University of Idaho Quadratic Formulas and Equations Questions

Name:_________________________________class:____________
date:___________
College Algebra Assessment / (10 points for each number)
Part 1 Write formulas and/or definitions for the following:
1. Quadratic formula:
2. What is a function?
3. What is a GCF?
4. Arrange expression into descending order: -2x + 5×3 + x5 + 6 – 7×2
5. Throwing a ball describes what kind of graph?
6. Vertical Line Test – what do we use it for?
7. In the ordered pair (-5,3) – what are the x and y coordinates?
x- coordinate : _________
y-coordinate: __________
Name:_________________________________
class:____________
date:___________
Part 2 Evaluate the following problems. Show all your work!
8. Solve the quadratic equation by factoring:
(separate answers using comma)
x =_________
3×2 – 15x + 12 = 0.
9. Perform synthetic division and state the quotient and remainder:
5𝑥+ 𝑥 4 −5𝑥 3 +1
𝑥−1
Quotient: ____________________________
Remainder: ___________
10. Find the vertex of the given equation: f(x) = 4×2 – 10x -9
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