Algebra II : Algebra II

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #38 : Function Notation

Determine  if .

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Explanation:

To determine the output of , substitute the value of  as a replacement of .

Rewrite the complex fraction using a division sign.

Take the reciprocal of the second term and change the division sign to a multiplication sign.

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Example Question #39 : Function Notation

Determine  if  and .

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Explanation:

Substitute three into the function of  to solve for .

Substitute this value into the function .

There is no x-variable to substitute nine, which means the function is equal to three.

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Example Question #40 : Function Notation

If  and , determine:    

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Explanation:

Substitute the assigned values into the expression.

Simplify the inside parentheses.

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Example Question #41 : Function Notation

What is the value of  if  and ?

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Explanation:

Substitute the assigned values into the expression.

Simplify by order of operations.

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Example Question #171 : Functions And Graphs

Determine the value of  if:  .

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Explanation:

Substitute the values of  into the expression.

In order to subtract these fractions, we will need a least common denominator.

Multiply the denominators together for the LCD.  Convert the two fractions.

Subtract the numerators now that the denominators are common.

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Example Question #172 : Functions And Graphs

Determine the value of  if:  

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Explanation:

Given the expression  and the assigned values, substitute the values into the expression.

Simplify this expression by order of operations.

The answer is:   

Example Question #41 : Function Notation

Evaluate  if  and 

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Explanation:

Substitute the known values into the expression.

Simplify the expression.

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Example Question #45 : Function Notation

If  and , what is 

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Explanation:

Substitute the assigned values into the expression.

Simplify the negative exponents by rewriting both terms as fractions.

Simplify the fractions.

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Example Question #173 : Functions And Graphs

If , what must  be?  

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Explanation:

Substitute the known value of  into the equation.

Simplify the equation.

Solve the right side by distribution.

Add 42 on both sides.

Divide by six on both sides.

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Example Question #47 : Function Notation

If , what must  equal in ?

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Explanation:

The term  means that  when .

Substitute the terms in the function to solve for .

Solve for .

Subtract 10 on both sides.

Divide by negative one to eliminate the negative signs.

The answer is:  

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