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Algebra 11 Final Exam - PRACTICE

What is the solution of the system? Use a graph.

____ 1. y = x + 1
y = 2x – 3

a. c.

b. d.

What is the solution of the system? Use substitution.

____ 2. –x + y = 6
y = 2x
a. (6, 12) b. (–12, –6) c. (–6, –12) d. (2, 4)

____ 3. A corner store sells two kinds of baked goods: cakes and pies. A cake costs $10 and a pie costs $13. In
one day, the store sold 11 baked goods for a total of $122. How many cakes did they sell?
a. 4 cakes c. 7 cakes
b. 5 cakes d. 6 cakes

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What is the solution of the system? Use elimination.

____ 4. 2x + 2y = 12
3x + 5y = 26
a. (2, 4) b. (3, 2) c. (4, 2) d. (0, 6)

Which ordered pair is a solution of the inequality?

____ 5. 2y + 6 < 8x
a. (4, 13) b. (–5, 2) c. (0, 6) d. (4, 8)

Graph the inequality.

____ 6. y < 5x − 2
a. c.

b. d.

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What is the graph of the system?

____ 7. y ≤ x + 4
2x + y ≤ −4
a. c.

b. d.

What is the simplified form of each expression?

−2 3
____ 8. 6c b
3 3
6b 2 −3 −6 b
a. 2
b. 6c b c. 6cb d. 2
c 6c

Find the simplified form of the expression. Give your answer in scientific notation.

____ 9. ÁÊÁ 8 × 10 −6 ˜ˆ˜ ÁÊÁ 3 × 10 −5 ˜ˆ˜

ÁÁ ˜˜ ÁÁ ˜˜
Ë ¯Ë ¯
−12 −10 −10 −13
a. 2.4 × 10 b. 2.4 × 10 c. 24 × 10 d. 2.4 × 10

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What is each expression written using each base only once?

6 4
____ 10. 7 ⋅ 7
24 10 10 10
a. 7 b. 343 c. 7 d. 21

What is the simplified form of each expression?

6 3
____ 11. (9k )
18 9 18 216
a. 729k b. 729k c. 9k d. 9k

What is the simplified form of each expression?

9
k
____ 12. 2
k
7 11 18 1
a. k b. k c. k d. 7
k
2 −9
j k
____ 13. 14 −19
j k
−7 10
12 10 k −7 −5 k
a. j k b. −5
c. j k d. 12
k j

What is the simplified form of the expression?

ÊÁ 5 ˆ˜ 2
ÁÁ 3t ˜˜
____ 14. ÁÁÁ 3 ˜˜
˜˜
ÁÁ 2n ˜
Ë ¯
10 10 10
10 6 9t 6t 9t
a. 6t n b. c. d.
4n
6
4n
6 2n

What is the degree of each monomial?

____ 15. 5x6 y3

a. 6 b. 9 c. 5 d. 3

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Write the polynomial in standard form. Then name the polynomial based on its degree and
number of terms.

____ 16. 2x + 9x2 – 4

a. 2x – 4 + 9x2 ; not a polynomial
b. 9x2 + 2x – 4; quadratic trinomial
c. 9x2 + 2x – 4; fourth-degree binomial
d. 2x + 9x2 – 4; cubic monomial

Simplify the sum.

____ 17. (3u 3 + 2u 2 + 4) + (5u 3 – 3u + 3)

a. –2u 3 – 3u 2 + 2u – 7 c. 7 – 3u + 2u 2 + 8 u 3
b. 8u 3 + 2u 2 – 3u + 7 d. –2u 3 + 2u 2 – 3u + 7

Simplify the difference.

____ 18. (4w2 – 7w – 6) – (8w2 + 2w – 3)

a. –4w2 – 9w – 3 c. –4w2 – 5w – 9
b. 12w2 + 9w + 3 d. 12w2 – 5w – 9

Simplify the product.

____ 19. 8p(–3p 2 + 6p – 2)

a. –5p 3 + 14p 2 – 6p c. 14p 2 – 6p – 5p 3
b. 48p 2 – 16p – 24p 3 d. –24p 3 + 48p 2 – 16p

Factor the polynomial.

____ 20. 25w6 + 35w3

a. 5w2 (5w4 + 7w) c. w3 (25w3 + 35)
b. 5w3 (5w3 + 7) d. 5(5w6 + 7w3 )

Simplify the product using FOIL.

____ 21. (3x + 2)(4x − 4)

2 2
a. 12x + 4x − 8 c. 12x − 20x + 8
2 2
b. 12x + 20x + 8 d. 12x − 4x − 8

What is a simpler form of the expression?

