Alg2_Sem2_FinalTest_ReviewPacket
Alg2_Sem2_FinalTest_ReviewPacket
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x 2 + 14 x + 49 x 2 - 49
2. ÷ 4
2 x 2 + 8x x + 4x3
x 1
3. -
x - 3x + 2 4 x - 8
2
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4. ' ! $('$%!
= '$) + '*"
B. Unit 5: Rational Exponents
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5. Simplify (27)#
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6. Solve (𝑥 " + 9)! = 5
6
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7. Simplify ç -2 ÷
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#
√,!
8. Simplify %
√,
#
9. Solve 2𝑥 " = 16
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14. Simplify
#$".
19. Find the vertex and axis of symmetry of the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 2(𝑥 − 1)" − 3. Graph the function, including
at least 5 points.
20. Graph 𝑦 = 𝑥 " − 6𝑥 + 2, using at least 5 points. Identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and the 𝑥- and
𝑦-intercepts.
E. Unit 7: Composition of Functions & Exponential Functions
24. Solve the equation for x. Leave answers in exact form: 2#/*" = 16/$%
25. Solve the equation for x. Leave answers in exact form: 9#/*% = 27/$!
%/#
27. Expand log " ;𝐴√𝐵<
28. Solve log # 𝑥 = log # 12 + log # 2 − log # 6
31. You invest $2000 in a bank offering 10% interest compounded quarterly. Find the value of your investment
after a total of five year’s growth.
32. The value of a certain car decreases at a rate of 12% annually. About how long does it take for the cart to be
worth half of its original value?
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33. The radioactive gas radon has a half-life of approximately 3 " days. About how much of a 100 g sample will
remain after 1 week?
34. If 40 mg of a radioactive substance decays to 5 mg in 12 min, find the half-life, in minutes, of the substance.
35. If you invest $1000 in a bank account paying 6% interest compounded monthly, how long will it take for
your money to triple? Round to the nearest whole year.
36. Find an equation of the circle with center (6, −3) that passes through (−4, 1).
37. Find the center and radius of the circle 𝑥 " + 𝑦 " − 8𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 11 = 0.
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38. Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola 𝑥 = 3 (𝑦 + 3)" + 1.
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39. Graph the parabola 𝑦 = 3 (𝑥 − 2)" − 9. Identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, the x- and y-intercepts, the
focus, and the directrix.
40. Graph the ellipse 𝑥 " + 4𝑦 " = 16. Identify the foci.
(/$%)! ('*")!
41. Graph the hyperbola &
− !
= 1. Identify the foci.
I. Unit 9: Sequences & Series
42. Find a formula for the nth term of the sequence −7, −3, 1, 5, …
43. Write the formula 𝑎, for the geometric sequence with 𝑎! = 36 and 𝑎( = 24.
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44. Write the series " − ! + 3 − %- + ⋯ in sigma notation. Then find the 50th partial sum.
45. Find the sum of the infinite geometric series 250 + 150 + 90 + 54 + ⋯ if it has one.
46. From a group of 5 juniors and 5 seniors, how many ways can I choose any 4 of these people, but I want
exactly 2 juniors and 2 seniors? Assume order is not important.
47. How many 5 letter words (whether they make sense or not) start with the letter “N or V”, have a vowel for
the second letter (not including y!), and end with the letter “U”. For example, NETTU works.
48. How many seven-slot license plates contain one digit and 6 letters? The digit can appear anywhere in the
license plate. (Your answer can be a simplified expression.)
49. Suppose 2 integers are chosen from between 1 and 9, inclusive. What is the probability that they are both
odd?
50. A container holds 8 red, 6 green, 4 blue, and 2 yellow marbles. What is the probability of selecting 1 red
marble and then 1 green marble if the first marble is not replaced after it is selected?