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Algebra 2 Semester 2 REVIEW Name:

Polynomial Expressions and Equations

1. If one factor of 2 x  17 x  23 x  42 is 2x  7 , find the remaining factors.

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A) ( x  1)( x  6) B) ( x  1)( x  6) C) ( x  1)( x  6) D) ( x  1)( x  6)

2. Find all possible rational zeros of f ( x)  6 x  x  4 x  2 .

4 2

 1 1 1 2  1 1
A)  1, 2, 4, 6,  B)  1, 2, 4,8  C)  1, 2, , , ,  D)  1,3, , 
 2 3 6 3  6 2

3. Find all the zeros of the function f(x) = 2 x  7 x  8 x  28 x .

4 3 2

7 7 7 7
A) 0, 2, 2, B) 2, 2, C) 2, 2,  D) 0, 2, 2, 
2 2 2 2

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4. What is the remainder when dividing: x3  5x  2   x  4  ? 
A) 7 B) 23 C) -41 D) -42

5. What is the quotient: x 4

 x 3  2 x 2  3 x  3   x 2  4  ?
x5 x5
A) x  x  2 B) x 2  x  2  C) x 2  x  2  D) x  x  1
2 2

x2  4 x2  4

6. If a function, f  x  , has zeros of -4, 6, and 1/3, then the function could be:
A) f  x    x  4  x  6  3x  1 B) f  x    x  4  x  6  3x  1
C) f  x    x  4  x  6  3x  1 D) f  x    x  4  x  6  3x  1

7. Solve: x  3x 7 x  21  0
3 2

A) 3, i 7 B) 3, i 7 C) 3,  7 D) 3,  7

8. How will the graph of the polynomial function f  x    x  3  x  7

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intersect the x-axis?
(note: tangent means touches and turns)?

A) Tangent at -3, crosses at -7 B) Tangent at 3, crosses at 7

C) Tangent at -3, crosses at 7 D) Tangent at 3, crosses at -7

9. If the polynomial x3  3x 2  4 x  12 is factored, one of the factors will be:

A) x 2  4 B) x  4 C) x2  3 D) x  3
 10. If the polynomial x  2 x  6 x  12 is factored, one of the factors will be:
3 2

A) x  6 B) x  2 x2  6 D) x  6
2
C)

Polynomial Graphs

How many real zeros does each function have?

1. 2. 3.

State whether each function has an even or odd degree. Is the leading coefficient positive or negative?
Then, state the end behavior of each graph.

4. 5. 6.

Find the equations of each polynomial graphed here.

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9. For the equation f(x) = –2x5 + 3x3 + 5x – 6, describe the end behavior, state the degree, and state the
leading coefficient.

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 f( x)
10. For the given graph,
25

a. describe the end behavior, 20

b. determine whether it represents an 15
odd-degree or even-degree 10
polynomial function, and 5
c. state the number of real zeros.
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–5

–10

–15

–20

–25

A) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞.
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an odd-degree polynomial function with five real zeros.
B) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = −∞.
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an odd-degree polynomial function with five real zeros.
C) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = −∞ .
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an odd-degree polynomial function with four real zeros.
D) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = −∞.
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an even-degree polynomial function with five real zeros.

11. For the given graph, f( x)

a. describe the end behavior, 8

b. determine whether it represents an 6
odd-degree or even-degree 4
polynomial function, and 2
c. state the number of real zeros.
–4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 x
–2

–4

–6

–8

A) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = −∞ .
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an odd-degree polynomial function with three real zeros.
B) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = −∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞.
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an odd-degree polynomial function with three real zeros.
C) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ .
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an odd-degree polynomial function with four real zeros.
D) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ .
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an even-degree polynomial function with three real zeros.
 f( x)
12. For the given graph, 8
a. describe the end behavior, 6
b. determine whether it represents an
4
odd-degree or even-degree
2
polynomial function, and
c. state the number of real zeros. –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 x
–2

–4

–6

–8

A) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ .
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an odd-degree polynomial function with four real zeros.
B) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ .
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an even-degree polynomial function with five real zeros.
C) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = −∞ .
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an even-degree polynomial function with four real zeros.
D) The end behavior of the graph is lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞ and lim 𝑓(𝑥) = ∞.
𝑥→∞ 𝑥→−∞
It is an even-degree polynomial function with four real zeros.