____ 22. (2k + 4)(2k2 – 5k – 5)

a. 4k3 + 18k2 – 10k – 20 c. 4k3 + 30k2 – 2k – 20
b. 4k3 – 2k2 – 30k – 20 d. 4k3 – 2k2 + 10k – 20

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What is a simpler form of each product?

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____ 23. (7m + 5)
2 2
a. 49m − 70m + 25 c. 49m + 70m − 25
2 2
b. 49m + 70m + 25 d. 49m + 35m − 25

What is the factored form of the following expressions?

____ 24. d 2 + 16d + 63

a. (d – 7)(d – 9) c. (d + 7)(d + 9)
b. (d + 7)(d – 9) d. (d – 7)(d + 9)

____ 25. The area of a rectangular painting is given by the trinomial x2 + x – 20. What are the possible dimensions
of the painting? Use factoring.
a. x – 5 and x – 4 c. x + 5 and x – 4
b. x + 5 and x + 4 d. x – 5 and x + 4

What is the factored form of the expression?

____ 26. 3x2 + 4x – 4

a. (3x + 2)(x + 2) c. (3x – 2)(x + 2)
b. (3x – 2)(x – 2) d. (3x + 2)(x – 2)

What is the factored form of the expression?

____ 27. s2 – 81
a. (s – 9)(s – 9) c. (s – 9)(s + 9)
b. (s – 9)(s + 11) d. (s + 9)(s + 9)

What is the factored form of the expression?

____ 28. 18g 3 + 24g 2 – 15g – 20

a. (6g 2 + 5)(3g – 4) c. (6g 2 – 5)(3g + 4)
b. (6g 2 – 4)(3g + 5) d. (6g 2 + 4)(3g – 5)

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What are the coordinates of the vertex of the graph or table? Is it a maximum or minimum?

____ 29.

a. (–2, 3); maximum c. (3, –2); minimum

b. (–2, 3); minimum d. (3, –2); maximum
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____ 30. If an object is dropped from a height of 256 feet, the function h(t) = −16t + 256 gives the height of the
object after t seconds. When will the object hit the ground?
a. 4 s c. 2 s
b. 8 s d. 16 s

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Graph the function. Identify the vertex and axis of symmetry.

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____ 31. f(x) = x + 2x − 2
a. c.

axis of symmetry: x = −1 axis of symmetry: x = 1

vertex: (–1, 3) vertex: (1, 3)
b. d.

axis of symmetry: x = 1 axis of symmetry: x = −1

vertex: (1, –3) vertex: (–1, –3)

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____ 32. What are the solutions of the equation x − 1 = 0? Use a graph of the related function.
a. c.

There are no real number solutions. There are two solutions: ± 2.

b. d.

There are two solutions: –1 and 1. There are two solutions: –1 and 1.

Solve the equation using square roots.

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____ 33. 4x − 100 = 0
a. − 5 , 5 c. –5, 5
b. –25, 25 d. no real number solutions

Solve the equation using the Zero-Product Property.

____ 34. (x − 9)(x + 5) = 0

a. 9, 5 c. –9, −5
b. –1,1 d. 9,−5

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What are the solutions of the equation?

2
____ 35. x + 4x = 12
a. –2, 6 b. 14, –18 c. 3.74, –3.74 d. 2, –6
2
____ 36. What is the value of c such that x + 4x + c is a perfect-square trinomial?
a. 8 b. 2 c. 16 d. 4

Solve the equation by completing the square. Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary.

2
____ 37. x − 2x = 15
a. 5, 3 b. –5, –3 c. 5, –3 d. –5, 3

Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation. If necessary, round to the nearest
hundredth.

2
____ 38. x − 12 = 3x
a. 2.27, –5.27 b. –2.27, –5.27 c. 2.27, 5.27 d. –2.27, 5.27

How many real-number solutions does the equation have?

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____ 39. −9x − 4x − 7 = 0
a. one solution c. no solutions
b. two solutions d. infinitely many solutions

Simplify the radical expression.

