Chapter 5

Algebra 2 · 541 exercises

Problem 36

Complete parts a–c for each quadratic equation. a. Find the value of the discriminant. b. Describe the number and type of roots. c. Find the exact solutions by using the Quadratic Formula. \(3 x+6=-6 x^{2}\)

7 step solution

Problem 36

Solve each inequality using a graph, a table, or algebraically. $$ 4 x^{2}+20 x+25 \geq 0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 36

Graph each function. $$ y=-4 x^{2}+16 x-11 $$

6 step solution

Problem 36

Simplify. $$ (15+3 i)-(9-3 i) $$

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Problem 36

Solve each equation by completing the square. \(x^{2}-4 x+5=0\)

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Problem 36

Solve each equation by graphing. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located. $$ x^{2}+3 x-2=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 36

Solve each equation by factoring. \(4 x^{2}-17 x=-4\)

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Problem 36

PHYSICS For Exercises \(34-36,\) use the following information. An object is fired straight up from the top of a 200 -foot tower at a velocity of 80 feet per second. The height \(h(t)\) of the object \(t\) seconds after firing is given by \(h(t)=-16 t^{2}+80 t+200\) Interpret the meaning of the \(y\) -intercept in the context of this problem.

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Problem 37

Complete parts a–c for each quadratic equation. a. Find the value of the discriminant. b. Describe the number and type of roots. c. Find the exact solutions by using the Quadratic Formula. \(\frac{3}{4} x^{2}-\frac{1}{3} x-1=0\)

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Problem 37

Solve each inequality using a graph, a table, or algebraically. $$ x^{2}+12 x<-36 $$

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Problem 37

Graph each function. $$ y=-5 x^{2}-40 x-80 $$

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Problem 37

Simplify. $$ (3-4 i)-(1-4 i) $$

4 step solution

Problem 37

Solve each equation by completing the square. \(x^{2}+6 x+13=0\)

6 step solution

Problem 37

Solve each equation by graphing. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located. $$ x^{2}-4 x+2=0 $$

8 step solution

Problem 37

Solve each equation by factoring. \(4 x^{2}+8 x=-3\)

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Problem 37

Complete parts a-c for each quadratic function. a. Find the \(y\) -intercept, the equation of the axis of symmetry, and the \(x\) -coordinate of the vertex. b. Make a table of values that includes the vertex. c. Use this information to graph the function. $$ f(x)=3 x^{2}+6 x-1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 38

Complete parts a–c for each quadratic equation. a. Find the value of the discriminant. b. Describe the number and type of roots. c. Find the exact solutions by using the Quadratic Formula. \(.4 x^{2}+x-0.3=0\)

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Problem 38

Solve each inequality using a graph, a table, or algebraically. $$ -x^{2}+14 x-49 \geq 0 $$

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Problem 38

Graph each function. $$ y=-\frac{1}{2} x^{2}+5 x-\frac{27}{2} $$

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Problem 38

Simplify. $$ (3+4 i)(3-4 i) $$

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Problem 38

Solve each equation by completing the square. \(x^{2}-10 x+28=0\)

6 step solution

Problem 38

Solve each equation by graphing. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located. $$ -2 x^{2}+3 x+3=0 $$

8 step solution

Problem 38

Solve each equation by factoring. \(6 x^{2}+6=-13 x\)

6 step solution

Problem 38

Complete parts a-c for each quadratic function. a. Find the \(y\) -intercept, the equation of the axis of symmetry, and the \(x\) -coordinate of the vertex. b. Make a table of values that includes the vertex. c. Use this information to graph the function. $$ f(x)=-2 x^{2}+8 x-3 $$

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Problem 39

Complete parts a–c for each quadratic equation. a. Find the value of the discriminant. b. Describe the number and type of roots. c. Find the exact solutions by using the Quadratic Formula. \(0.2 x^{2}+0.1 x+0.7=0\)

