Algebra II : Algebra II

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #10 : Graphing Hyperbolic Inequalities

Which graph represents the inequality ?

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

The equation for a horizontal hyperbola is . The equation for a vertical hyperbola is . In both, (h, v) is the center of the hyperbola. Hyperbolic inequalities use an inequality sign rather than an equals sign, but otherwise have the same form as hyperbolic equations. The x and y in the inequality are followed by the constants 2 and -1 respectively, so the graph must be centered on (-2, 1). The y-term appears first, so the graph must show a vertical hyperbola. The inequality sign is  rather than , so the lines must be solid rather than dashed. The left side is greater than rather than less than the constant, so the center must not be shaded.

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Degree Of A Polynomial

Give the degree of the polynomial.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The degree of an individual term of a polynomial is the exponent of its variable; the exponents of the terms of this polynomial are, in order, 5, 4, 2, and 7.

The degree of the polynomial is the highest degree of any of the terms; in this case, it is 7.

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Degree Of A Polynomial

What is the degree of the polynomial?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the degree of the polynomial, you first have to identify each term [term is for example ], so to find the degree of each term you add the exponents.

EX:   - Degree of 3

Highest degree is  

Example Question #2 : How To Find The Degree Of A Polynomial

What is the degree of the polynomial?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the degree of the polynomial, add up the exponents of each term and select the highest sum.

12x2y3: 2 + 3 = 5

6xy4z: 1 + 4 + 1 = 6

2xz: 1 + 1 = 2

The degree is therefore 6.

Example Question #1 : Polynomial Functions

Let , and . What is ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When solving functions within functions, we begin with the innermost function and work our way outwards. Therefore:

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Example Question #2 : Polynomial Functions

Let , and . What is ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

This problem relies on our knowledge of a radical expression  equal to . The functions are subbed into one another in order from most inner to most outer function.

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Example Question #2 : Polynomial Functions

Evaluate  if  and 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In problems with functions within one another, we must first solve the innermost function and then proceed outwards. Therefore, the first step is solving  :

 

 

Now, we must find the values of :

Because our x term is squared in this function, both values end up being the same. Therefore, 59 is our final answer.

Example Question #1 : Polynomial Functions

Evaluate  if  and

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Beginning with the innermost function, we must first solve for :

We then take this value and plug it into :

This has no value in the real number plane, and the answer is therefore undefined.

 

Example Question #1 : Polynomial Functions

 and .

Determine .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Substituting -x into f(x).  This has no effect on the 1st and 3rd terms.  This changes the sign of the middle term.

Example Question #1071 : Algebra Ii

Which of the following depicts a polynomial in standard form?

Possible Answers:

None of the other answers are correct.

Correct answer:

Explanation:

A polynomial in standard form is written in descending order of the power. The highest power should be first, and the lowest power should be last.

The answer has the powers decreasing from four, to two, to one, to zero.

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