Comprehensive Review and Exam Preparation: Algebra II and Trigonometry

Linear Equations and Relations

  • Writing Equations of Lines: The following problems involve determining the equation of a line based on specific characteristics:     - Problem 5: Slope m=2m = 2 containing the point (3,1)(3, -1).     - Problem 6: Slope mm through the point (5,4)(-5, 4).     - Problem 7: Containing the points (0,4)(0, -4) and (4,1)(4, 1).     - Problem 8: Containing the points (4,2)(4, 2) and (2,1)(-2, -1).

  • Function Identification: Determine if the following relations represent a function (each input having exactly one output):     - 1. y=x2+7y = x^2 + 7: Identified as a function.     - 2. y=3x6y = \frac{3}{x - 6}: Identified as a function.     - 3. y=x+4y = \sqrt{x + 4}: Identified as a function.     - 4. 2x2+3y2=102x^2 + 3y^2 = 10: Not a function (describes an ellipse).     - 5. Set of Ordered Pairs: {(4,3),(0,2),(1,2),(3,2)}\{(-4, 3), (0, 2), (1, -2), (3, 2)\}. This is a function.     - 6. Set of Ordered Pairs: {(4,3),(0,2),(1,2),(0,3)}\{(-4, 3), (0, 2), (1, -2), (0, 3)\}. This is not a function because the input 00 is mapped to both 22 and 33.     - Graphs (7-10): Visual identification of functions using the vertical line test. Results vary (e.g., Problem 7 is not a function, Problem 8 is a function, Problem 9 is not a function).

Key Features of Function Graphs

For any given function (specifically referenced as f(x)f(x), g(x)g(x), and h(x)h(x) in problems 18, 19, and 20), the following features must be analyzed:

  • Domain and Range: The sets of all possible input and output values respectively.
  • Intercepts: Identify both XX-intercepts (points where the graph crosses the horizontal axis) and YY-intercepts (points where the graph crosses the vertical axis).
  • Local Maxima and Minima: Identify the input values where the function reaches a relative high or low point. Explicitly state whether the point is a minimum or maximum.
  • Absolute Maxima and Minima: Identify the absolute highest and lowest output values over the entire domain.
  • Parity (Even, Odd, or Neither):     - Even: Symmetry respect to the yy-axis (f(x)=f(x)f(-x) = f(x)).     - Odd: Symmetry respect to the origin (f(x)=f(x)f(-x) = -f(x)).
  • Interval Behaviors: Identify intervals on the xx-axis where the function is increasing, decreasing, or constant.

Equations of Circles

  • Standard Form of a Circle: (xh)2+(yk)2=r2(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2, where (h,k)(h, k) is the center and rr is the radius.
  • Specific Circle Problems:     - 13: Center (0,0)(0, 0) and radius r=5r = 5.     - 14: Center (2,3)(-2, 3) and radius r=5r = \sqrt{5}.     - 15: Center (0,0)(0, 0) and passes through the point (3,4)(3, -4).     - 16: Center (5,3)(-5, -3) and passes through the point (3,2)(-3, 2).     - 19: Endpoints of a diameter are located at (1,7)(-1, -7) and (1,3)(1, -3).     - 20: Endpoints of a diameter are located at (3,2)(-3, 2) and (5,6)(5, -6).

Piecewise and Composite Functions

  • Piecewise Function Definition: A function defined by multiple sub-functions, each applying to a certain interval of the domain.     - Example 16: f(x)={x2if 2x22xif x>2f(x) = \begin{cases} x^2 & \text{if } -2 \le x \le 2 \\ 2x & \text{if } x > 2 \end{cases}     - Example 17: If f(x)={3x+2if 2x<14if 1x4f(x) = \begin{cases} 3x + 2 & \text{if } -2 \le x < 1 \\ 4 & \text{if } 1 \le x \le 4 \end{cases}. Calculate specific values:         - (a) f(1)f(-1)         - (b) f(0)f(0)         - (c) f(1)f(1)         - (d) f(3)f(3)     - Example 18: If f(x)={x+1if x<02if x=02x+1if x>0f(x) = \begin{cases} -x + 1 & \text{if } x < 0 \\ 2 & \text{if } x = 0 \\ 2x + 1 & \text{if } x > 0 \end{cases}. Calculate specific values:         - (a) f(2)f(-2)         - (b) f(0)f(0)         - (c) f(2)f(2)

