Algebra 1 Diagnostic Test Guide
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Powered by AIFactor \(x^2 - 4\) to \((x - 2)(x + 2) < 0\). This inequality holds where \(x - 2\) and \(x + 2\) have opposite signs, which occurs on the interval \((-2, 2)\). Therefore, the solution is \(-2 < x < 2\).
Since \(81 = 3^4\), \(\log_3 81 = 4\) because \(3^4 = 81\).
First, clear the fractions by multiplying through by the least common denominator, \((x + 2)(x - 2)\). This gives \(5(x - 2) = (5(x + 2) - x)(x + 2) + (x + 2)(x - 2)\). Solve the resulting equation to find possible values for \(x\) and check for extraneous solutions related to division by zero .
Substitute \(f(x)\) into \(g(x)\) to find \(g(f(x))\). Since \(f(x) = x - 2x^2\), replace \(x\) in \(g(x)\) with \(x - 2x^2\): \(g(f(x)) = 1 - 2(x - 2x^2) = 1 - 2x + 4x^2\). Thus, \(g(f(x)) = 4x^2 - 2x + 1\).
To solve \(|2x - 3| = 9\), consider two cases: \(2x - 3 = 9\) and \(2x - 3 = -9\). For \(2x - 3 = 9\), solve to get \(2x = 12\) or \(x = 6\). For \(2x - 3 = -9\), solve to get \(2x = -6\) or \(x = -3\). Therefore, \(x = 6\) or \(x = -3\).
Use the quadratic formula: \(x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\). Here, \(a = 1, b = -4, c = 1\). Thus, \(x = \frac{-(-4) \pm \sqrt{(-4)^2 - 4 \times 1 \times 1}}{2 \times 1}\) which simplifies to \(x = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{16 - 4}}{2}\). The solutions are \(x = \frac{4 \pm 2\sqrt{3}}{2}\), which simplifies to \(x = 2 \pm \sqrt{3}\).
Sketch the line \(x + y = 4\) by finding its intercepts, (0,4) and (4,0). The parabola \(y = 4 - x^2\) opens downwards with vertex (0,4). Calculate their intersections by setting \(4 - x^2 = 4 - x\), leading to \(x^2 = x\); thus, intersection points are \((0,4)\) and \((1,3)\).
Add the equations \(2x - y = 5\) and \(4x + y = 7\) to eliminate \(y\), leading to \(6x = 12\) which simplifies to \(x = 2\). Substitute \(x = 2\) back into the first equation to find \(y = -1\). Hence, the solution to the system is \(x = 2\), \(y = -1\).
To evaluate \(\frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{3}\), find a common denominator, which is 12. Convert \(\frac{1}{4}\) to \(\frac{3}{12}\) and \(\frac{2}{3}\) to \(\frac{8}{12}\). Add them to get \(\frac{3}{12} + \frac{8}{12} = \frac{11}{12}\).
First, factor out the greatest common factor, \(x\), to get \(x(x^3 + 27)\). Recognizing \(x^3 + 27\) as a sum of cubes, factor further to \((x)(x + 3)(x^2 - 3x + 9)\).