13. For the graph below, describe the end behavior, determine the degree of the polynomial, and state the
number of real zeros.

14. Which graph represents the function 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 3 + 9𝑥 2 − 23𝑥 + 15 = −(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 5)?

A) Graph 1 B) Graph 2 C) Graph 3 D) Graph 4 E) Graph 5

15. Which graph represents the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 15 = (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 5)?

A) Graph 1 B) Graph 2 C) Graph 3 D) Graph 4 E) Graph 5

7.3- Simplifying, Multiplying and Dividing Rationals

x 2  5x  4 6 5x  25
1. Simplify 2. Multiply 
x 2  4x x 2  9 x  20 15

3. Divide:

A) C)

B) D)

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4. Simplify this complex fraction 1 1
+
𝐴 𝐵

𝐴𝐵
A) 1 B) A+B C) AB D) 𝐴+𝐵

7.4- Adding and Subtracting Rationals

1 1
1. Expressed as a single fraction, 𝑥+1 + 𝑥, is
3 2𝑥+3 2𝑥+1 2
A) B) C) D)
𝑥2 𝑥 2 +𝑥 𝑥 2 +𝑥 2𝑥+1

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2. Find the difference of (𝑦 − 5) − 𝑦+2 .

7.5- Solving Rationals

𝑝2 −7
1. Find the excluded value(s) for (𝑝) = 𝑝2 −16 .
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2. Determine the domain of the function in interval notation: ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥+5

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3. Give the undefined values for the function: ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑥

Solve these rational equations:

7𝑛 4 1 4 2 𝑦 7 14
4. = 𝑛−3 5. + 5 = 3𝑥 6. + 𝑦−5 = 𝑦 2 −3𝑦−10
𝑛2 −9 2𝑥 𝑦+2

10 9 𝑡−4 1
7. 𝑡− =3 8. = 𝑡−3 + 4
𝑡 𝑡−3

7.2- Graphing Rationals

1. Find the function f whose graph is given to the right.

(𝑥−1)(𝑥−3) 2(𝑥−1)(𝑥−3)
A) 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥−2)2
B) 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥−2)

2(𝑥−1)(𝑥−3) 2(𝑥−1)(𝑥−3)
C) 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥−2)3
D) 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥−2)2

For the following questions, determine the equations of any asymptotes and the values of x for any
holes in the graph of each rational function.

x5 x 2  2x  8
2. f ( x)  2 3. f ( x) 
x  6x  5 x2

x 2  4x  4 5x  3
4. f ( x)  5. f ( x) 
x2  4 x7
Graph the following rational functions.
y x 2  16 y
7. f ( x) 
x
6. f ( x) 
x2 x4
HA:__________ HA:__________
x x
Holes:____________ Holes:____________

VA:____________ VA:____________

3 x2 y
8. f ( x)  y 9. f ( x) 
x x  x6
2

HA:__________ HA:__________
x x
Holes:____________ Holes:____________

VA:____________ VA:____________

2x2 systems
Solve the system of equations by ygraphing. y
xy 4 y  x2
1.) 2.)
x  2y  1 2y  2 x  4

x x

Solve the system of equations using elimination or substitution.

3 x  7y  19 3 x  2y  4
3. 4.
xy 7 2x  3y  7

3y  2x
4 x  5 y  2
5. 2 6.
y  x2 3 x  2y  13
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Write a system of equations and solve.
7.) A vendor was selling seats to a basketball game. The vendor sold 200 tickets. Floor seats cost
$36. Stadium seats cost $28. In all, the vendor sold $6080 worth of tickets. How many floor seats and
stadium seats did he sell?