4 step solution

Problem 39

Solve each inequality using a graph, a table, or algebraically. $$ 18 x-x^{2} \leq 81 $$

5 step solution

Problem 39

Graph each function. $$ y=\frac{1}{3} x^{2}-4 x+15 $$

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Problem 39

Simplify. $$ (1-4 i)(2+i) $$

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Problem 39

Solve each equation by completing the square. \(x^{2}+8 x+9=-9\)

4 step solution

Problem 39

Solve each equation by graphing. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located. $$ 0.5 x^{2}-3=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 39

Solve each equation by factoring. \(9 x^{2}+30 x=-16\)

6 step solution

Problem 39

Complete parts a-c for each quadratic function. a. Find the \(y\) -intercept, the equation of the axis of symmetry, and the \(x\) -coordinate of the vertex. b. Make a table of values that includes the vertex. c. Use this information to graph the function. $$ f(x)=-3 x^{2}-4 x $$

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Problem 40

Solve each equation by using the method of your choice. Find exact solutions. \(-4(x+3)^{2}=28\)

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Problem 40

Solve each inequality using a graph, a table, or algebraically. $$ 16 x^{2}+9<24 x $$

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Problem 40

Write each quadratic function in vertex form, if not already in that form. Then identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and direction of opening. $$ y=-3 x^{2}+12 x $$

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Problem 40

Simplify. $$ \frac{4 i}{3+i} $$

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Problem 40

NUMBER THEORY Use a quadratic equation to find two real numbers that satisfy each situation, or show that no such numbers exist. Their sum is \(-17\) and their product is 72

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Problem 40

Solve each equation by factoring. \(16 x^{2}-48 x=-27\)

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Problem 40

Complete parts a-c for each quadratic function. a. Find the \(y\) -intercept, the equation of the axis of symmetry, and the \(x\) -coordinate of the vertex. b. Make a table of values that includes the vertex. c. Use this information to graph the function. $$ f(x)=2 x^{2}+5 x $$

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Problem 41

Solve each equation by using the method of your choice. Find exact solutions. \(3 x^{2}-10 x=7\)

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Problem 41

Solve each inequality using a graph, a table, or algebraically. $$ (x-1)(x+4)(x-3)>0 $$

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Problem 41

Write each quadratic function in vertex form, if not already in that form. Then identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and direction of opening. $$ y=4 x^{2}+24 x $$

6 step solution

Problem 41

Simplify. $$ \frac{4}{5+3 i} $$

6 step solution

Problem 41

A picture has a square frame that is 2 inches wide. The area of the picture is one third of the total area of the picture and frame. What are the dimensions of the picture to the nearest quarter of an inch?

8 step solution

Problem 41

NUMBER THEORY Use a quadratic equation to find two real numbers that satisfy each situation, or show that no such numbers exist. Their sum is 7 and their product is \(14 .\)

7 step solution

Problem 41

Find the roots of \(x(x+6)(x-5)=0\)

4 step solution

Problem 41

Complete parts a-c for each quadratic function. a. Find the \(y\) -intercept, the equation of the axis of symmetry, and the \(x\) -coordinate of the vertex. b. Make a table of values that includes the vertex. c. Use this information to graph the function. $$ f(x)=0.5 x^{2}-1 $$

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Problem 42

Solve each equation by using the method of your choice. Find exact solutions. \(x^{2}+9=8 x\)

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Problem 42

BUSINESS A mall owner has determined that the relationship between monthly rent charged for store space \(r\) (in dollars per square foot) and monthly profit \(P(r)\) (in thousands of dollars) can be approximated by the function \(P(r)=-8.1 r^{2}+46.9 r-38.2 .\) Solve each quadratic equation or inequality. Explain what each answer tells about the relationship between monthly rent and profit for this mall.

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Problem 42

Write each quadratic function in vertex form, if not already in that form. Then identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and direction of opening. $$ y=4 x^{2}+8 x-3 $$

6 step solution

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