Chapter 5

Algebra 2 · 541 exercises

Problem 56

Solve each equation by graphing. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located. \(0=-x^{2}-4 x+5\)

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Problem 56

FUND-RAISING For Exercises 56 and 57 , use the following information. Last year, 300 people attended the Sunnybrook High School Drama Club's winter play. The ticket price was \(\$ 8 .\) The advisor estimates that 20 fewer people would attend for each \(\$ 1\) increase in ticket price. What ticket price would give the most income for the Drama Club?

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Problem 57

Solve each equation by using the Square Root Property. \(x^{2}-8 x+16=7\)

5 step solution

Problem 57

Solve each equation by using the method of your choice. Find exact solutions. $$ 3 x^{2}+6 x-2=3 $$

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Problem 57

CHALLENGE Explain how you can find an equation of a parabola using the coordinates of three points on its graph.

5 step solution

Problem 57

Simplify. $$ (3-5 i)+(3+5 i) $$

4 step solution

Problem 57

Evaluate the determinant of each matrix. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rrr}{2} & {-1} & {-6} \\ {5} & {0} & {3} \\ {-3} & {2} & {11}\end{array}\right] $$

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Problem 57

Solve each equation by graphing. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located. \(0=4 x^{2}+4 x+1\)

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Problem 57

FUND-RAISING For Exercises 56 and 57 , use the following information. Last year, 300 people attended the Sunnybrook High School Drama Club's winter play. The ticket price was \(\$ 8 .\) The advisor estimates that 20 fewer people would attend for each \(\$ 1\) increase in ticket price. If the Drama Club raised its tickets to this price, how much income should it expect to bring in?

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Problem 58

Solve each equation by using the Square Root Property. \(4 x^{2}-4 x+1=8\)

5 step solution

Problem 58

Solve each matrix equation or system of equations by using inverse matrices. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{3} & {6} \\ {2} & {-1}\end{array}\right] \cdot\left[\begin{array}{l}{a} \\\ {b}\end{array}\right]=\left[\begin{array}{c}{-3} \\ {18}\end{array}\right] $$

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Problem 58

Simplify. $$ (7-4 i)-(3+i) $$

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Problem 58

Evaluate the determinant of each matrix. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rrr}{6} & {5} & {2} \\ {-3} & {0} & {-6} \\ {1} & {4} & {2}\end{array}\right] $$

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Problem 58

Solve each equation by graphing. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located. \(0=3 x^{2}-10 x-4\)

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Problem 58

Find the value of the maximum or minimum of each quadratic function to the nearest hundredth. $$ f(x)=3 x^{2}-7 x+2 $$

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Problem 59

Simplify. \(\frac{2 i}{3+i}\)

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Problem 59

Solve each matrix equation or system of equations by using inverse matrices. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{5} & {-7} \\ {-3} & {4}\end{array}\right] \cdot\left[\begin{array}{c}{m} \\\ {n}\end{array}\right]=\left[\begin{array}{r}{-1} \\ {1}\end{array}\right] $$

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Problem 59

ACT/SAT If \(f(x)=x^{2}-5 x\) and \(f(n)=-4\) which of the following could be \(n ?\) \(\mathrm{A}-5\) \(\mathrm{B}-4\) \(\mathrm{C}-1\) \(\mathrm{D} 1\)

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Problem 59

Simplify. $$ (-3-i)(2-2 i) $$

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Problem 59

Use the Internet or other reference to find examples of the golden rectangle in architecture. What applications does the golden ratio have in music?

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Problem 59

Determine whether \(f(x)=3 x^{2}-12 x-7\) has a maximum or a minimum value. Then find the maximum or minimum value.

