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Practice Test - Algebra 2 (DQA #3); GRAPHING CALCULATORS RECOMMENDED!



Indiana State Indicators
This assessment covers the following state indicators: A2.1.2, A2.1.4, A2.1.5, A2.2.3, A2.3.1, A2.3.3, A2.3.5, A2.5.3, A2.6.1, A2.7.4, and A2.7.8.
 
 
Solve the equation using the zero-product property.
 

 1 

mc001-1.jpg
A
n = mc001-2.jpg or n = mc001-3.jpg
C
n = 0 or n = mc001-5.jpg
B
n = 0 or n = mc001-4.jpg
D
n = mc001-6.jpg or n = mc001-7.jpg
 

 2 

Write the exponential expression mc002-1.jpg in radical form.
A
mc002-2.jpg
B
mc002-3.jpg
C
mc002-4.jpg
D
mc002-5.jpg
 
 
Graph the function.
 

 3 

mc003-1.jpg
A
mc003-2.jpg
C
mc003-4.jpg
B
mc003-3.jpg
D
mc003-5.jpg
 

 4 

mc004-1.jpg
A
mc004-2.jpg
C
mc004-4.jpg
B
mc004-3.jpg
D
mc004-5.jpg
 
 
Solve the equation by factoring.
 

 5 

mc005-1.jpg
A
z = 8 or z = 1
C
z = 8 or z = –1
B
z = –8 or z = 1
D
z = –8 or z = –1
 
 
Factor the expression.
 

 6 

mc006-1.jpg
A
mc006-2.jpg
C
mc006-4.jpg
B
mc006-3.jpg
D
mc006-5.jpg
 

 7 

mc007-1.jpg
A
mc007-2.jpg
C
mc007-4.jpg
B
mc007-3.jpg
D
mc007-5.jpg
 

 8 

mc008-1.jpg
A
mc008-2.jpg
C
mc008-4.jpg
B
mc008-3.jpg
D
mc008-5.jpg
 

 9 

The length of a rectangle is 2 cm more than four times the width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 84 cm, what are its dimensions?
A
length = 34 cm; width = 8 cm
C
length = 34 cm; width = 10 cm
B
length = 8 cm; width = 34 cm
D
length = 30 cm; width = 10 cm
 

 10 

Let mc010-1.jpg and mc010-2.jpg. Find mc010-3.jpg and its domain.
A
mc010-4.jpg; all real numbers except x = mc010-5.jpg
B
mc010-6.jpg; all real numbers except x = mc010-7.jpg
C
mc010-8.jpg; all real numbers
D
mc010-9.jpg; all real numbers
 

 11 

Write mc011-1.jpg in simplest form.
A
mc011-2.jpg
C
mc011-4.jpg
B
mc011-3.jpg
D
none of these
 

 12 

Use a graphing calculator to solve the equation mc012-1.jpg. If necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.
A
–1.14, 4
C
–1.29, 1.29
B
–0.57, 2
D
–2, 0.57
 

 13 

Identify the vertex and the y-intercept of the graph of the function mc013-1.jpg.
A
vertex: (3, 5);
y-intercept: 4
C
vertex: (–3, 5);
y-intercept: 27
B
vertex: (–3, –5);
y-intercept: 22
D
vertex: (3, –5);
y-intercept: 22
 

 14 

Find the zeros of mc014-1.jpg. Then graph the equation.
A
–4, –2
mc014-2.jpg
C
–4, –2, 4
mc014-4.jpg
B
0, –4, –2
mc014-3.jpg
D
0, 4, 2
mc014-5.jpg
 

 15 

A construction explosion has an intensity I of mc015-1.jpg W/m2. Find the loudness of the sound in decibels if mc015-2.jpg and mc015-3.jpg W/m2. Round to the nearest tenth.
A
159.6 decibels
C
99.6 decibels
B
112 decibels
D
90.7 decibels
 
 
Write the number in the form a + bi.
 

