Algebra Class: Factoring Polynomials
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What is the product of the factors 2 and 7?

  • 16
  • 14 (correct)
  • 18
  • 12
  • What is the sum of the numbers -9 and 2?

  • -1
  • 7
  • -7 (correct)
  • -11
  • What is the general form of a rational expression?

  • An irrational number
  • 2
  • A ratio of two polynomials (correct)
  • A polynomial
  • Which step is crucial when multiplying rational expressions?

    <p>Factor the numerator and denominator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you need to find when adding or subtracting rational expressions?

    <p>The least common denominator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the radical sign (√) denote?

    <p>A root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be checked after performing addition or subtraction on rational expressions?

    <p>Any new restrictions on variable values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of conjugates?

    <p>A rational expression with no radicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prime factorization of 180?

    <p>2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exponent rule allows you to simplify $a^m \cdot a^n$?

    <p>Product Rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If $x^0 = 1$, then what would $5^0$ equal?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a relation be described?

    <p>Using an arrow diagram or table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the domain of a relation represent?

    <p>The set of input values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When simplifying a power of a product, what is the resulting expression for $(xy)^n$?

    <p>$x^n \cdot y^n$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about negative exponents is correct?

    <p>They denote the reciprocal of a base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the graph when the vertical stretch factor, a, is less than 0?

    <p>The graph is reflected in the x-axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which value indicates the vertical translation of a sine or cosine function?

    <p>d</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If k < 0, how is the graph affected?

    <p>The graph is reflected in the y-axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation $g(x) = 0.5 \cdot \sin(x + 45)$, what is the effect of the coefficient 0.5?

    <p>It compresses the graph vertically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive value of p indicate regarding horizontal translation?

    <p>The graph shifts to the right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the parameter 'b' in trigonometric functions represent?

    <p>The horizontal translation (phase shift)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When applying transformations to a graph, which transformation is performed last?

    <p>Translations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the function $f(x) = cos(x)$, what is the maximum value it can achieve?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If q < 0, what effect does this have on the graph?

    <p>The graph shifts down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario does a parabola open downward based on its leading coefficient?

    <p>When the leading coefficient is negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the graph of the function f(x), if the vertical stretch factor a is equal to 2, what is true?

    <p>The graph is stretched vertically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transformation occurs first when transforming a graph?

    <p>Vertical stretches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the graph is reflected in both the x-axis and y-axis, what does this imply about the values of a and k?

    <p>a &lt; 0 and k &lt; 0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the domain of an inverse function correspond to in the original function?

    <p>The range of the original function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the graph of an inverse function?

    <p>It is a reflection across the line y = x.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done to ensure that the inverse of a function is also a function?

    <p>Restrict the domain or range of the original function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If $y = f(x)$, what is the first step in determining the inverse function?

    <p>Interchange x and y.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which condition will the inverse of a function not be a function?

    <p>The original function is a polynomial of degree 2 or more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the coefficient 'a' have in transformations of functions?

    <p>It determines the vertical stretch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be evaluated when you find the value of a function's inverse at a specific point?

    <p>Replace all x's in the inverse function with the given output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When sketching the graph of an inverse function, which of the following steps is necessary?

    <p>Graph the original function first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Factoring Polynomials

    • Product can be expressed as two factors, e.g., (14 = 2 \times 7) and (–18 = 3 \times (–6)).
    • Sum used in factoring is defined as the result of added factors, e.g., (9 = 2 + 7) and (-7 = -9 + 2).
    • Decompose the middle term for factoring, e.g., (–7xy) can be written as (–9xy + 2xy).
    • Factor by grouping as a common method.
    • Identify special factoring patterns, such as perfect square trinomials and difference of squares.

    Rational Expressions

    • Rational expressions are formed as a ratio of two polynomials, (F) and (G).
    • Simplification involves factoring both the numerator and denominator, while noting restrictions to the variables.
    • In multiplication and division, invert and multiply, then simplify while considering new restrictions.
    • For addition and subtraction, find the least common denominator (LCD), combine the rational expressions, then simplify where possible.

    Radicals

    • A radical sign denotes the root of a number, with (n) as the index and (a) as the radicand.
    • When conjugates are multiplied, the result yields a rational expression with no radicals.
    • Prime factorization simplifies numbers into their basic prime components using methods like tree diagrams.

    Exponent Rules

    • Product Rule: (a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n})
    • Quotient Rule: (a^m / a^n = a^{m-n})
    • Power of a Power: ((a^m)^n = a^{mn})
    • Power of a Quotient: ((a/b)^n = a^n/b^n)
    • Zero Exponents: (a^0 = 1) for (a \neq 0)
    • Negative Exponents: (a^{-n} = 1/a^n)
    • Rational Exponents provide roots in exponent form, e.g., (a^{1/n}) is the (n)-th root of (a).

    Functions

    • A relation connects two sets and can be expressed through equations, diagrams, graphs, or tables.
    • Domain refers to all possible input values (x-values) in a function.
    • Inverse Functions map outputs back to their corresponding inputs, with the domain of the inverse being the range of the original function.
    • To evaluate an inverse function, interchange (x) and (y) and solve for (y).

    Graph Transformations

    • Parameters (a), (k), (p), and (q) impact the graph's shape and position:
      • (a) stretches vertically; (k) stretches horizontally.
      • (p) shifts the graph left or right; (q) shifts up or down.
    • Stretches and reflections are applied before translations.

    Quadratic Functions

    • The graph of (y = ax^2 + bx + c) is a parabola:
      • Opens upward if (a > 0) and downward if (a < 0).
    • The value of (a) determines the parabola's maximum or minimum point.
    • The period for trigonometric functions is affected by the coefficient (k) in (y = a \sin(kx)) or (y = a \cos(kx)).

    Overall Exam Review Tips

    • Understand each concept's definitions and properties.
    • Practice factoring, simplifying rational expressions, and graphing transformations.
    • Familiarize yourself with evaluating functions and their inverses.
    • Solve problems involving exponent rules and their applications.

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    In this quiz, you will explore the techniques for factoring polynomials through various examples and methods. It specifically focuses on factoring by grouping and understanding the relationships between product and sum. Test your skills and see how well you can factor different polynomial expressions!

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