Homework 2

Part 1: Which of the following best describes the Negative Exponent Rule?

• A negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the opposite positive exponent.

• A negative exponent means the base is subtracted from zero.

• A negative exponent results in a negative number.

• A negative exponent has no effect on the base.

Part 1: Which of the following best defines the term 'Less Than'?

• A mathematical term indicating a smaller quantity or number compared to another.

• A mathematical term indicating a larger quantity or number compared to another.

• A term used to describe equality between two numbers.

• A term used to describe the addition of two numbers.

Which of the following best describes a Linear Function?

• A function that forms a straight line when graphed

• A function that forms a curve when graphed

• A function that forms a circle when graphed

• A function that forms a zigzag pattern when graphed

• The student used a solid line for y ≤ -3x + 2 instead of a dashed line.

• The student shaded the wrong side of the line for y ≤ -3x + 2.

• The student used a dashed line for y ≤ -1/9x - 4 instead of a solid line.

• The student shaded the wrong side of the line for y ≤ -1/9x - 4.

What is the solution to the following system of equations? y = 1/3x - 4, y = 2x + 1

• x = 3, y = 7

• x = -3, y = -5

• x = 3, y = -3

• x = -3, y = -7

A line includes the points (1, -1) and (-3, -3). What is its equation in point-slope form?

• y + 1 = 1/2(x - 1)

• y + 1 = 1/2(x + 1)

• y + 3 = 1/2(x + 3)

• y - 3 = 1/2(x - 3)

Writing Equations: Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the following table.

• y = 4x + 21

• y = 4x + 1

• y = 3x + 26

• y = 5x + 16

Writing Equations: What is the equation in slope-intercept form of the following graph?

Solving Inequalities: Solve the following inequality.

What are the x and y intercepts of the following equation? 14x - 2y = -140

• x-intercept: -10, y-intercept: 70

• x-intercept: 10, y-intercept: -70

• x-intercept: 0, y-intercept: 0

• x-intercept: 5, y-intercept: -35