 16 

mc016-1.jpg
A
mc016-2.jpg
C
mc016-4.jpg
B
mc016-3.jpg
D
mc016-5.jpg
 

 17 

Write a polynomial function in standard form with zeros at –2, 5, and 4.
A
mc017-1.jpg
C
mc017-3.jpg
B
mc017-2.jpg
D
mc017-4.jpg
 

 18 

The sum of two numbers is 79. Their difference is 35. Write a system of equations that describes this situation. Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.
A
x + y = 79
xy = 35
57 and 22
C
x + y = 79
xy = 35
52 and 17
B
xy = 79
x + y = 35
56 and 23
D
x + y = 35
yx = 79
52 and 23
 

 19 

Solve mc019-1.jpg.
A
mc019-2.jpg
B
mc019-3.jpg
C
mc019-4.jpg
D
mc019-5.jpg
 

 20 

Solve mc020-1.jpg. Round to the nearest thousandth.
A
6.521
B
3.521
C
18.586
D
26.086
 
 
Simplify the expression.
 

 21 

mc021-1.jpg
A
9
B
729
C
19,683
D
mc021-2.jpg
 

 22 

mc022-1.jpg
A
mc022-2.jpg
B
mc022-3.jpg
C
mc022-4.jpg
D
mc022-5.jpg
 
 
Write a function rule for the table.
 

 23 


x
f(x)
–3
0
–2
1
–1
2
0
3
A
mc023-1.jpg
B
mc023-2.jpg
C
mc023-3.jpg
D
mc023-4.jpg
 

 24 

An initial population of 670 quail increases at an annual rate of 12%. Write an exponential function to model the quail population.
A
mc024-1.jpg
C
mc024-3.jpg
B
mc024-2.jpg
D
mc024-4.jpg
 
 
The pH of a liquid is a measure of how acidic or basic it is. The concentration of hydrogen ions in a liquid is labeled nar011-1.jpg. Use the formula nar011-2.jpg to answer questions about pH.
 

 25 

Find the pH level, to the nearest tenth, of a liquid with [H+] about mc025-1.jpg.
A
12.0
B
12.6
C
11.4
D
–12.6
 
 
Simplify the expression.
 

 26 

mc026-1.jpg
A
49i
B
49
C
–49
D
–49i
 

 27 

mc027-1.jpg
A
mc027-2.jpg
C
mc027-4.jpg
B
mc027-3.jpg
D
mc027-5.jpg
 

 28 

Find the zeros of mc028-1.jpg and state the multiplicity.
A
2, multiplicity –2; –3, multiplicity 5
B
2, multiplicity –2; 5, multiplicity –3
C
–2, multiplicity 2; 5, multiplicity –3
D
–2, multiplicity 2; –3, multiplicity 5
 

 29 

A ball is thrown into the air with an upward velocity of 40 ft/s. Its height h in feet after t seconds is given by the function mc029-1.jpg.
a. In how many seconds does the ball reach its maximum height? Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary.
b. What is the ball’s maximum height?
A
1.25 s; 32 ft
B
1.25 s; 82 ft
C
2.5 s; 7 ft
D
1.25 s; 37 ft
 

 30 

Evaluate mc030-1.jpg for x = 2.
A
3
B
5
C
4
D
–3
 

 31 

Find mc031-1.jpg.
A
0
B
mc031-2.jpg
C
mc031-3.jpg
D
0
 

 32 

What is the solution of the system of equations?
y = –4x + 9
y = –x – 6
A
(–11, 5)
B
(5, –11)
C
(–1, –5)
D
(–3, 21)
 
 
Solve the linear system.
 

 33 

mc033-1.jpg
A
(5, –3)
B
(0, –5)
C
(–5, 0)
D
(–3, 5)
 

 34 

Write 3x3 – 21x2 + 30x in factored form.
A
3x(x – 5)(x – 2)
C
–2x(x + 3)(x – 5)
B
–5x(x – 2)(x + 3)
D
3x(x – 2)(x + 5)
 

 35 

Suppose you invest $500 at an annual interest rate of 5.5% compounded continuously. How much will you have in the account after 8 years?
A
$776.35
B
$598.02
C
$6,933.01
D
$4,226.16
 
 
Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation. If necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.
 

 36 

mc036-1.jpg
A
–1.87, 5.87
B
–28, 32
C
–5.87, 1.87
D
–3.75, 11.75
 



 
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