Algebra II : Algebra II

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #89 : Inverse Functions

Relation

Which of the following is true of the relation present in the provided graph?

Possible Answers:

None of these

The relation is a function, but it does not have an inverse.

The relation is not a function.

The relation is a function, and it has an inverse.

The relation is not a function but has an inverse.

Correct answer:

The relation is a function, and it has an inverse.

Explanation:

A relation is a function, if and only if, it passes the Vertical Line Test (VLT)—that is, no vertical line exists that passes through its graph more than once. From the diagram below, we see that no such line exists:

Relation

 

The relation passes the VLT, so it is a function.

A function has an inverse if and only if it passes the Horizontal Line Test (HLT) - that is, no horizontal line exists that passes through its graph more than once. From the diagram below, we see that no such line exists:

Relation

The function passes the HLT, so it has an inverse.

Example Question #90 : Inverse Functions

Relation

Which of the following is true of the relation graphed above?

Possible Answers:

The relation is a function, but it does not have an inverse.

The relation is not a function but it has an inverse.

None of these

The relation is not a function.

The relation is a function, and it has an inverse.

Correct answer:

The relation is a function, but it does not have an inverse.

Explanation:

A relation is a function, if and only if, it passes the Vertical Line Test (VLT)—that is, no vertical line exists that passes through its graph more than once. From the diagram below, we see that no such line exists;

Relation

The relation passes the VLT, so it is a function.

A function has an inverse if and only if it passes the Horizontal Line Test (HLT) - that is, no horizontal line exists that passes through its graph more than once. From the diagram below, we see at least one such line exists.

Relation

The function fails the HLT, so it does not have an inverse.

Example Question #91 : Inverse Functions

Choose the inverse of  \displaystyle y=\frac{x-3}{2} .

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle y=\frac{3}{2}x-2

\displaystyle y=3x-2

\displaystyle y=\frac{x+2}{3}

\displaystyle y=\frac{2}{3}x-3

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the inverse of a linear function, switch the variables and solve for y.

\displaystyle y=\frac{x-3}{2}

Switch the variables:

\displaystyle x=\frac{y-3}{2}

Multiply both sides by 2:

\displaystyle 2x=y-3

Add 3 to both sides to isolate y:

 

 

Example Question #281 : Introduction To Functions

Find the inverse function:  \displaystyle y=2(5-x)

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle y=\frac{1}{2}x-\frac{1}{5}

\displaystyle y=\frac{1}{2}x-10

\displaystyle y=\frac{1}{2}x-\frac{1}{10}

\displaystyle y=\frac{1}{5}x-\frac{1}{10}

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Interchange the x and y-variables.

\displaystyle x=2(5-y)

Solve for y.  Divide by two on both sides.

\displaystyle \frac{x}{2}=\frac{2(5-y)}{2}

\displaystyle \frac{x}{2}=5-y

Add \displaystyle y on both sides.

\displaystyle \frac{x}{2}+y=5-y+y

\displaystyle \frac{x}{2}+y=5

Subtract \displaystyle \frac{x}{2} on both sides.

\displaystyle \frac{x}{2}+y-\frac{x}{2}=5-\frac{x}{2}

Simplify both sides.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1 : Vertical And Horizontal Lines

Which of the following is a horizontal line? 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle y=2x+1

\displaystyle y = 3x + 4

\displaystyle x = 4

\displaystyle y = 0

\displaystyle y = -x

Correct answer:

\displaystyle y = 0

Explanation:

A horizontal line has infinitely many values for \displaystyle x, but only one possible value for \displaystyle y. Thus, it is always of the form \displaystyle y = c, where \displaystyle c is a constant. Horizontal lines have a slope of \displaystyle 0. The only equation of this form is \displaystyle y = 0

Example Question #1 : Vertical And Horizontal Lines

Which of the following equations represents a line that is perpendicular to \displaystyle x = 5?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle y = -5

\displaystyle y = \frac{-1}{5}x

\displaystyle y = 5x +3

\displaystyle x=\frac{1}{5}

\displaystyle x = \frac{-1}{5}

Correct answer:

\displaystyle y = -5

Explanation:

The equation \displaystyle x=5 is a vertical line, so the perpendicular line must be horizontal. The only answer choice that is a horizontal line is \displaystyle y = -5.

Example Question #1 : Linear Functions

Which of the following is a vertical line? 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle y = 6

\displaystyle x = 2

\displaystyle y = -x + 2

\displaystyle y = 0

\displaystyle y = 3x + 3

Correct answer:

\displaystyle x = 2

Explanation:

A vertical line has infinitely many values of \displaystyle y but only one value of \displaystyle x. Thus, vertical lines are of the form \displaystyle x = c, where \displaystyle c is a real number. The only equation of this form is \displaystyle x = 2

Example Question #2 : Vertical And Horizontal Lines

Which of the following answers describes the graph of this equation?

\displaystyle x=5

(Select all answers that apply)

Possible Answers:

horizontal line

Not enough information

vertical line

Correct answer:

vertical line

Explanation:

The graph of x=5 is a vertical line. The equation x=5 represents all points with x- value equal to 5.

Try to plot a couple of points with an x-value of 5.

A few examples are (5, 0), (5, 2), (5,5).

Draw a line connecting the points and you obtain a vertical line intercepting the x-axis at (5,0).

 

Example Question #5 : Vertical And Horizontal Lines

Which of the following is an equation of a vertical line? 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle x = 5

\displaystyle y = -2

\displaystyle y = x

\displaystyle y = 3x + 5

\displaystyle y = x^2

Correct answer:

\displaystyle x = 5

Explanation:

Think about the meaning of a vertical line on the coordinate grid. The \displaystyle y value changes to any value, yet the \displaystyle x value always stays the same. Thus, we are talking about an equation in which the \displaystyle y is free, or is not effected, and the \displaystyle x is constant. This is an equation of the form \displaystyle x = c, where \displaystyle c is a constant. 

Example Question #6 : Vertical And Horizontal Lines

Which of the following is an equation of a horizontal line? 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle x = y^2

\displaystyle y = x

\displaystyle y = 2x + 4

\displaystyle x = 5

\displaystyle y = -2

Correct answer:

\displaystyle y = -2

Explanation:

Think about what it means to be a horizontal line. The \displaystyle x value changes to be any real number, but the \displaystyle y value always remains constant. Thus, we are looking for an equation in which the \displaystyle y value is constant and the  \displaystyle x value is not present. This would be any equation of the form \displaystyle y = c, where \displaystyle c is a constant. 

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