Mathematical Reasoning Algebra and Functions Flashcards
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A function is defined as g(x) = -2x + 7. For what value of x does g(x) = 1?
Answer: x = 3
-2x + 7 = 1 → -2x = -6 → x = 3.
Which table of values represents a linear function?
Answer: x: 0,1,2,3 → y: 2,5,8,11
A linear function has a constant rate of change; y increases by 3 for each increase of 1 in x.
Simplify: (3x² - 5x + 2) - (x² + 2x - 4)
Answer: 2x² - 7x + 6
Distribute the negative: 3x² - 5x + 2 - x² - 2x + 4 = 2x² - 7x + 6.
Solve the system: y = 2x + 1 and y = -x + 7. What is the value of x?
Answer: x = 2
Set equal: 2x + 1 = -x + 7 → 3x = 6 → x = 2.
What is the vertex of the parabola y = (x - 3)² + 5?
Answer: (3, 5)
In vertex form y = (x - h)² + k, the vertex is (h, k) = (3, 5).
Which inequality is represented by a dashed boundary line on a graph?
Answer: y > x + 4
Strict inequalities () use dashed boundary lines; ≤ and ≥ use solid lines.
The cost C of renting a car is C = 0.25m + 40, where m is miles driven. How many miles were driven if C = $65?
Answer: 100 miles
65 = 0.25m + 40 → 0.25m = 25 → m = 100.