Chapter 5

Algebra 2 and Trigonometry · 322 exercises

Problem 14

Without solving each equation, find the sum and product of the roots. \(x^{2}+2 x=0\)

4 step solution

Problem 14

In \(9-14\) : a. For each given value of the discriminant of a quadratic equation with rational coefficients, determine if the roots of the quadratic equation are \((1)\) rational and unequal, \((2)\) rational and equal, \((3)\) irrational and unequal, or \((4)\) not real numbers. b. Use your answer to part a to determine the number of \(x\) -intercepts of the graph of the corresponding quadratic function. 49

3 step solution

Problem 14

In \(3-17,\) find each sum or difference of the complex numbers in \(a+b i\) form. $$ (1+0 i)-\left(\frac{1}{5}-\frac{2}{5} i\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 14

In \(3-18,\) write each number in terms of \(i\) $$ \sqrt{-500} $$

4 step solution

Problem 14

In \(3-14\) , use the quadratic formula to find the roots of each equation. Irrational roots should be written in simplest radical form. $$ 2 x^{2}=x+4 $$

6 step solution

Problem 14

In \(9-14 :\) a Sketch the graph of each function. b. From the graph, estimate the roots of the function to the nearest tenth. c. Find the exact irrational roots in simplest radical form. $$ f(x)=x^{2}-10 x+18 $$

4 step solution

Problem 15

In \(9-17,\) graph each system and determine the common solution from the graph. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x^{2}-4 x-y+4=0} \\ {y=\frac{4 x+7}{4}}\end{array} $$

10 step solution

Problem 15

In \(3-18,\) find all roots of each given function by factoring or by using the quadratic formula. $$ f(x)=x^{3}-18 x $$

5 step solution

Problem 15

Without solving each equation, find the sum and product of the roots. \(8 x^{2}-9=-6 x\)

4 step solution

Problem 15

In \(15-23 :\) a. Find the value of the discriminant and determine if the roots of the quadratic equation are \((1)\) rational and unequal, \((2)\) rational and equal, \((3)\) irrational and unequal, or \((4)\) not real numbers. b. Use any method to find the real roots of the equation if they exist. $$ x^{2}-12 x+36=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 15

In \(3-17,\) find each sum or difference of the complex numbers in \(a+b i\) form. $$ \left(-\frac{3}{2}+\frac{5}{3} i\right)-\left(\frac{9}{4}-\frac{1}{5} i\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 15

In \(3-18,\) write each number in terms of \(i\) $$ 5+\sqrt{-5} $$

3 step solution

Problem 15

In \(3-14\) , use the quadratic formula to find the roots of each equation. Irrational roots should be written in simplest radical form. $$ x^{2}-6 x+3=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 15

In \(9-26,\) solve each quadratic equation by completing the square. Express the answer in simplest radical form. $$ x^{2}-2 x-2=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 16

In \(3-18,\) find all roots of each given function by factoring or by using the quadratic formula. $$ \mathrm{f}(x)=\left(2 x^{2}+x-1\right)\left(x^{2}-3 x+4\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 16

Without solving each equation, find the sum and product of the roots. \(x^{2}+2 x-3=0\)

3 step solution

Problem 16

In \(15-23 :\) a. Find the value of the discriminant and determine if the roots of the quadratic equation are \((1)\) rational and unequal, \((2)\) rational and equal, \((3)\) irrational and unequal, or \((4)\) not real numbers. b. Use any method to find the real roots of the equation if they exist. $$ 2 x^{2}+7 x=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 16

In \(3-17,\) find each sum or difference of the complex numbers in \(a+b i\) form. $$ \left(\frac{1}{4}+12 i\right)+\left(7+\frac{i}{10}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 16

In \(3-18,\) write each number in terms of \(i\) $$ 1+\sqrt{-3} $$

3 step solution

Problem 16

In \(3-14\) , use the quadratic formula to find the roots of each equation. Irrational roots should be written in simplest radical form. $$ 4 x^{2}-4 x=11 $$

7 step solution

Problem 16

In \(9-26,\) solve each quadratic equation by completing the square. Express the answer in simplest radical form. $$ x^{2}+6 x+4=0 $$

3 step solution

Problem 17

In \(9-17,\) graph each system and determine the common solution from the graph. $$ \begin{array}{l}{\frac{y}{x}=\frac{x+7}{5}} \\ {y=2 x}\end{array} $$

6 step solution

Problem 17

In \(3-18,\) find all roots of each given function by factoring or by using the quadratic formula. $$ \mathrm{f}(x)=\left(x^{2}-1\right)\left(3 x^{2}+2 x+1\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 17

Without solving each equation, find the sum and product of the roots. \(\frac{3 x^{2}+3 x+5}{3}=0\)

4 step solution

Problem 17

In \(15-23 :\) a. Find the value of the discriminant and determine if the roots of the quadratic equation are \((1)\) rational and unequal, \((2)\) rational and equal, \((3)\) irrational and unequal, or \((4)\) not real numbers. b. Use any method to find the real roots of the equation if they exist. $$ x^{2}+3 x+1=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 17

