Chapter 6
Algebra A Combined Function · 555 exercises
Problem 1
Determine whether each trinomial is a perfect square trinomial. $$ x^{2}+16 x+64 $$
4 step solution
Problem 1
Represent each given condition using a single variable, \(x\). The length and width of a rectangle whose length 4 centimeters more than its width
3 step solution
Problem 1
Factor each polynomial by grouping. Notice that Step 3 has already been done in these exercises. $$ x^{2}+3 x+2 x+6 $$
3 step solution
Problem 1
Find the \(G C F\) for each list. $$ 32,36 $$
4 step solution
Problem 1
Factor each trinomial completely. If a polynomial can't be factored, write "prime." $$ x^{2}+7 x+6 $$
4 step solution
Problem 1
Solve each equation. $$ (x-2)(x+1)=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 2
Determine whether each trinomial is a perfect square trinomial. $$ x^{2}+22 x+121 $$
4 step solution
Problem 2
Represent each given condition using a single variable, \(x\). The length and width of a rectangle whose length is twice its width
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Problem 2
Factor each polynomial by grouping. Notice that Step 3 has already been done in these exercises. $$ x^{2}+5 x+3 x+15 $$
3 step solution
Problem 2
Find the \(G C F\) for each list. $$ 36,90 $$
3 step solution
Problem 2
Factor each trinomial completely. If a polynomial can't be factored, write "prime." $$ x^{2}+6 x+8 $$
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Problem 2
Solve each equation. $$ (x+3)(x+2)=0 $$
3 step solution
Problem 3
Represent each given condition using a single variable, \(x\). Two consecutive odd integers
3 step solution
Problem 3
Factor each polynomial by grouping. Notice that Step 3 has already been done in these exercises. $$ y^{2}+8 y-2 y-16 $$
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Problem 3
Find the \(G C F\) for each list. $$ 18,42,84 $$
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Problem 3
Factor each trinomial completely. If a polynomial can't be factored, write "prime." $$ y^{2}-10 y+9 $$
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Problem 3
Solve each equation. $$ (x-6)(x-7)=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 4
Factor each polynomial by grouping. Notice that Step 3 has already been done in these exercises. $$ z^{2}+10 z-7 z-70 $$
3 step solution
Problem 4
Find the \(G C F\) for each list. $$ 30,75,135 $$
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Problem 4
Factor each trinomial completely. If a polynomial can't be factored, write "prime." $$ y^{2}-12 y+11 $$
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Problem 4
Solve each equation. $$ (x+4)(x-10)=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 5
Determine whether each trinomial is a perfect square trinomial. $$ 4 x^{2}+12 x y+8 y^{2} $$
5 step solution
Problem 5
Represent each given condition using a single variable, \(x\). The base and height of a triangle whose height is one more than four times its base
2 step solution
Problem 5
Factor each polynomial by grouping. Notice that Step 3 has already been done in these exercises. $$ 8 x^{2}-5 x-24 x+15 $$
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Problem 5
Find the \(G C F\) for each list. $$ 24,14,21 $$
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Problem 5
Factor each trinomial completely. If a polynomial can't be factored, write "prime." $$ x^{2}-6 x+9 $$
4 step solution
Problem 5
Solve each equation. $$ (x+9)(x+17)=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 6
Determine whether each trinomial is a perfect square trinomial. $$ 25 x^{2}+20 x y+2 y^{2} $$
4 step solution
Problem 6
Represent each given condition using a single variable, \(x\). The base and height of a trapezoid whose base is three less than five times its height
2 step solution
Problem 6
Factor each polynomial by grouping. Notice that Step 3 has already been done in these exercises. $$ 4 x^{2}-9 x-32 x+72 $$
3 step solution
Problem 6
Find the \(G C F\) for each list. $$ 15,25,27 $$
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Problem 6
Factor each trinomial completely. If a polynomial can't be factored, write "prime." $$ x^{2}-10 x+25 $$
4 step solution
Problem 6
Solve each equation. $$ (x-11)(x-1)=0 $$
3 step solution
Problem 7
Determine whether each trinomial is a perfect square trinomial. $$ 25 a^{2}-40 a b+16 b^{2} $$
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Problem 7
Use the information given to find the dimensions of each figure. The area of the square is 121 square units. Find the length of its sides.
4 step solution
Problem 7
Factor each polynomial by grouping. Notice that Step 3 has already been done in these exercises. $$ 5 x^{4}-3 x^{2}+25 x^{2}-15 $$
5 step solution
Problem 7
Find the \(G C F\) for each list. $$ y^{2}, y^{4}, y^{7} $$
4 step solution
Problem 7
Factor each trinomial completely. If a polynomial can't be factored, write "prime." $$ x^{2}-3 x-18 $$
6 step solution
Problem 7
Factor each trinomial completely. See Examples 1 through 5 . \(2 x^{2}+13 x+15\)
6 step solution
Problem 7
Solve each equation. $$ x(x+6)=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 8
Determine whether each trinomial is a perfect square trinomial. $$ 36 a^{2}-12 a b+b^{2} $$
3 step solution
Problem 8
Factor each polynomial by grouping. Notice that Step 3 has already been done in these exercises. $$ 2 y^{4}-10 y^{2}+7 y^{2}-35 $$
3 step solution
Problem 8
Find the \(G C F\) for each list. $$ x^{3}, x^{2}, x^{5} $$
3 step solution
Problem 8
Factor each trinomial completely. If a polynomial can't be factored, write "prime." $$ x^{2}-x-30 $$
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Problem 8
Solve each equation. $$ x(x-7)=0 $$
4 step solution
Problem 9
Determine whether each trinomial is a perfect square trinomial. $$ m^{2}-2 m+1 $$
4 step solution
Problem 9
Factor each trinomial by grouping. Exercises 9 through 12 are broken into parts to help you get started. \(6 x^{2}+11 x+3\) a. Find two numbers whose product is \(6 \cdot 3=18\) and whose sum is 11 b. Write \(11 x\) using the factors from part (a). c. Factor by grouping.
5 step solution
Problem 9
Find the \(G C F\) for each list. $$ z^{7}, z^{9}, z^{11} $$
4 step solution
Problem 9
Factor each trinomial completely. If a polynomial can't be factored, write "prime." $$ x^{2}+3 x-70 $$
6 step solution
Problem 9
Factor each trinomial completely. See Examples 1 through 5 . \(8 y^{2}-17 y+9\)
7 step solution