Chapter 14

Algebra 2 · 355 exercises

Problem 53

Find each value. $$ \sin \left(\cos ^{-1} \frac{2}{3}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 53

Find the first five terms of the sequence in which \(a_{1}=3, a_{n+1}=2 a_{n}+5\)

5 step solution

Problem 54

The graph of the equation \(y=2 \cos \theta\) is shown. Which is a solution for \(2 \cos \theta=1 ?\) F. \(\frac{8 \pi}{3}\) G. \(\frac{13 \pi}{3}\) H. \(\frac{10 \pi}{3}\) J. \(\frac{15 \pi}{3}\)

6 step solution

Problem 54

Simplify each expression. $$ \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} $$

3 step solution

Problem 54

Simplify each expression. \(\csc \theta \tan \theta+\sec \theta\)

4 step solution

Problem 54

Write an equation of a parabola with focus at \((11,-1)\) and directrix \(y=2 .\) (lesson \(10-2 )\)

3 step solution

Problem 54

Find each value. $$ \cos \left(\cos ^{-1} \frac{4}{7}\right) $$

3 step solution

Problem 54

PREREQUISITE SKILL Graph each pair of functions on the same set of axes. $$ y=x^{2}, y=3 x^{2} $$

6 step solution

Problem 55

Find the exact value of \(\sin 2 \theta, \cos 2 \theta, \sin \frac{\theta}{2},\) and \(\cos \frac{\theta}{2}\) for each of the following. \(\sin \theta=\frac{3}{5} ; 0^{\circ}<\theta<90^{\circ}\)

5 step solution

Problem 55

Write each expression in quadratic form, if possible. $$ a^{8}-7 a^{4}+13 $$

3 step solution

Problem 55

Simplify each expression. $$ \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 55

A pilot is flying from Chicago to Columbus, a distance of 300 miles. In order to avoid an area of thunderstorms, she alters her initial course by \(15^{\circ}\) and flies on this course for 75 miles. How far is she from Columbus?

7 step solution

Problem 55

TEACHING Ms. Granger has taught 288 students at this point in her career. If she has 30 students each year from now on, the function \(S(t)=288+30 t\) gives the number of students \(S(t)\) she will have taught after \(t\) more years. How many students will she have taught after 7 more years?

6 step solution

Problem 55

Find each value. $$ \sin ^{-1}\left(\sin \frac{5}{6}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 55

PREREQUISITE SKILL Graph each pair of functions on the same set of axes. $$ y=3 x^{2}, y=3 x^{2}-4 $$

6 step solution

Problem 56

Find the exact value of \(\sin 2 \theta, \cos 2 \theta, \sin \frac{\theta}{2},\) and \(\cos \frac{\theta}{2}\) for each of the following. \(\cos \theta=\frac{1}{2} ; 0^{\circ}<\theta<90^{\circ}\)

4 step solution

Problem 56

Simplify each expression. $$ \frac{\sqrt{6}}{4}+\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} $$

3 step solution

Problem 56

PREREQUISITE SKILL Name the property illustrated by each statement. If \(4+8=12,\) then \(12=4+8\)

2 step solution

Problem 56

Find each value. $$ \cos \left(\tan ^{-1} \frac{3}{4}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 56

PREREQUISITE SKILL Graph each pair of functions on the same set of axes. $$ y=2 x^{2}, y=2(x+1)^{2} $$

6 step solution

Problem 57

Find the exact value of \(\sin 2 \theta, \cos 2 \theta, \sin \frac{\theta}{2},\) and \(\cos \frac{\theta}{2}\) for each of the following. \(\cos \theta=\frac{5}{6} ; 0^{\circ}<\theta<90^{\circ}\)

6 step solution

Problem 57

Simplify each expression. $$ \frac{1}{2}-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} $$

4 step solution

Problem 57

Solve each equation. \(x^{2}=\frac{20}{16}\)

3 step solution

Problem 57

GEOMETRY Find the total number of diagonals that can be drawn in a decagon.

4 step solution

Problem 58

Find the exact value of \(\sin 2 \theta, \cos 2 \theta, \sin \frac{\theta}{2},\) and \(\cos \frac{\theta}{2}\) for each of the following. \(\sin \theta=\frac{4}{5} ; 0^{\circ}<\theta<90^{\circ}\)

4 step solution

Problem 58

Find each value if \(f(x)=x^{2}-7 x+5\) \(f(2)\)

3 step solution

Problem 58

Solve each equation. \(x^{2}=\frac{9}{25}\)

3 step solution

Problem 58

Solve each equation. Round to the nearest hundredth. $$ 4^{x}=24 $$

6 step solution

Problem 59

Find the exact value of each expression. \(\sin 240^{\circ}\)

4 step solution

Problem 59

Find each value if \(f(x)=x^{2}-7 x+5\) \(f(0)\)

3 step solution

Problem 59

Solve each equation. \(x^{2}=\frac{5}{25}\)

3 step solution

Problem 59

PREREQUISITE SKILL Name the property illustrated by each statement. If \(q+(8+5)=32,\) then \(q+13=32\)

4 step solution

Problem 59

Solve each equation. Round to the nearest hundredth. $$ 4.3^{3 x+1}=78.5 $$

5 step solution

Problem 60

Find the exact value of each expression. \(\cos 315^{\circ}\)

4 step solution

Problem 60

Find each value if \(f(x)=x^{2}-7 x+5\) \(f(-3)\)

5 step solution

Problem 60

Solve each equation. \(x^{2}=\frac{18}{32}\)

4 step solution

Problem 60

Solve each equation. Round to the nearest hundredth. $$ 7^{x-2}=53^{-x} $$

6 step solution

Problem 61

Find the exact value of each expression. \(\sin 150^{\circ}\)

4 step solution

Problem 61

Simplify each expression. $$ \frac{3}{a-2}+\frac{2}{a-3} $$

6 step solution

Problem 62

PREREQUISITE SKILL Solve each equation. $$ (x+6)(x-5)=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 62

Simplify each expression. $$ \frac{w+12}{4 w-16}-\frac{w+4}{2 w-8} $$

8 step solution

Problem 63

PREREQUISITE SKILL Solve each equation. $$ (x-1)(x+1)=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 63

Simplify each expression. $$ \frac{3 y+1}{2 y-10}+\frac{1}{y^{2}-2 y-15} $$

6 step solution

Problem 64

PREREQUISITE SKILL Solve each equation. $$ x(x+2)=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 64

Find the value of each function. $$ \cos 150^{\circ} $$

3 step solution

Problem 65

PREREQUISITE SKILL Solve each equation. $$ (2 x-5)(x+2)=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 65

Find the value of each function. $$ \tan 135^{\circ} $$

5 step solution

Problem 66

PREREQUISITE SKILL Solve each equation. $$ (2 x+1)(2 x-1)=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 66

Find the value of each function. $$ \sin \frac{3 \pi}{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 67

PREREQUISITE SKILL Solve each equation. $$ x^{2}(2 x+1)=0 $$

4 step solution

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