Algebra II Honors

Topics for Chapter 1 Test

You are ready for Chapter 1 Test if you can do the following types of problems:

q     Solve linear equations and equations that may not initially appear to be linear but turn into linear equations.  (1.1)

q     Use your graphing calculator to approximate the solution (2^nd Trace, #5 Intersection) (1.1)

q     Rewrite formulas in terms of a specified variable.  (1.1)

q     Set up and solve linear word problems.  This will include but is not limited to interest, mixture, working together, constant rate and uniform motion problems.  (1.2)

q     Solve a quadratic equation by factoring, square root method, completing the square, and quadratic formula.   (1.3)

q     Determine the number of real solutions of a quadratic using the discriminant.  (1.3)

q     Set up and solve quadratic word problems.  (1.3)

q     Solve radical equations. (1.4)

q     Solve problems that are quadratic-like using u-substitution.  (1.4)

q     Solve simple and combined inequalities.  Be able to give your solution as an inequality, a graph on a number line, and in interval notation. (1.5)

q     Create equivalent inequalities. (i.e. Find “a” and “b” such that…) (1.5)

q     Solve absolute value equations. (1.6)

q     Solve absolute value inequalities. (1.6)

Suggested review: p. 141-143 # 1-59 (select some odds), 63, 65, 67, 69, 70 (ans 6 2/3 pounds and 26 and 2/3 pounds), 71, 73, 79

Also look at previously suggested word problem review