Polynomials
Quadratics
Linear vs. Exponential
Miscellaneous
100
Write the following polynomial in standard form:
2x + 3x^5 -4 - 5x^2
3x^5 -5x^2 +2x -4
100
What are the vertex and axis of symmetry of the parabola y = x2 − 16x + 63?
Vertex/Turning Point (8,-1)
Axis of Symmetry x=8
100
Determine if linear or exponential:
A population of 250 bacteria quadruples every day.
Exponential because it is repeatedly multiplying
100
What country is hosting the World Cup?
The US
200
Factor: m2 - 12m - 64
(m-16)(m+4)
200
What is the solution set of the equation 3x2 = 48?
x={-4,4}
200
find the average rate of change, in simplest form, of the function over the interval 3≤x≤5.
12
200
What was the date that we "sprung ahead" and lost an hour of sleep from moving the clocks forward by an hour?
Sunday March 8th
300
Factor Completely: x3 - 10x2 -24x
x(x-8)(x+3)
300
State the roots of the quadratic and the equation for the axis of symmetry.
x={-1,3}
Axis of Symmetry x = 1
300
Krystal was given $3000 when she turned 2 years old. Her parents invested it in an account that earns 2%. How much money would be in the account in 6 years?
$3378.49
300
Which famous museum was recently robbed of jewels?
The Louvre
400
Factor Completely (if necessary): 4x2-25
(2x-5)(2x+5)
400
What are two other names for x-intercepts?
1) Zeros
2) Roots
400
A flower shop charges $3 per tulip and $5 per rose. On Tuesday, they noticed that they earned $155.
a. Write an equation where x represents the number of tulips sold and y represents the number of roses sold.
b. If there were 25 tulips sold on Tuesday, how many roses had to have been sold?
3x+5y=155
y=16 roses
400
Which popular streaming service that we use today started as a DVD movie vending machine at your local food stores and 7/11's?
Netflix
500
Factor Completely:
18x^2-50
2(3x-5)(3x+5)
500
Use the method of completing the square to determine the exact values of x for the equation x2 + 6x - 40 =0
x= -10 and x = 4
500
Sunny purchases a new car for $29,873. The car depreciates 20% annually. How much will the car be worth in 4 years?
$12,235.98
500
What was the first animal to ever be cloned?
Sheep