____ 40. 98
a. 7 2 b. 7 8 c. 8 d. 14

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Algebra 11 Final Exam - PRACTICE

Answer Section

1. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 6-1 Solving Systems By Graphing

OBJ: 6-1.1 To solve systems of equations by graphing NAT: CC A.REI.6| A.4.d
STA: AI.P.12 TOP: 6-1 Problem 1 Solving a System of Equations by Graphing
KEY: consistent | independent | approximate solution of a system of linear equations | system of linear
equations
2. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 6-2 Solving Systems Using Substitution
OBJ: 6-2.1 To solve systems of equations using substitution NAT: CC A.REI.6| A.4.d
STA: AI.P.12 TOP: 6-2 Problem 1 Using Substitution
KEY: substitution method | exact solution of a system of linear equations
3. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 6-2 Solving Systems Using Substitution
OBJ: 6-2.1 To solve systems of equations using substitution NAT: CC A.REI.6| A.4.d
STA: AI.P.12 TOP: 6-2 Problem 3 Using Systems of Equations
KEY: substitution method
4. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 6-3 Solving Systems Using Elimination
OBJ: 6-3.1 To solve systems by adding or subtracting to eliminate a variable
NAT: CC A.REI.5| CC A.REI.6| A.4.d STA: AI.P.12
TOP: 6-3 Problem 4 Solving a System by Multiplying Both Equations
KEY: elimination method | exact solution of a system of linear equations
5. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 6-5 Linear Inequalities
OBJ: 6-5.1 To graph linear inequalities in two variables NAT: CC A.CED.3| CC A.REI.12| A.4.d
STA: AI.P.12 TOP: 6-5 Problem 1 Identifying Solutions of a Linear Inequality
KEY: linear inequality | solution of an inequality
6. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 6-5 Linear Inequalities
OBJ: 6-5.1 To graph linear inequalities in two variables NAT: CC A.CED.3| CC A.REI.12| A.4.d
STA: AI.P.12 TOP: 6-5 Problem 2 Graphing an Inequality in Two Variables
KEY: linear inequality
7. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 6-6 Systems of Linear Inequalities
OBJ: 6-6.1 To solve systems of linear inequalities by graphing
NAT: CC A.REI.12| A.4.d STA: AI.P.12
TOP: 6-6 Problem 1 Graphing a System of Inequalities KEY: system of linear inequalities
8. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 7-1 Zero and Negative Exponents
OBJ: 7-1.1 To simplify expressions involving zero and negative exponents
NAT: CC N.RN.1| CC N.RN.2| N.1.d| N.3.a| A.3.c| A.3.h STA: AI.N.2
TOP: 7-1 Problem 2 Simplifying Exponential Expressions
9. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 7-2 Multiplying Powers With the Same Base
OBJ: 7-2.1 To multiply powers with the same base
NAT: CC N.RN.1| N.1.d| N.1.f| N.3.a| A.3.c| A.3.h
TOP: 7-2 Problem 3 Multiplying With Scientific Notation

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10. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2

REF: 7-2 Multiplying Powers With the Same Base
OBJ: 7-2.1 To multiply powers with the same base
NAT: CC N.RN.1| N.1.d| N.1.f| N.3.a| A.3.c| A.3.h TOP: 7-2 Problem 1 Multiplying Powers
11. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 7-3 More Multiplication Properties of Exponents
OBJ: 7-3.2 To raise a product to a power
NAT: CC N.RN.1| N.1.d| N.1.f| N.3.a| A.3.c| A.3.h STA: AI.N.2
TOP: 7-3 Problem 3 Simplifying a Product Raised to a Power
12. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 7-4 Division Properties of Exponents
OBJ: 7-4.1 To divide powers with the same base
NAT: CC N.RN.1| N.1.d| N.1.f| N.3.a| A.3.c| A.3.h STA: AI.N.2
TOP: 7-4 Problem 1 Dividing Algebraic Expressions
13. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 7-4 Division Properties of Exponents
OBJ: 7-4.1 To divide powers with the same base
NAT: CC N.RN.1| N.1.d| N.1.f| N.3.a| A.3.c| A.3.h STA: AI.N.2
TOP: 7-4 Problem 1 Dividing Algebraic Expressions
14. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 7-4 Division Properties of Exponents
OBJ: 7-4.2 To raise a quotient to a power
NAT: CC N.RN.1| N.1.d| N.1.f| N.3.a| A.3.c| A.3.h STA: AI.N.2
TOP: 7-4 Problem 3 Raising a Quotient to a Power
15. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 8-1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
OBJ: 8-1.1 To classify, add, and subtract polynomials NAT: CC A.APR.1| A.3.c| A.3.e
STA: AI.P.7| AI.P.8 TOP: 8-1 Problem 1 Finding the Degree of a Monomial
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial
16. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 8-1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
OBJ: 8-1.1 To classify, add, and subtract polynomials NAT: CC A.APR.1| A.3.c| A.3.e
STA: AI.P.7| AI.P.8 TOP: 8-1 Problem 3 Classifying Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial | polynomial | degree of a polynomial | standard form of a
polynomial | binomial | trinomial
17. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 8-1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
OBJ: 8-1.1 To classify, add, and subtract polynomials NAT: CC A.APR.1| A.3.c| A.3.e
STA: AI.P.7| AI.P.8 TOP: 8-1 Problem 4 Adding Polynomials
KEY: polynomial | standard form of a polynomial | trinomial
18. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 8-1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
OBJ: 8-1.1 To classify, add, and subtract polynomials NAT: CC A.APR.1| A.3.c| A.3.e
STA: AI.P.7| AI.P.8 TOP: 8-1 Problem 5 Subtracting Polynomials
KEY: polynomial | standard form of a polynomial | trinomial

