Chapter 5

Algebra 2 · 541 exercises

Problem 64

Solve each equation by completing the square. $$ x^{2}+10 x+17=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 64

Simplify. $$ \frac{5-i \sqrt{3}}{5+i \sqrt{3}} $$

5 step solution

Problem 64

Factor completely. $$ 3 x^{2}+8 x+4 $$

7 step solution

Problem 64

Name the property illustrated by each equation. \(3(6 x-7 y)=3(6 x)+3(-7 y)\)

3 step solution

Problem 64

OPEN ENDED. Give an example of a quadratic function that has a domain of all real numbers and a range of all real numbers less than a maximum value. State the maximum value and sketch the graph of the function.

4 step solution

Problem 65

Solve each equation by completing the square. $$ x^{2}-6 x+18=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 65

Simplify. $$ \frac{1-i \sqrt{2}}{1+i \sqrt{2}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 65

Factor completely. $$ 6 x^{2}-14 x-12 $$

6 step solution

Problem 65

Name the property illustrated by each equation. \((3+4)+x=3+(4+x)\)

4 step solution

Problem 65

CHALLENGE Write an expression for the minimum value of a function of the form \(y=a x^{2}+c,\) where \(a>0 .\) Explain your reasoning. Then use this function to find the minimum value of \(y=8.6 x^{2}-12.5 .\)

4 step solution

Problem 66

Desiree works in a photography studio and makes a commission of \(\$ 8\) per photo package she sels. On Tuesday, she sold 3 more packages than she sold on Monday. For the two days, Victoria earned \(\$ 264 .\) How many photo packages did she sell on these two days?

4 step solution

Problem 66

Solve each equation by completing the square. $$ 4 x^{2}+8 x=9 $$

6 step solution

Problem 66

Solve each equation, and locate the complex solutions in the complex plane. $$ -3 x^{2}-9=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 66

The two zeros of a quadratic function are labeled \(x_{1}\) and \(x_{2}\) on the graph. Which expression has the greatest value? A. 2\(x_{1}\) B. \(x_{2}\) C. \(x_{2}-x_{1}\) D. \(x_{2}+x_{1}\)

8 step solution

Problem 66

Name the property illustrated by each equation. \((5 x)(-3 y)(6)=(-3 y)(6)(5 x)\)

4 step solution

Problem 67

State whether each trinomial is a perfect square. If so, factor it. \(x^{2}-5 x-10\)

5 step solution

Problem 67

Determine whether the given value satisfies the inequality. $$ -2 x^{2}+3 < 0 ; x=5 $$

4 step solution

Problem 67

Solve each equation, and locate the complex solutions in the complex plane. $$ -2 x^{2}-80=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 67

ACT/SAT The graph of which of the following equations is symmetrical about the \(y\) -axis? A \(y=x^{2}+3 x-1\) B \(y=-x^{2}+x\) C \(y=6 x^{2}+9\) D \(y=3 x^{2}-3 x+1\)

6 step solution

Problem 68

State whether each trinomial is a perfect square. If so, factor it. \(x^{2}-14 x+49\)

5 step solution

Problem 68

LAW ENFORCEMENT A certain laser device measures vehicle speed to within 3 miles per hour. If a vehicle's actual speed is 65 miles per hour, write and solve an absolute value equation to describe the range of speeds that might register on this device.

