 8 , column 2 negative 3 , end matrix . equals . matrix with 2 rows and 2 columns , row1 column 1 , negative 8 , column 2 20 , row2 column 1 , negative 16 , column 2 5 , end matrix

See Lesson 11-1.

Evaluate each expression.

  1. 6!
  2. 9!
  3. fraction 15 factorial , over 5 factorial end fraction
  4. fraction 12 factorial , over 6 factorial 3 factorial end fraction

Get Ready! To prepare for Lesson 12-4, do Exercises 73–76.

See Lesson 3-5.

Solve each system.

  1. left brace . table with 3 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , x equals 5 , row2 column 1 , x minus y plus z equals 5 , row3 column 1 , x plus y minus z equals negative 5 , end table
  2. left brace . table with 3 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , x minus y minus z equals 9 , row2 column 1 , 3 x plus 2 z equals 12 , row3 column 1 , x equals y minus 2 z , end table
  3. left brace . table with 3 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , negative x plus 2 y plus z equals 0 , row2 column 1 , y equals negative 2 x plus 3 , row3 column 1 , z equals 3 x , end table
  4. left brace . table with 3 rows and 1 column , row1 column 1 , 5 x minus 4 y minus 3 z equals 3 , row2 column 1 , z equals y plus x , row3 column 1 , x equals 3 y plus 1 , end table

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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