Chapter 8
Algebra for College Students · 237 exercises
Problem 1
After reading this section, write out the answers to these questions. Use complete sentences. How can you use the discriminant to determine if a quadratic polynomial can be factored?
4 step solution
Problem 2
After reading this section, write out the answers to these questions. Use complete sentences. When do you use the even-root property to solve a quadratic equation?
4 step solution
Problem 4
After reading this section, write out the answers to these questions. Use complete sentences. Why don't we usually multiply each side of an inequality by an expression involving a variable?
6 step solution
Problem 6
After reading this section, write out the answers to these questions. Use complete sentences. How many solutions are there to any quadratic equation in the complex number system?
5 step solution
Problem 7
Complete each ordered pair so that it satisfies the given equation. $$f(x)=x^{2} \quad(4, \quad),(\quad, 9)$$
3 step solution
Problem 7
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$x^{2}-3 x+2=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 8
Complete each ordered pair so that it satisfies the given equation. $$f(x)=-x^{2} \quad(-9, \quad),(\quad,-4)$$
3 step solution
Problem 8
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$x^{2}-7 x+12=0$$
7 step solution
Problem 9
Complete each ordered pair so that it satisfies the given equation. $$f(x)=x^{2}-x-12 \quad(3, \quad),(\quad, 0)$$
5 step solution
Problem 9
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$x^{2}+5 x+6=0$$
7 step solution
Problem 9
For each given pair of numbers find a quadratic equation with integral coefficients that has the numbers as its solutions. See Example 1. $$\sqrt{5},-\sqrt{5}$$
5 step solution
Problem 10
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$x^{2}+4 x+3=0$$
6 step solution
Problem 10
For each given pair of numbers find a quadratic equation with integral coefficients that has the numbers as its solutions. See Example 1. $$-\sqrt{7}, \sqrt{7}$$
4 step solution
Problem 11
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$y^{2}+y=6$$
6 step solution
Problem 12
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$m^{2}+2 m=8$$
6 step solution
Problem 13
Determine whether the graph of each quadratic function opens upward or downward. $$f(x)=x^{2}+5$$
4 step solution
Problem 13
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$-6 z^{2}+7 z+3=0$$
6 step solution
Problem 13
For each given pair of numbers find a quadratic equation with integral coefficients that has the numbers as its solutions. See Example 1. $$i \sqrt{2},-i \sqrt{2}$$
4 step solution
Problem 14
Determine whether the graph of each quadratic function opens upward or downward. $$f(x)=2 x^{2}+x-1$$
3 step solution
Problem 14
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$-8 q^{2}-2 q+1=0$$
4 step solution
Problem 15
Determine whether the graph of each quadratic function opens upward or downward. $$y=-3 x^{2}+4 x+2$$
3 step solution
Problem 15
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$4 x^{2}-4 x+1=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 15
Use the even-root property to solve each equation. $$x^{2}=81$$
3 step solution
Problem 16
Determine whether the graph of each quadratic function opens upward or downward. $$y=-x^{2}+3$$
4 step solution
Problem 16
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$4 x^{2}-12 x+9=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 16
Use the even-root property to solve each equation. $$x^{2}=\frac{9}{4}$$
5 step solution
Problem 17
Determine whether the graph of each quadratic function opens upward or downward. $$f(x)=(-2 x+3)^{2}$$
5 step solution
Problem 17
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$-9 x^{2}+6 x-1=0$$
6 step solution
Problem 17
Use the even-root property to solve each equation. $$x^{2}=\frac{16}{9}$$
4 step solution
Problem 18
Determine whether the graph of each quadratic function opens upward or downward. $$f(x)=(5-x)^{2}$$
3 step solution
Problem 18
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$-9 x^{2}+24 x-16=0$$
5 step solution
Problem 18
Use the even-root property to solve each equation. $$a^{2}=32$$
4 step solution
Problem 19
Graph each quadratic function, and state its domain and range. $$f(x)=x^{2}+2$$
7 step solution
Problem 19
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$9+24 x+16 x^{2}=0$$
4 step solution
Problem 19
Use the even-root property to solve each equation. $$(x-3)^{2}=16$$
5 step solution
Problem 20
Graph each quadratic function, and state its domain and range. $$g(x)=x^{2}-4$$
8 step solution
Problem 20
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$4+20 x=-25 x^{2}$$
6 step solution
Problem 20
Use the even-root property to solve each equation. $$(x+5)^{2}=4$$
5 step solution
Problem 21
Graph each quadratic function, and state its domain and range. $$y=\frac{1}{2} x^{2}-4$$
6 step solution
Problem 21
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$v^{2}+8 v+6=0$$
6 step solution
Problem 21
Use the even-root property to solve each equation. $$(z+1)^{2}=5$$
4 step solution
Problem 22
Graph each quadratic function, and state its domain and range. $$y=\frac{1}{3} x^{2}-6$$
6 step solution
Problem 22
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$p^{2}+6 p+4=0$$
6 step solution
Problem 22
Use the even-root property to solve each equation. $$(a-2)^{2}=8$$
5 step solution
Problem 23
Graph each quadratic function, and state its domain and range. $$f(x)=-2 x^{2}+5$$
7 step solution
Problem 23
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$-x^{2}-5 x+1=0$$
7 step solution
Problem 23
Use the even-root property to solve each equation. $$\left(w-\frac{3}{2}\right)^{2}=\frac{7}{4}$$
6 step solution
Problem 24
Graph each quadratic function, and state its domain and range. $$g(x)=-x^{2}-1$$
8 step solution
Problem 24
Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula. $$-x^{2}-3 x+5=0$$
6 step solution
Problem 24
Use the even-root property to solve each equation. $$\left(w+\frac{2}{3}\right)^{2}=\frac{5}{9}$$
5 step solution