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19. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 8-2 Multiplying and Factoring

OBJ: 8-2.1 To multiply a monomial by a polynomial NAT: CC A.APR.1| N.5.c| A.3.c| A.3.e
STA: AI.P.7| AI.P.8
TOP: 8-2 Problem 1 Multiplying a Monomial and a Trinomial
20. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 8-2 Multiplying and Factoring
OBJ: 8-2.2 To factor a monomial from a polynomial NAT: CC A.APR.1| N.5.c| A.3.c| A.3.e
STA: AI.P.7| AI.P.8 TOP: 8-2 Problem 3 Factoring Out a Monomial
21. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 8-3 Multiplying Binomials
OBJ: 8-3.1 To multiply two binomials or a binomial by a trinomial
NAT: CC A.APR.1| A.3.e STA: AI.N.1| AI.P.7| AI.P.8
TOP: 8-3 Problem 3 Using FOIL KEY: multiplying binomials
22. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 8-3 Multiplying Binomials
OBJ: 8-3.1 To multiply two binomials or a binomial by a trinomial
NAT: CC A.APR.1| A.3.e STA: AI.N.1| AI.P.7| AI.P.8
TOP: 8-3 Problem 5 Multiplying a Trinomial and a Binomial
KEY: multiplying binomials
23. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 8-4 Multiplying Special Cases
OBJ: 8-4.1 To find the square of a binomial and to find the product of a sum and difference
NAT: CC A.APR.1| A.3.e STA: AI.P.7| AI.P.8
TOP: 8-4 Problem 1 Squaring a Binomial
24. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 8-5 Factoring x^2 + bx + c
OBJ: 8-5.1 To factor trinomials of the form x^2 + bx + c NAT: CC A.SSE.1.a| N.5.c
STA: AI.P.8 TOP: 8-5 Problem 1 Factoring x^2 + bx + c Where b > 0, c > 0
25. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 8-5 Factoring x^2 + bx + c
OBJ: 8-5.1 To factor trinomials of the form x^2 + bx + c NAT: CC A.SSE.1.a| N.5.c
STA: AI.P.8 TOP: 8-5 Problem 4 Applying Factoring Trinomials
26. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 8-6 Factoring ax^2 + bx + c
OBJ: 8-6.1 To factor trinomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c NAT: CC A.SSE.1.a| CC A.SSE.1.b| N.5.c
STA: AI.P.8 TOP: 8-6 Problem 2 Factoring When ac Is Negative
27. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 8-7 Factoring Special Cases
OBJ: 8-7.1 To factor perfect-square trinomials and the differences of two squares
NAT: CC A.SSE.1.a| CC A.SSE.1.b| CC A.SSE.2| N.5.c STA: AI.P.8
TOP: 8-7 Problem 3 Factoring a Difference of Two Squares KEY: difference of two squares
28. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 8-8 Factoring by Grouping
OBJ: 8-8.1 To factor higher-degree polynomials by grouping
NAT: CC A.SSE.1.a| CC A.SSE.1.b| CC A.SSE.2| N.5.c STA: AI.P.8
TOP: 8-8 Problem 1 Factoring a Cubic Polynomial KEY: factoring by grouping
29. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 9-1 Quadratic Graphs and Their Properties
OBJ: 9-1.1 To graph quadratic functions of the form y = ax^2 and y = ax^2 + c
NAT: CC A.CED.2| CC F.IF.4| CC F.IF.5| CC F.IF.7.a| CC F.IF.7.b| CC F.BF.3| A.1.e| A.2.a
TOP: 9-1 Problem 1 Identifying a Vertex
KEY: quadratic function | parabola | maximum | minimum | vertex
30. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 9-1 Quadratic Graphs and Their Properties
OBJ: 9-1.1 To graph quadratic functions of the form y = ax^2 and y = ax^2 + c
NAT: CC A.CED.2| CC F.IF.4| CC F.IF.5| CC F.IF.7.a| CC F.IF.7.b| CC F.BF.3| A.1.e| A.2.a
TOP: 9-1 Problem 5 Using the Falling Object Model KEY: quadratic function | parabola

