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Algebra 2/Trig – Regents Review, December 2008

Part I

Answer all questions in this part. Each correct answer will receive 2 credits. No partial
credit will be allowed. For each question, write in the space provided the numeral preceding the
word or expression that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1 The roots of the equation 2 x 2 − 8 x − 4 = 0 are

(1) imaginary
(2) real, rational, and equal
(3) real, irrational, and unequal
(4) real, rational, and unequal

2 If the coordinates of point A are (–2,3), what is the image of A under

ry −axis  D3 ?
(1) (–6,–9) (3) (5,6)
(2) (9,–6) (4) (6,9)

3 Which equation represents the parabola shown in the accompanying graph?

(1) f ( x ) = ( x + 1) 2 − 3 (3) f ( x ) = − ( x + 3) 2 + 1
(2) f ( x ) = − ( x − 3) 2 + 1 (4) f ( x ) = − ( x − 3) 2 − 3

4 What is the solution set of the equation 9 x + 10 = x ?

(1) {-1} (2) {10}
(2) {9} (4) {10, -1}

5 The product of (5ab) and (−2a 2 b) 3 is

(1) −30a 6b 4 (3) −40a 6b 4
(2) −30a 7b 4 (4) −40a 7b 4
6 3
What is the sum of ( y − 5) + ?
y+2
y−2
(1) y − 5 (3)
y+2
y2 − 7 y 2 − 3y − 7
(2) (4)
y+2 y+2

7 If f ( x ) = 5x 2 and g ( x ) = 2 x , what is the value of ( f  g )(8) ?

(1) 8 10 (3) 80
(2) 16 (4) 1,280

8 The accompanying diagram shows the construction of a model of an

elliptical orbit of a planet traveling around a star. Point P and the center of
the star represent the foci of the orbit.

Which equation could represent the relation shown?

x2 y2 x2 y2
(1) + =1 (3) + =1
81 225 15 9
x2 y2 x2 y2
(2) + =1 (4) − =1
225 81 15 9

9 If a function is defined by the equation y = 3x + 2 , which equation defines the inverse of this
function?
1 1 1 2
(1) x = y + (3) y = x−
3 2 3 3
1 1
(2) y = x + (4) y = −3x − 2
3 2

1 Which transformation is not an isometry?

0 (1) ry = x (3) T3,6
(2) R0,90° (4) D2

1 Which transformation is an example of an opposite isometry?

1 (1) (x,y) → (x + 3,y – 6) (3) (x,y) → (y,x)
(2) (x,y) → (3x,3y) (4) (x,y) → (y,–x)
1 For a rectangular garden with a fixed area, the length of the garden varies
2 inversely with the width. Which equation represents this situation for an
area of 36 square units?
36
(1) x + y = 36 (3) y =
x
(2) x − y = 36 (4) y = 36 x

1 7
The expression is equivalent to
3 2− 3
2+ 3
(1) 14 − 7 3 (3)
7
14 + 3
(2) 14 + 7 3 (4)
7

1 Two complex numbers are graphed below.

4

What is the sum of w and u, expressed in standard complex number form?

(1) 7 + 3i (3) 5 + 7i
(2) 3 + 7i (4) -5 + 3i

1 x
+x
5 The fraction y is equivalent to
1
+1
y
2 xy
(1) (3) x
1+ y
x2 y
(2) (4) 2x
1+ y

1 If the roots of ax 2 + bx + c = 0 are real, rational, and equal, what is true about
6 the graph of the function y = ax 2 + bx + c ?
(1) It intersects the x-axis in two distinct points.
(2) It lies entirely below the x-axis.
(3) It lies entirely above the x-axis.
(4) It is tangent to the x-axis.
 1 f ( x) = 1
If , the domain of f ( x ) is
7 2x − 4
(1) x = 2 (3) x ≥ 2
(2) x < 2 (4) x > 2

1 What is the domain of h( x ) = x 2 − 4 x − 5 ?

8 (1) {x x ≥ 1or x ≤ −5} (3) {x −1 ≤ x ≤ 5}
(2) {x x ≥ 5 or x ≤ −1} (4) {x −5 ≤ x ≤ 1}

1 The expression ( −1 + i ) 3 is equivalent to

9 (1) –3i (3) –1 – i
(2) –2 – 2i (4) 2 + 2i

2 What is the equation of a circle with center (–3,1) and radius 7?

0 (1) ( x − 3) + ( y + 1) = 7
2 2

(2) ( x − 3) 2 + ( y + 1) 2 = 49
(3) ( x + 3) 2 + ( y − 1) 2 = 7
(4) ( x + 3) 2 + ( y − 1) 2 = 49

Part II

Answer all questions in this part. Each correct answer will receive 2 credits. Clearly indicate
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
For all questions in this part, a correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1
credit.

2 Explain how a person can determine if a set of data represents inverse

1 variation and give an example using a table of values.
2 Solve for x in simplest a + bi form: x 2 + 8 x + 25 = 0
2

2 The inequality 15 . C − 24 ≤ 30 represents the range of monthly average

3 temperatures, C, in degrees Celsius, for Toledo, Ohio. Solve for C.

2 The accompanying diagram shows the graph of the line whose equation is
4 y = − 1 x + 2.
3
On the same set of axes, sketch the graph of the inverse of this function.
State the coordinates of a point on the inverse function.
2 If 2 + 3i is one root of a quadratic equation with real coefficients, write the
5 quadratic equation in standard form.

2 In an electrical circuit, the voltage, E, in volts, the current, I, in amps, and

6 the opposition to the flow of current, called impedance, Z, in ohms, are
related by the equation E = IZ. A circuit has a current of (3 + i) amps and an
impedance of (–2 + i) ohms. Determine the voltage in a + bi form.
 Part III

Answer all questions in this part. Each correct answer will receive 4 credits. Clearly indicate
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
For all questions in this part, a correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1
credit.

2
7

2 Solve for all values of x: 9 + 9 = 12

8 x x−2
2 Two parabolic arches are to be built. The equation of the first arch can be
9 expressed as y = − x + 9 , with a range of 0 ≤ y ≤ 9, and the second arch is
2

created by the transformation T7,0. On the accompanying set of axes, graph

the equations of the two arches. Graph the line of symmetry formed by the
parabola and its transformation and label it with the proper equation.

3 Solve algebraically: x + 5 +1 = x
0
3 Solve the following system of equations algebraically:
1 9x + y = 9
2 2

3x − y = 3

3 On the accompanying grid, graph and label AB , where A is (0,5) and B is

2 (2,0). Under the transformation rx − axis  ry − axis ( AB), A maps to A′′ , and B maps
to B ′′ . Graph and label A′′B ′′ . What single transformation would map AB to
A′′B ′′ ?
 Part IV

Answer all questions in this part. Each correct answer will receive 6 credits. Clearly indicate
the necessary steps, including appropriate formula substitutions, diagrams, graphs, charts, etc.
For all questions in this part, a correct numerical answer with no work shown will receive only 1
credit.

3 Given: parallelogram FLSH, diagonal FGAS , LG ⊥ FS , HA ⊥ FS

3

Prove: ∆LGS ≅ ∆HAF

3 Jim is experimenting with a new drawing program on his computer. He
4 created quadrilateral TEAM with coordinates T(–2,3), E(–5,–4), A(2,–1), and
M(5,6). Jim believes that he has created a rhombus but not a square. Prove
that Jim is correct. [The use of the grid is optional.]