Algebra 2 1st Semester Final Exam (P1)

Front

Back

Front

Back

Front

Evaluate the expression: -3x^2 - 5x + 7 when x = -2.

Back

5

Front

Identify the mistake in the following steps to complete the square for y = 3x^2 + 6x - 5: Step 1: (3x^2 + 6x) - 5; Step 2: (3x^2 + 6x + 9 - 9) - 5; Step 3: (3x^2 + 6x + 9) - 9 - 5; Step 4: 3(x^2 + 2x + 3) - 9 - 5; Step 5: 3(x + 1)^2 - 14.

Back

He should have factored by 3 in Step 1.

Front

How do you write a complex number in its standard form?

Back

a - bi.

Front

What is the definition of a polynomial?

Back

A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, using only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

Front

What is the quadratic formula?

Back

Front

What does it mean to complete the square?

Back

Front

What is the difference between a rational and an irrational number?

Back

Front

What is the vertex form of a quadratic function?

Back