6 step solution

Problem 68

Determine whether the given value satisfies the inequality. $$ 4 x^{2}+2 x-3 \geq 0 ; x=-1 $$

4 step solution

Problem 68

Solve each equation, and locate the complex solutions in the complex plane. $$ \frac{2}{3} x^{2}+30=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 68

Simplify. \(i^{14}\)

3 step solution

Problem 68

REVIEW In which equation does every real number \(x\) correspond to a nonnegative real number \(y\) ? \(\begin{array}{rl}{\mathbf{F}} & {y=-x^{2}} \\ {\mathbf{G}} & {y=-x} \\\ {\mathbf{H}} & {y=x} \\ {\mathbf{J}} & {y=x^{2}}\end{array}\)

4 step solution

Problem 69

State whether each trinomial is a perfect square. If so, factor it. \(4 x^{2}+12 x+9\)

4 step solution

Problem 69

Determine whether the given value satisfies the inequality. $$ 4 x^{2}-4 x+1 \leq 10 ; x=2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 69

Solve each equation, and locate the complex solutions in the complex plane. $$ \frac{4}{5} x^{2}+1=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 69

Simplify. \((4-3 i)-(5-6 i)\)

4 step solution

Problem 69

Solve each system of equations by using inverse matrices. $$ \begin{array}{l}{2 x+3 y=8} \\ {x-2 y=-3}\end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 70

State whether each trinomial is a perfect square. If so, factor it. \(25 x^{2}+20 x+4\)

4 step solution

Problem 70

Determine whether the given value satisfies the inequality. $$ 6 x^{2}+3 x > 8 ; x=0 $$

3 step solution

Problem 70

Find the values of \(m\) and \(n\) that make each equation true. $$ (m+2 n)+(2 m-n) i=5+5 i $$

7 step solution

Problem 70

Simplify. \((7+2 i)(1-i)\)

4 step solution

Problem 70

Solve each system of equations by using inverse matrices. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x+4 y=9} \\ {3 x+2 y=-3}\end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 71

State whether each trinomial is a perfect square. If so, factor it. \(9 x^{2}-12 x+16\)

4 step solution

Problem 71

Find the values of \(m\) and \(n\) that make each equation true. $$ (2 m-3 n) i+(m+4 n)=13+7 i $$

6 step solution

Problem 71

Solve each equation by factoring. \(4 x^{2}+8 x=0\)

4 step solution

Problem 71

Find the inverse of each matrix, if it exists. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{2} & {5} \\ {-1} & {-2}\end{array}\right] $$

5 step solution

Problem 72

State whether each trinomial is a perfect square. If so, factor it. \(36 x^{2}-60 x+25\)

6 step solution

Problem 72

ELECTRICITY. The impedance in one part of a series circuit is \(3+4 j\) ohms, and the impedance in another part of the circuit is \(2-6 j .\) Add these complex numbers to find the total impedance in the circuit.

5 step solution

Problem 72

Solve each equation by factoring. \(x^{2}-5 x=14\)

4 step solution

Problem 72

Find the inverse of each matrix, if it exists. $$ \left[\begin{array}{ll}{4} & {3} \\ {1} & {1}\end{array}\right] $$

3 step solution

Problem 73

OPEN ENDED Write two complex numbers with a product of \(10 .\)

7 step solution

Problem 73

Solve each equation by factoring. \(3 x^{2}+10=17 x\)

5 step solution

Problem 73

Perform the indicated operation, if possible. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{2} & {-1} \\ {0} & {5}\end{array}\right] \cdot\left[\begin{array}{rr}{-3} & {2} \\ {1} & {4}\end{array}\right] $$

4 step solution

Problem 74

Solve each system of equations by using inverse matrices. \(5 x+3 y=-5\) \(7 x+5 y=-11\)

4 step solution

Problem 74

Perform the indicated operation, if possible. $$ \left[\begin{array}{ll}{1} & {-3}\end{array}\right] \cdot\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{4} & {-2} & {1} \\ {-3} & {2} & {0}\end{array}\right] $$

6 step solution

Problem 75

Which One Doesn't Belong? Identify the expression that does not belong with the other three. Explain your reasoning. $$ (3 i)^{2} \quad(2 i)(3 i)(4 i) \quad(6+2 i)-(4+2 i) $$

4 step solution

Problem 75

Solve each system of equations by using inverse matrices. \(6 x+5 y=8\) \(3 x-y=7\)

2 step solution

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