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Problem 59

Find the value of the maximum or minimum of each quadratic function to the nearest hundredth. $$ f(x)=-5 x^{2}+8 x $$

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Problem 60

Simplify. \(\frac{4}{5-i}\)

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Problem 60

Solve each matrix equation or system of equations by using inverse matrices. $$ \begin{array}{l}{3 j+2 k=8} \\ {j-7 k=18}\end{array} $$

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Problem 60

REVIEW Which of the following most accurately describes the translation of the graph of \(y=(x+5)^{2}-1\) to the graph of \(y=(x-1)^{2}+3 ?\) \(\mathbf{F}\) up 4 and 6 to the right \(\mathbf{G}\) up 4 and 1 to the left \(\mathbf{H}\) down 1 and 1 to the right \(\mathbf{J}\) down 1 and 5 to the left

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Problem 60

Simplify. $$ \frac{(10+i)^{2}}{4-i} $$

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Problem 60

Factor completely. $$ x^{2}+5 x $$

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Problem 60

Vince needs 12 quarts of a 60% anti-freeze solution. He will combine an amount of 100% anti-freeze with an amount of a 50% anti-freeze solution. How many quarts of each solution should be mixed to make the required amount of the 60% anti-freeze solution?

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Problem 60

Find the value of the maximum or minimum of each quadratic function to the nearest hundredth. $$ f(x)=2 x^{2}-3 x+2 $$

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Problem 61

Simplify. \(\frac{1+i}{3-2 i}\)

6 step solution

Problem 61

Solve each matrix equation or system of equations by using inverse matrices. $$ \begin{array}{l}{5 y+2 z=11} \\ {10 y-4 z=-2}\end{array} $$

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Problem 61

Find the value of the discriminant for each quadratic equation. Then describe the number and type of roots for the equation. $$ 3 x^{2}-6 x+2=0 $$

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Problem 61

Simplify. $$ \frac{2-i}{3-4 i} $$

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Problem 61

Factor completely. $$ x^{2}-100 $$

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Problem 61

Write a perfect square trinomial equation in which the linear coefficient is negative and the constant term is a fraction. Then solve the equation.

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Problem 61

Find the value of the maximum or minimum of each quadratic function to the nearest hundredth. $$ f(x)=-6 x^{2}+9 x $$

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Problem 62

Solve each system of inequalities. \(x+y \leq 9\) \(x-y \leq 3\) \(y-x \geq 4\)

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Problem 62

Find each product, if possible. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{-6} & {3} \\ {4} & {7}\end{array}\right] \cdot\left[\begin{array}{rr}{2} & {-5} \\ {-3} & {6}\end{array}\right] $$

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Problem 62

Find the value of the discriminant for each quadratic equation. Then describe the number and type of roots for the equation. $$ 4 x^{2}+7 x=11 $$

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Problem 62

Simplify. $$ (-5+2 i)(6-i)(4+3 i) $$

2 step solution

Problem 62

Factor completely. $$ x^{2}-11 x+28 $$

6 step solution

Problem 62

Find the value of the maximum or minimum of each quadratic function to the nearest hundredth. $$ f(x)=7 x^{2}+4 x+1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 63

Solve each system of inequalities. \(x \geq 1\) \(y \leq-1\) \(y \leq x\)

3 step solution

Problem 63

Find each product, if possible. $$ \left[\begin{array}{ccc}{2} & {-6} & {3}\end{array}\right] \cdot\left[\begin{array}{rr}{3} & {-3} \\ {9} & {0} \\ {-2} & {4}\end{array}\right] $$

5 step solution

Problem 63

Find the value of the discriminant for each quadratic equation. Then describe the number and type of roots for the equation. $$ 2 x^{2}-5 x+6=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 63

Simplify. $$ (2+i)(1+2 i)(3-4 i) $$

3 step solution

Problem 63

Factor completely. $$ x^{2}-18 x+81 $$

5 step solution

Problem 63

Determine whether the value of \(c\) that makes \(a x^{2}+b x+c\) a perfect square trinomial is sometimes, always, or never negative. Explain your reasoning.

4 step solution

Problem 63

Name the property illustrated by each equation. \(2 x+4 y+3 z=2 x+3 z+4 y\)

2 step solution

Problem 63

Find the value of the maximum or minimum of each quadratic function to the nearest hundredth. $$ f(x)=-4 x^{2}+5 x $$

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