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31. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 9-2 Quadratic Functions

OBJ: 9-2.1 To graph quadratic functions of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c
NAT: CC A.CED.2| CC F.IF.4| CC F.IF.7.a| CC F.IF.9| CC F.BF.3| A.1.e| A.2.a| A.4.a
STA: AI.P.1| AI.P.3| AI.P.11 TOP: 9-2 Problem 1 Graphing y = ax^2 + bx + c
KEY: vertex | axis of symmetry
32. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 9-3 Solving Quadratic Equations
OBJ: 9-3.1 To solve quadratic equations by graphing and using square roots
NAT: CC N.Q.2| CC A.CED.1| CC A.CED.4| CC A.APR.3| CC A.REI.4.b| N.2.c| A.1.e| A.1.h| A.4.a|
A.4.g STA: AI.N.3| AI.P.9 TOP: 9-3 Problem 1 Solving by Graphing
KEY: quadratic equation | root of an equation | zero of a function
33. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 9-3 Solving Quadratic Equations
OBJ: 9-3.1 To solve quadratic equations by graphing and using square roots
NAT: CC N.Q.2| CC A.CED.1| CC A.CED.4| CC A.APR.3| CC A.REI.4.b| N.2.c| A.1.e| A.1.h| A.4.a|
A.4.g STA: AI.N.3| AI.P.9 TOP: 9-3 Problem 2 Solving Using Square Roots
KEY: quadratic equation | root of an equation
34. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 9-4 Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations
OBJ: 9-4.1 To solve quadratic equations by factoring
NAT: CC A.SSE.3.a| CC A.CED.1| CC A.REI.4.b| CC F.IF.8.a| N.5.c| A.4.a
STA: AI.P.9 TOP: 9-4 Problem 1 Using the Zero-Product Property
KEY: Zero-Product Property
35. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 9-4 Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations
OBJ: 9-4.1 To solve quadratic equations by factoring
NAT: CC A.SSE.3.a| CC A.CED.1| CC A.REI.4.b| CC F.IF.8.a| N.5.c| A.4.a
STA: AI.P.9 TOP: 9-4 Problem 3 Writing in Standard Form
KEY: Zero-Product Property
36. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 9-5 Completing the Square
OBJ: 9-5.1 To solve quadratic equations by completing the square
NAT: CC N.Q.3| CC A.SSE.1.a| CC A.SSE.1.b| CC A.SSE.3.b| CC A.CED.1| CC A.REI.1| CC A.REI.4.a|
CC A.REI.4.b| CC F.IF.8.a| A.4.a STA: AI.P.9
TOP: 9-5 Problem 3 Finding c by Completing the Square KEY: completing the square
37. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 9-5 Completing the Square
OBJ: 9-5.1 To solve quadratic equations by completing the square
NAT: CC N.Q.3| CC A.SSE.1.a| CC A.SSE.1.b| CC A.SSE.3.b| CC A.CED.1| CC A.REI.1| CC A.REI.4.a|
CC A.REI.4.b| CC F.IF.8.a| A.4.a STA: AI.P.9
TOP: 9-5 Problem 2 Solving x^2 + bx = c KEY: completing the square
38. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 9-6 The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant
OBJ: 9-6.1 To solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula
NAT: CC N.Q.3| CC A.CED.1| CC A.REI.4.a| CC A.REI.4.b| A.4.a
STA: AI.P.9 TOP: 9-6 Problem 1 Using the Quadratic Formula
KEY: quadratic formula | find approximate solutions using graphing technology
39. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 9-6 The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant
OBJ: 9-6.2 To find the number of solutions of a quadratic equation
NAT: CC N.Q.3| CC A.CED.1| CC A.REI.4.a| CC A.REI.4.b| A.4.a
STA: AI.P.9 TOP: 9-6 Problem 4 Using the Discriminant
KEY: discriminant

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40. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 10-2 Simplifying Radicals

OBJ: 10-2.1 To simplify radicals involving products and quotients
NAT: CC A.REI.2| A.3.e STA: AI.N.2
TOP: 10-2 Problem 1 Removing Perfect-Square Factors KEY: radical expression