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

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