Name: ____________________

M3 ALGEBRA 2 MIDTERM REVIEW – DECEMBER 2021/JANUARY 2022

NOTE: If a graph extends to the edge of its grid, assume it continues off the grid according to the same pattern.
Feel free to work on a scratch piece of paper if you prefer

Unit 1: Functions and Inverse Functions

For #1-3: (Multiple choice: select all that apply.) Use the lettered choices to answer the problems below them.

A. 1,000,000 B. C. 11 D. 0.25 E.

F. G. H. 0.74159 I. J.

K. L.

1. Which numbers above are rational?

2. Which numbers above are integers?

3. Which numbers above are irrational?

4. (Multiple choice: select all that apply.) Which of the following can be part of a function that includes the

points , , , , and ?

A. B. C. D. E.

5. (Multiple choice: select all that apply.) Which of these relations are functions?

A. B. C. D.

E. F. G. H.

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K. L.

6. Determine the domain and range of each function:

a. b. c.

Domain: Domain: Domain:

Range: Range: Range:

7. Let and . Evaluate the following:

a. b. c.

8. Write a piecewise function to describe the graph shown at right.

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9. Graph the function .

10. Find the domain and range of function g in #9.

11. Let , , and . Perform the indicated operations, giving answers in

simplest form. Then state the domain of the resulting function.

a. b. c. d.

e. h. g. h.

12. If , , and has the graph shown at right,

find the following:

a. b. c.

d. e. all values of x for which

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13. Find the inverse of each function in simplest form. Then state the domain and range of both and .

a. b. c.

d. e. f.

14. Write an equation for each graph.

a. b. c.

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 d. e. f.

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Unit 2: Quadratic Functions

15. An arrow is shot upward. Its height, h, in feet, is given by the equation , where t is time
in seconds. How many seconds does it take until the arrow hits the ground? Round to two decimal places.

16. Solve by completing the square. Express irrational answers in simplest radical form.

a. b. c.

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17. Evaluate the discriminant. What does the discriminant tell you about the type and number of solutions in
each case?
a. b.

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18. Use variables and equations to solve. Remember to state what your variables represent.

a. The length of a rectangle is 5 inches more than its width. The area of the rectangle is 14 square inches.
Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

b. A farmer wishes to put a fence around a rectangular field and then divide the field into three rectangular
plots by placing two fences parallel to one of the sides. If the farmer can afford only 1000 yards of
fencing, what dimensions will give the maximum rectangular area?

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19. Rewrite the quadratic function in vertex form. Give the equation of its axis of symmetry,
and identify the coordinates of the vertex.

Unit 3: Polynomial Functions

20. Write each polynomial in standard form.

a. b.

c. d.

21. Find the coordinates of relative maximum/minimum points and zeroes, and state intervals of

increase/decrease for the function, . Round to two decimal places.

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22. Divide. Write your answer as a polynomial with fractional remainder.

a. b.

23. Factor completely using integers.

a. b. c.

d. e. d.

24. Simplify .

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25. Find all complex solutions. Give irrational answers in simplest radical form.

a. b.

c. d.

e. f.

g.

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27. Write a polynomial function of least degree with rational coefficients that has the given zeros. Give your
answer in standard form.

a. b. 0 (multiplicity 2), 1,

Unit 4: Rational Expressions and Functions

*Note:We will be starting Rational Functions when you get back from break and only will have a few lessons
before the midterm. So there very well could be parts of this section that will not be on your midterm. I will let
you know what those parts are specifically when we get back!

28. Perform the indicated operation, and simplify the result. You may leave answers in factored form.

a. b. c.

d. e. f.

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 g. h. i.

j. k. l.

29. Solve. Check for extraneous solutions.

a. b. c.

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30. Write an equation and solve: A speed skater travels 9 km in the same amount of time that it takes a second
skater to travel 8 km. The first skater travels 4.38 km/hr faster than the second skater. How long did the
skaters skate?

31. You can paint a room in 8 hours. Working together, you and your assistant can paint the room in just 5
hours. How long would it take your assistant to paint the room working alone?

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