Chapter 5

Algebra 2 · 550 exercises

Problem 52

Solve each equation by factoring, by taking square roots, or by graphing. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest hundredth. $$ 2 x^{2}-6 x=8 $$

5 step solution

Problem 52

Write each function in standard form. $$ y=-(3 x-4)^{2}+6 $$

3 step solution

Problem 52

Factor each expression completely. $$ 18 z^{2}-8 $$

5 step solution

Problem 52

Find each product. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{3} & {10} \\ {1} & {5}\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{rr}{-7} & {2} \\ {8} & {4}\end{array}\right] $$

6 step solution

Problem 53

Solve each quadratic equation by completing the square. $$ x^{2}-\frac{1}{2} x=\frac{1}{3} $$

8 step solution

Problem 53

a. The area of a rectangle is 36 \(\mathrm{in.}^{2} .\) The perimeter of the rectangle is 36 \(\mathrm{in.}\) Write an equation using one variable to find the dimensions of the rectangle. b. Find the dimensions of the rectangle to the nearest hundredth of an inch.

7 step solution

Problem 53

Writing In reality, is it possible for Mr. Milde's average to be an imaginary number? Explain.

3 step solution

Problem 53

Solve each equation by factoring, by taking square roots, or by graphing. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest hundredth. $$ 2 x^{2}+x-28=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 53

Write each function in standard form. $$ y=2 x(x+7)+8 x $$

2 step solution

Problem 53

Factor each expression completely. $$ 12 y^{2}-75 $$

4 step solution

Problem 53

Solve each system by elimination. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{c}{x+y=7} \\ {5 x-y=5}\end{array}\right. $$

6 step solution

Problem 54

Solve each quadratic equation by completing the square. $$ 3 x^{2}+x=\frac{2}{3} $$

9 step solution

Problem 54

Critical Thinking The graphs of each pair of functions intersect. Find their points of intersection without using a calculator. Hint: Solve as a system using substitution. $$ \begin{array}{l}{y=x^{2}} \\ {y=-\frac{1}{2} x^{2}+\frac{3}{2} x+3}\end{array} $$

7 step solution

Problem 54

Write each function in standard form. $$ y=\frac{1}{2}(x-5)^{2}+5 $$

3 step solution

Problem 54

Factor each expression completely. $$ 64 t^{2}-16 $$

2 step solution

Problem 54

Solve each system by elimination. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l}{2 x-3 y=-14} \\ {3 x-y=7}\end{array}\right. $$

5 step solution

Problem 54

A rock club's profit from booking local bands depends on the ticket price. Using past recipts the owners find that the profit \(p\) can be modeled by the function \(p=-15 t^{2}+600 t+50,\) where trepresents the ticket price in dollars. a. What price yields the maximum profit? b. What is the maximum profit? c. Open-Ended What price would you pay to see your favorite local band? How much profit would the club owner make using that ticket price?

6 step solution

Problem 55

Writing Summarize how to use the discriminant to analyze the types of solutions of a quadratic equation.

3 step solution

Problem 55

Solve each quadratic equation by completing the square. $$ 2 x^{2}-\frac{1}{2} x=\frac{1}{8} $$

5 step solution

Problem 55

Multiple Choice In a complex number plane, what geometric figure describes the complex numbers with absolute value 10\(?\) $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { A square }} & {\text { B circle }} \\ {\text { C line }} & {\text { D two points }}\end{array} $$

3 step solution

Problem 55

Critical Thinking The graphs of each pair of functions intersect. Find their points of intersection without using a calculator. Hint: Solve as a system using substitution. $$ \begin{array}{l}{y=x^{2}-2} \\ {y=3 x^{2}-4 x-2}\end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 55

Write each function in standard form. $$ y=-0.1(10 x+20)^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 55

Factor each expression completely. $$ 12 x^{2}+36 x+27 $$

3 step solution

Problem 55

Solve each system by elimination. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l}{x-3 y=2} \\ {x-2 y=1}\end{array}\right. $$

5 step solution

Problem 56

Solve each quadratic equation by completing the square. $$ x^{2}+\frac{3}{4} x=\frac{1}{2} $$

6 step solution

Problem 56

$$ (x+3 i)(x-3 i)=34 $$

4 step solution

Problem 56

Critical Thinking The graphs of each pair of functions intersect. Find their points of intersection without using a calculator. Hint: Solve as a system using substitution. $$ \begin{array}{l}{y=-x^{2}+x+4} \\ {y=2 x^{2}-6}\end{array} $$

6 step solution

Problem 56

Write each function in standard form. $$ y=(1-4 x)^{2}+1 $$

4 step solution

Problem 56

Factor each expression completely. $$ 16 x^{2}-80 x+100 $$

5 step solution

Problem 56

For each direct variation, find the value of \(y\) when \(x=2\) $$ y=2 \text { when } x=5 $$

3 step solution

Problem 57

Without graphing, tell how many \(x\) -intercepts each function has. $$ y=-2 x^{2}+3 x-1 $$

2 step solution

Problem 57

Solve for \(x\) in terms of \(a\). $$ 2 x^{2}-a x=6 a^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 57

Simplify each expression. $$ (8 i)(4 i)(-9 i) $$

3 step solution

Problem 57

Factor each expression completely. $$ 2 a^{2}-16 a+32 $$

4 step solution

Problem 57

Each point lies on a parabola that has its vertex at \((0,1) .\) Write the equation of the parabola. Indicate whether the graph opens up or down. $$ (-3,10) $$

5 step solution

Problem 57

For each direct variation, find the value of \(y\) when \(x=2\) $$ y=1 \text { when } x=4 $$

3 step solution

Problem 58

Without graphing, tell how many \(x\) -intercepts each function has. $$ y=0.25 x^{2}+2 x+4 $$

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Problem 58

Solve for \(x\) in terms of \(a\). $$ 3 x^{2}+a x=a^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 58

Simplify each expression. $$ (2+\sqrt{-1})+(-3+\sqrt{-16}) $$

3 step solution

Problem 58

Open-Ended Write a quadratic equation with the given solutions. 3 and 5

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Problem 58

Writing Describe the family of quadratic functions whose members each have \((3,4)\) as its vertex.

3 step solution

Problem 58

Factor each expression completely. $$ 3 x^{2}-24 x-27 $$

6 step solution

Problem 58

For each direct variation, find the value of \(y\) when \(x=2\) $$ y=-2 \text { when } x=4 $$

3 step solution

Problem 59

Without graphing, tell how many \(x\) -intercepts each function has. $$ y=x^{2}+3 x+5 $$

3 step solution

Problem 59

Solve for \(x\) in terms of \(a\). $$ 2 a^{2} x^{2}-8 a x=-6 $$

4 step solution

Problem 59

Simplify each expression. $$ (4+\sqrt{-9})+(6-\sqrt{-49}) $$

4 step solution

Problem 59

Open-Ended Write a quadratic equation with the given solutions. \(-3\) and 2

5 step solution

Problem 59

Factor each expression completely. $$ 18 b^{2}+24 b-10 $$

7 step solution

Problem 60

Without graphing, tell how many \(x\) -intercepts each function has. $$ y=-x^{2}+3 x+10 $$

4 step solution

Problem 60

Solve for \(x\) in terms of \(a\). $$ 4 a^{2} x^{2}+8 a x+3=0 $$

7 step solution

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