  • Composite and Inverse Functions:     - Tabular Data for x,g(x),h(x)x, g(x), h(x):         - For x=1x = 1: g(1)=5g(1) = 5, h(1)=5h(1) = 5.         - For x=2x = 2: g(2)=3g(2) = 3, h(2)=7h(2) = 7.         - For x=3x = 3: g(3)=4g(3) = 4, h(3)=1h(3) = -1.         - For x=4x = 4: g(4)=2g(4) = 2, h(4)=1h(4) = 1.     - Linear Function k(x)k(x): k(x)=3x4k(x) = 3x - 4.     - Evaluations:         - 1. h(g(2))h(g(2))         - 2. g(h(4))g(h(4))         - 3. k(g(2))k(g(2))         - 4. f(k(2))f(k(2))         - 5. g(f(1))g(f(1))         - 6. k(f(4))k(f(4))         - 7. h(h(4))h(h(4))         - 8. k(k(4))k(k(4))         - 9. g1(5)g^{-1}(5)         - 10. h1(1)h^{-1}(1)         - 11. k1(11)k^{-1}(11)         - 12. g1(h1(7))g^{-1}(h^{-1}(7))

Polynomials and Rational Functions

  • Factored Form of Polynomials: Given degree and zeros (with multiplicity). Polynomials must have real coefficients.     - Degree 3: Zeros: 2,1,3-2, 1, 3.     - Degree 3: Zeros: 0,10, 1 (multiplicity 2).     - Degree 5: Zeros: 22 (multiplicity 3), +5i,5i+5i, -5i (Implies complex conjugate pairs).     - Degree 4: Zeros: 4,0,2+i,2i-4, 0, 2+i, 2-i.     - Degree 3: Zeros: 5,7i5, 7i (Implies 7i-7i for real coefficients).     - Degree 5: Zeros: 1-1 (multiplicity 2), 0,5+2i0, 5+2i (Implies 52i5-2i).

  • Finding Zeros of Polynomials:     - 7. f(x)=x3+2x25x6f(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 6     - 8. g(x)=x39x2+15x+25g(x) = x^3 - 9x^2 + 15x + 25     - 9. h(x)=x39x+10h(x) = x^3 - 9x + 10     - 10. j(x)=x4+7x29j(x) = x^4 + 7x^2 - 9     - 11. k(x)=x3+2x2+9x+18k(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 + 9x + 18     - 12. m(x)=x32x23x+10m(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 - 3x + 10

  • Rational Function Sketches: Create sketches satisfies specific conditions:     - EB (End Behavior): Expressed as horizontal asymptotes (e.g., y=0,y=1,y=2y = 0, y = 1, y = -2).     - VA (Vertical Asymptotes): Identify specific xx values and signage (positive/negative).     - Holes: Specific points where terms cancel out (e.g., x=2x = -2).     - Intercepts: Identify XX-intercept points.

  • Rational Function Analysis:     - 1. f(x)=x4x+4f(x) = \frac{x-4}{x+4}     - 2. g(x)=2x8x23x10g(x) = \frac{-2x - 8}{x^2 - 3x - 10}     - 3. h(x)=x23x10x2x2h(x) = \frac{x^2 - 3x - 10}{x^2 - x - 2}     - 4. k(x)=3x212xx2+x20k(x) = \frac{3x^2 - 12x}{x^2 + x - 20}     - 5. m(x)=x2+2x24x29m(x) = \frac{x^2 + 2x - 24}{x^2 - 9}     - 6. n(x)=x26x+9x29n(x) = \frac{x^2 - 6x + 9}{x^2 - 9}

Logarithms and Trigonometry

  • Logarithmic Evaluation:     - 1. log2(16)\log_2(16)     - 2. log(1000)\log(1000)     - 3. log1/2(1/8)\log_{1/2}(1/8)     - 4. log9(3)\log_9(3)

  • Trigonometry Standards and Skills:     - 6.3: Evaluating trig functions.     - 6.5: Identifying features of wave functions including Amplitude, Period, Phase Shift, and Vertical Shift (Handwritten note additions).     - 7.1: Writing solutions to trig equations.     - 7.2/7.3: Recognizing and using trig identities involving algebra.     - 8.1: Law of Sines.     - 8.2: Law of Cosines.

Exam Logistics and Study Guide

  • Structure:     - Part 1: Multiple Choice (20 questions).     - Part 2: Constructed Response (11 questions).     - The exam spans the entire school year, not just the current semester.     - Class time will be given for each section on different days.

  • Permitted Resources:     - A calculator is allowed for the entirety of the exam.     - A 3 in×5 in3\text{ in} \times 5\text{ in} cards is allowed for the entirety of the exam.

  • General Math Skills Covered:     - Interpreting Functions/Representations.     - Evaluating Functions.     - Creating Expressions.     - Sketching Graphs.     - Multiple Choice Strategy.     - Solving Equations.     - Manipulating Expressions.

  • Skills Excluded from Standalone Questions: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7ab, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.8, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 8.3.