1.4- 3x3 systems

Solve the system of equations.
1. x  6 y  2 z  5 2. x  4 y  3z  1
2x  3y  z  4 3x  12 y  9 z  8
3x  4 y  z   2 2 x  4 y  4 z  12

3. x  y  5 4. 3x  y  z  1
 x  4 y  2z  3 3x  2 y  5 z  16
 x  3 y  5z   6 3x  3 y  2 z  6

3.5-Non-linear systems
Match each system with its graph.
1.
Solve these non-linear systems.
2. 𝑦 = −𝑥 2 + 4 3. 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 4. 2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 𝑦 = −2
𝑦 = −4𝑥 + 8 2x + y = 5 𝑥2 + 𝑦 = 2

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5. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 10 6. 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 1 7. 𝑦 = 2 𝑥 2 − 10

y = -3x + 10 −𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 + 1 𝑦 = −𝑥 2 + 14

Ch. 8 Series and Sequences

1. Write a rule for the 𝑛𝑡ℎ term of each sequence.

a. 12, -36, 108, -324, … b. -9, -4, 1, 6, …
1 3 5 7
c. 2, 9, 28, 65, … d. 4 , 8 , 12 , 16 , …

2. Give the 35th term of the sequence 101, 98, 95, 92, …

3. What is the 1st term of an arithmetic sequence with common difference 7 and 𝑎18 = 112?

4. The sum of an arithmetic series is 1680. The first term of the sequence is 1 and the last
term is 139. a. How many terms are in this series? b. What is the common difference?

5. Find the partial sum 𝑆18 of the arithmetic series 5 + 10 + 15 + 20 +…

6. The 7th term of a geometric sequence with common ratio ¼ is 32.

a. Give the 1st term.
b. Write a rule for the 𝑛𝑡ℎ term.

7. Give the 8th term of the geometric sequence 5, 15, 45, …

8. Write a rule for the 𝑛𝑡ℎ term then find 𝑎11 . 4, 20, 100, 500, …

9. Find the partial sum 𝑆8 for the geometric series 16 + (– 8) + 4 + (–2) + …

9.1 Special triangles

Using special triangles solve for each variable. Exact values (no decimals).
1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6. 7.

Section 9.1 – right triangle trig

Find the value of x for the right triangle. Round to the nearest tenth.
1. 2. 3.
x
4. Evaluate the six trigonometric functions of the angle θ.

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5. Let θ be an acute angle of a right triangle. Use the function sin 𝜃 = 7 to sketch and label the
triangle. Then evaluate the other five trigonometric functions of  . Exact values only (no
decimals).

6. A parasailor is attached to a boat with a rope 80 feet long. The angle of elevation from the boat to
the parasailor is 36. Estimate the parasailor’s height above the boat. Round your answer to the
nearest tenth.

7. A cable is attached to the top of a pole and mounted to the ground 3 feet from the base of the
pole. The angle of elevation from the mounting to the top of the pole is 78. Estimate the height of the
pole. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

8. The angle of depression is 11 from the bottom of a boat to a deep sea diver at a
depth of 120 feet. Find the distance x the diver must swim up to the boat to the
nearest tenth.
9. If you stand 57 feet from the base of a building, you need to look up at a 55 angle
to see the top of a building What is the height of the building? If necessary
round your answer to the nearest tenth.

10. A sledding run is 300 yards long with a vertical drop of 27.6 yards. Find the
angle of depression of the run. If necessary round your answer to the nearest
tenth.

Law of Sines and Cosine

Determine whether each triangle should be solved by beginning with the Law of Sines or Law of
Cosines. Then solve each triangle. Round measures of sides to the nearest tenth and measures of
angles to the nearest degree.
1. B = 55, a = 20, b = 25 2. a = 15, b = 20, c = 12

3. A = 96, B = 39, b = 13 4. A = 34, b = 17, c = 48