PreCalculus Final Exam - December 2024
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For the relation given, does the first set of inputs and outputs define a function? Explain your reasoning.

No, it does not define a function because the input '3' is associated with multiple outputs.

What is the value of f(-a) for the function $f(x) = \sqrt{x - 2}$?

The value is $\sqrt{-a - 2}$.

Using the x-intercept method, identify one real solution of the equation: $x^3 + 10x^2 + 27x + 18 = 0$.

One solution is $x = -2$.

What are the solutions of the equation $x^2 - 4x - 5 = 0$?

<p>The solutions are $x = 5$ and $x = -1$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Solve the equation $-3x^2 + 8x - 4 = 0$ for x.

<p>The solutions are $x = 2$ and $x = \frac{2}{3}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the solution to the equation $3(x + 1)^2 - 36 = 0$?

<p>The solution is $x = 3$ or $x = -5$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the domain of the function $h(x) = \frac{4x}{x(x^2 - 81)}$?

<p>The domain is $(-\infty, -9) \cup (-9, 0) \cup (0, 9) \cup (9, +\infty)$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Express the solution to the inequality $-10 \leq 2x - 4 \leq 0$ in interval notation.

<p>The solution is $[-3, 5]$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Determine the x-intercepts of the quadratic function $f(x) = x^2 + 7x + 10$. What is the vertex of this graph?

<p>The x-intercepts are $-2$ and $-5$, and the vertex is at $(- rac{7}{2}, - rac{9}{4})$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the parent function is $f(x) = x^2$, what is the new rule for the function after translating it 4 units right and 3 units up?

<p>The new function is $f(x) = (x - 4)^2 + 3$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Write the vertex form of the function $f(x) = -3x^2 + 12x - 7$. What is the vertex?

<p>The vertex form is $f(x) = -3(x - 2)^2 + 5$, and the vertex is $(2, 5)$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Calculate $h(2+t)$ for the function $h(t) = t^3 + 3t$. What is the resulting polynomial?

<p>The result is $t^3 + 6t^2 + 15t + 14$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the function $f(x) = -2x$, what is the average rate of change between $x = 1$ and $x$?

<p>The average rate of change is $-2$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the Remainder Theorem, what is the remainder when dividing $f(x)$ by $x - c$?

<p>The remainder is $f(c)$, evaluated at the specific value of $c$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of zeros a polynomial function can have and how can Descartes' Rule of Signs be applied?

<p>The maximum number of zeros is $n$, where $n$ is the degree of the polynomial, with positive and negative zero estimates given by Descartes' Rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the potential rational zeros of a polynomial function without finding the actual zeros.

<p>The potential rational zeros are factors of the constant term divided by factors of the leading coefficient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

PreCalculus Final Exam - December 2024

  • Multiple Choice Questions (1-6): Focuses on identifying functions, evaluating functions, solving quadratic equations and finding real solutions.

  • Question 1: Assess the concept of relations being functions through tables.

  • Question 2: Calculate f(-a) for a given function f(x).

  • Question 3: Find real solutions of cubic equations using the x-intercept method.

  • Question 4: Solve quadratic equations using various methods; find solutions for x²-4x-5=0.

  • Question 5: Solve quadratic equations; focus on example -3x² + 8x − 4 = 0

  • Question 6: Solve equations by taking square roots. Example: 3(x+1)² - 36 = 0

  • Question 7: Solve equations; example focused on 7x = 2x² + 1

  • Question 8: Find real solutions to quadratic equations; example focused on (x²-7x-8)=0/(x-8).

  • Question 9: Find all real solution to equations including absolute values. example focused on 4x - 7 + √4x-14=11

  • Question 10: Find real solutions; including rational numbers; example focused on (6/5)-x +6 +2 = 10/5

  • Question 11: Graphically depict inequalities 3≤x<6

  • Question 12: Solve and express solution in interval notation -10≤2x-4≤0

  • Question 13: Identify relations that are not functions.

  • Question 14: Determine the domain of a function; example focused on 4x/x(x2-81)

  • Question 15: Find the domain h(x) = x2+√x+11

  • Question 16: Graphically determine whether graphs represent functions.

  • Question 17-21: Focuses on finding local maxima and minima, x intercepts and vertex of quadratic functions, finding rules of transformations, graphing functions.

  • Question 22: Determine the domain of a function based on its graph.

  • Question 23: Given a function h(t) = t³ + 3t ; solve for h(2+t) .

  • Question 24: Find the average rate of change of f from 1 to x Given f(x) = -2x

  • Question 25: Calculate average rate of change for different values and functions.

  • Questions 26-32: Focuses on polynomial functions, finding remainders, and solving equations and determining maximum number of zeros.

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