Algebra 2 Semester 1 Final Exam

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What is the effect of adding a constant to a radical function?

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How do you determine the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?

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What does a vertical stretch by a factor of 2 do to a function?

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What is the range of a function?

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How do you identify transformations in a function?

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Transformations can be identified by comparing the function to its parent function. Look for shifts (up/down, left/right), stretches, and reflections.

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What is the formula for the nth term of the sequence: 5, 12, 19, 26...?

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What does a horizontal compression by 1/2 do to a function?

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What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?

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The vertex of a quadratic function is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on the direction of the parabola. It represents the maximum or minimum value of the function.

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How do you find the x-intercepts of a function?

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To find the x-intercepts of a function, set the function equal to zero and solve for x. The solutions are the points where the graph crosses the x-axis.

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What is the difference between a function and a relation?

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A function is a specific type of relation where each input (x-value) has exactly one output (y-value). A relation can have multiple outputs for a single input.