In \(3-17,\) find each sum or difference of the complex numbers in \(a+b i\) form. $$ \left(\frac{3}{7}+\frac{1}{3} i\right)+\left(\frac{1}{6}-\frac{7}{8} i\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 17

In \(3-18,\) write each number in terms of \(i\) $$ -4-\sqrt{-24} $$

3 step solution

Problem 17

In \(3-14\) , use the quadratic formula to find the roots of each equation. Irrational roots should be written in simplest radical form. $$ 3 x^{2}=4 x+2 $$

7 step solution

Problem 17

In \(9-26,\) solve each quadratic equation by completing the square. Express the answer in simplest radical form. $$ x^{2}-4 x+1=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 18

In \(18-35,\) find each common solution algebraically. Express irrational roots in simplest radical form. $$ \begin{array}{l}{y=x^{2}-2 x} \\ {y=3 x}\end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 18

In \(3-18,\) find all roots of each given function by factoring or by using the quadratic formula. $$ f(x)=x^{3}+2 x^{2}-x-2 $$

5 step solution

Problem 18

One of the roots is given. Find the other root. \(x^{2}+15 x+c=0 ;-5\)

5 step solution

Problem 18

In \(15-23 :\) a. Find the value of the discriminant and determine if the roots of the quadratic equation are \((1)\) rational and unequal, \((2)\) rational and equal, \((3)\) irrational and unequal, or \((4)\) not real numbers. b. Use any method to find the real roots of the equation if they exist. $$ 2 x^{2}-8=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 18

In \(18-25,\) write the complex conjugate of each number. $$ 3+4 i $$

4 step solution

Problem 18

In \(3-18,\) write each number in terms of \(i\) $$ -3+2 \sqrt{-9} $$

4 step solution

Problem 18

a. Sketch the graph of \(y=x^{2}+6 x+2\) b. From the graph, estimate the roots of the function to the nearest tenth. c. Use the quadratic formula to find the exact values of the roots of the function. d. Express the roots of the function to the nearest tenth and compare these values to your estimate from the graph.

7 step solution

Problem 18

In \(9-26,\) solve each quadratic equation by completing the square. Express the answer in simplest radical form. $$ x^{2}+2 x-5=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 19

In \(18-35,\) find each common solution algebraically. Express irrational roots in simplest radical form. $$ \begin{array}{l}{y=x^{2}+4 x} \\ {2 x-y=1}\end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 19

In \(19-28 :\) a. Find \(\mathrm{f}(a)\) for each given function. b. Is \(a\) a root of the function? $$ \mathrm{f}(x)=x^{4}-1 \text { and } a=1 $$

3 step solution

Problem 19

One of the roots is given. Find the other root. \(x^{2}-8 x+c=0 ;-3\)

5 step solution

Problem 19

In \(15-23 :\) a. Find the value of the discriminant and determine if the roots of the quadratic equation are \((1)\) rational and unequal, \((2)\) rational and equal, \((3)\) irrational and unequal, or \((4)\) not real numbers. b. Use any method to find the real roots of the equation if they exist. $$ 4 x^{2}-x=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 19

In \(18-25,\) write the complex conjugate of each number. $$ 2-5 i $$

4 step solution

Problem 19

In \(19-34,\) write each sum or difference in terms of \(i\) $$ \sqrt{-100}+\sqrt{-81} $$

4 step solution

Problem 19

In \(19-25,\) express each answer in simplest radical form. Check each answer. The larger of two numbers is 5 more than twice the smaller. The square of the smaller is equal to the larger. Find the numbers.

8 step solution

Problem 19

In \(9-26,\) solve each quadratic equation by completing the square. Express the answer in simplest radical form. $$ x^{2}-6 x+2=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 20

In \(18-35,\) find each common solution algebraically. Express irrational roots in simplest radical form. $$ \begin{array}{l}{y=x^{2}+2 x+3} \\ {x+y=1}\end{array} $$

7 step solution

Problem 20

In \(19-28 :\) a. Find \(\mathrm{f}(a)\) for each given function. b. Is \(a\) a root of the function? $$ \mathrm{f}(x)=x^{3}+4 x, \text { and } a=-2 $$

3 step solution

Problem 20

In \(15-23 :\) a. Find the value of the discriminant and determine if the roots of the quadratic equation are \((1)\) rational and unequal, \((2)\) rational and equal, \((3)\) irrational and unequal, or \((4)\) not real numbers. b. Use any method to find the real roots of the equation if they exist. $$ 3 x^{2}=5 x-3 $$

4 step solution

Problem 20

In \(18-25,\) write the complex conjugate of each number. $$ -8+i $$

4 step solution

Problem 20

In \(19-34,\) write each sum or difference in terms of \(i\) $$ \sqrt{-25}-\sqrt{-4} $$

3 step solution

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