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Solving Quadratic Equations: Square Root Property — Unit test Answers

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The steps in writing f(x)=18x+3x2 in vertex form are shown, but a value is missing in the last step.Write the function in standard form. Factor a out of the first two terms. f(x)=3(x2+6x)Form a perfect square trinomial. f(x)=3(x2+6x+9)−3(9) Write the trinomial as a binomial squared. f(x)=3(x+___)2−27

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3
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6
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9
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18
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Gerald graphs the function f(x) = (x – 3)2 – 1. Which statements are true about the graph? Select three options.The domain is {x| x ≥ 3}.The range is {y| y ≥ –1}.The function decreases over the interval (–∞, 3).The axis of symmetry is x = –1.The vertex is (3, –1).

A
The domain is {x| x ≥ 3}.
B
The range is {y| y ≥ –1}.
C
The function decreases over the interval (–∞, 3).
D
The axis of symmetry is x = –1.
E
The vertex is (3, –1).
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Which function has a vertex on the y-axis?

A
f(x) = (x – 2)2
B
f(x) = x(x + 2)
C
f(x) = (x – 2)(x + 2)
D
f(x) = (x + 1)(x – 2)
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Given the function f(x) = –5|x + 1| + 3, for what values of x is f(x) = –12?

A
x = –2, x = –4
B
x = –2, x = 4
C
x = 2, x = –4
D
x = 2, x = 4
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Which is a solution to the equation?(x − 3)(x − 5) = 35

A
x = −8
B
x = −5
C
x = 2
D
x = 10
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Which is one of the transformations applied to the graph of f(x) = x2 to change it into the graph of g(x) = 9x2 – 36x?

A
The graph of f(x) = x2 is widened.
B
The graph of f(x) = x2 is shifted right 4 units.
C
The graph of f(x) = x2 is shifted down 36 units.
D
The graph of f(x) = x2 is reflected over the x-axis.
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Mischa wrote the quadratic equation 0=-x2+4x-7 in standard form. If a = -1, what is the value of c in her equation?

A
c=-7
B
c=-1
C
c=4
D
c=7
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The function f(x) = –3x2 + 36x – 119 written in vertex form is f(x) = –3(x – 6)2 – 11. Which statements are true about the graph of f(x)? Select three options.The axis of symmetry is the line x = 6.The vertex of the graph is at (–6, –11).The parabola has a minimum.The parabola opens down.The value of h, when the equation is written in vertex form, is positive.

A
The axis of symmetry is the line x = 6.
B
The vertex of the graph is at (–6, –11).
C
The parabola has a minimum.
D
The parabola opens down.
E
The value of h, when the equation is written in vertex form, is positive.
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The graph of the function f(x) = (x + 2)(x − 4) is shown.

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A
all real values of x where x < −2
B
all real values of x where −2 < x < 4
C
all real values of x where 1 < x < 4
D
all real values of x where x < 0
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The function f(x) = x2 is translated 7 units to the left and 3 units down to form the function g(x). Which represents g(x)?

A
g(x) = (x − 7)2 − 3
B
g(x) = (x + 7)2 − 3
C
g(x) = (x − 3)2 − 7
D
g(x) = (x − 3)2 + 7
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Which equation has an a-value of –2, a b-value of 1, and a c-value of 3?

A
0 = –2x2 + x + 3
B
0 = 2x2 + x + 3
C
0 = –2x2 + 3
D
0 = 2x2 – x + 3
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What is the range of the function f(x) = −(x + 3)2 + 7?

A
all real numbers less than or equal to 7
B
all real numbers greater than or equal to 7
C
all real numbers less than or equal to −3
D
all real numbers greater than or equal to −3
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Giselle graphs the function f(x) = x2. Robin graphs the function g(x) = –x2. How does Robin’s graph relate to Giselle’s?

A
Robin’s graph is a reflection of Giselle’s graph over the x-axis.
B
Robin’s graph is a reflection of Giselle’s graph over the y-axis.
C
Robin’s graph is a translation of Giselle’s graph 1 unit down.
D
Robin’s graph is a translation of Giselle’s graph 1 unit left.
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The graph of the function f(x) = −3x2 − 3x + 6 is shown. Which statements describe the graph? Select three options.The vertex is the maximum value.The axis of symmetry is x = .The domain is all real numbers. The range is all real numbers.The function is decreasing from (−∞, 6.75).

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A
The vertex is the maximum value.
B
The axis of symmetry is x = .
Option B
C
The domain is all real numbers.
D
The range is all real numbers.
E
The function is decreasing from (−∞, 6.75).
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Solve x2 – 8x = 20 by completing the square. Which is the solution set of the equation?

A
{–22, 14}
B
{–14, 22}
C
{–10, 2}
D
{–2, 10}

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