Algebra II Semester 1 Final Exam

Front

If the a value is positive, which direction does the graph open?

Back

up

Front

What is the DOMAIN of this graph if it is defined for x > -3?

Back

x > -3

Front

Y = ax^2 + bx + c is called the ______________ form of a quadratic equation.

Back

Standard

Front

Solve the system of linear equations: 2x + 3y = 1 and x - y = 4.

Back

(-1, 3)

Front

What transformation takes you from the black graph to the blue graph if it shifts 3 units left?

Back

Shift 3 left

Front

What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = a(x - h)^2 + k, where (h, k) is the vertex.

Front

What does the 'b' value in the quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c represent?

Back

The coefficient of the linear term, affecting the slope of the graph.

Front

What is the axis of symmetry for the quadratic equation y = ax^2 + bx + c?

Back

x = -b/(2a)

Front

What does it mean if a quadratic equation has no real solutions?

Back

The graph does not intersect the x-axis.

Front

What is the effect of a negative 'a' value in a quadratic equation?

Back

The graph opens downwards.