ALGEBRA II CP Name _______________________________

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT 2023

Dear Future Algebra II Student,

Congratulations on completing Algebra I and Geometry!

While it may have been a year since you have been in an Algebra 1 classroom, your
Geometry classes did contain some Algebra I concepts. These concepts included: solving
equations, graphing lines, simplifying radicals, and factoring. All students going into
Algebra 2 in the fall are expected to have a solid understanding of the topics covered in
this packet.

Therefore, it is important that these concepts are practiced and remastered before the
start of Algebra II. Please bring this packet with you on the first day of school. We will
review the concepts contained in this packet during the first few days of class. This packet
will be graded within the first full week of school. There will be an assessment on this
material within two weeks of the start of school. The assessment will be graded for
accuracy and will be part of the first semester grade.

It is strongly suggested that you take this assignment seriously. If you find yourself stuck
on a question, DO NOT SKIP IT – RESEARCH IT! Students may use online resources, such
as Khan Academy Videos (www.khanacademy.com) and others, to assist in learning the
topics that they are finding difficult. Video links have been placed throughout the packet
for additional help with each topic.

Please bring the completed packet, and all of your work/scratch paper, on the first day of
school.

Enjoy your summer and we look forward to meeting you in September!

The Algebra II Teachers 

 ALGEBRA II CP - SUMMER ASSIGNMENT 2023
Section I: Vocabulary
Fill in each blank with the correct term. Each of the expressions below will be used once.

Irrational Coefficient Function x-intercept Domain

Factor Quadratic Rational y-intercept Range

1. A number that multiplies a variable or variables in an expression is called a .

2) Each expression that is multiplied together to form a product is called a .

3) A __________________ expression is a polynomial with the degree (highest exponent) of 2.

4) The set of numbers contains any number that can be written as a ratio of two integers.

5) An ______________________________ number is any number that cannot be written as a fraction and does not

have a terminating or repeating decimal.

6) A special relation where each input has exactly one output is called a ______________________ .

7) The point on the vertical axis where the graph of the function crosses is called the _______________.

8) The ______________________ of a function are any points where the graph of the function crosses the x-axis.

9) The _______________________ of a function is the set of possible x-values or inputs for the function.

10)The _______________________ of a function is the set of possible y-values or outputs for the function.

Section II: Solving Multi-Step Equations

Steps for solving multi-step equations

1. Simplify each side of the equation first. To do this, you may want to eliminate fractions or decimals,
combine like terms, or use the distributive property to eliminate parenthesis.
2. Get all variables on one side and all numbers on the other side.
3. Isolate the variable using an inverse operation.

Use these videos as a resource if you need to review these topics:

Solving for a Variable Example Problem: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-
inequalities/solving_for_variable/v/solving-for-a-variable

Eliminating Fractions: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-solving-equations/cc-8th-

equations-distribution/v/solving-equations-with-the-distributive-property-2

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Directions: Solve the following equations.
4 3
11) 9 − 5 (𝑥 − 3) = 1 12) 2(𝑥 + 3) = 4 (8𝑥 − 12)

Section III: Functions

Function Vocabulary
Relation – A relation is a pairing of inputs and outputs and is often represented as a set of points (𝑥, 𝑦).

Domain – the set of x-values in a given relation, also known as the inputs.

Range – the set of y-values in a given relation, also known as the outputs.

Function – a special relation where each input has exactly one output. Passes the Vertical Line Test

Use these videos as a resource if you need to review these topics:

Functions https://youtu.be/Id6UovYjd-M

Directions: Evaluate the function at the given value.

13)If 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 7, evaluate 𝑓(1). 14)If 𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 7, evaluate 𝑓 (2).

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15)If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 2, evaluate 𝑓(−3).

16)Fill in the blanks to identify the domain and range of the graph.
**Remember… Domain is the set of x-values in a given relation,
also known as the inputs.
Range is the set of y-values in a given relation,
x
also known as the outputs.

Domain: ______ < 𝑥 ≤ ______ Range: ______ ≤ 𝑦 < ______

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 Section IV: Linear Functions

Three Forms of a Linear Equation Slope

𝑦 −𝑦
Standard Form: 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑐 Given two points: 𝑚 = 𝑥2−𝑥1
2 1

𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒
Slope-Intercept Form: 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 Graphically 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑒 = 𝑟𝑢𝑛
Point-Slope Form: (𝑦 − 𝑦1 ) = 𝑚(𝑥 − 𝑥1 )
Need additional help?
Check out videos here  https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/two-var-linear-equations
17) Write the equation of the line that passes through (-3, 5) and is parallel to the line y  3x  1

18) Write the equation of the line that passes through (4, -5) and is perpendicular to the line 2 x  y  3

19) Write the equation of the line that passes through (-1, 3) and (1, 2)
a. in standard form b. in slope-intercept form

20) Find the equation of the linear function for which f (2)  1 and f (6)  7

21) Identify the slope, the y-intercept, and the x-intercept of the line with the given equation.
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a. y   x  2 b. 9 x  3 y  6
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22)Write the equation, in slope-intercept form, of the line that passes through the given point and has the
given slope m.
a. (1,3); m  4 b. (2,5); m  3

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23) Graph the equations
2
a. y   x  2 b. 9 x  3 y  6
3 y y

x x

Section V: Quadratic Functions

The vertex form of a quadratic equation is f ( x )   x  h   k .

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 The vertex of this parabola is (h, k).

 The axis of symmetry is x = h

The standard form of a quadratic equation is f ( x )  ax 2  bx  c

b
 The axis of symmetry is x 
2a

Additional help  https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/quadratics#features-of-quadratic-functions

24)Identify the vertex and axis of symmetry given the quadratic equation: 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 15

25)Identify the vertex and axis of symmetry of the parabola given by the equation: f ( x )  5  x  2   6
2

26)List the transformations for the graph to the right from its parent function y  x 2 ,
and write the equation of the function.

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27) Find the vertex, axis of symmetry, max/min value, domain and range of the following functions:

a. f ( x)  x 2  4 x  12 Vertex: ________________ Domain: ____________

Axis of Sym.: ____________ Range: ______________

Max/min: ______________

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b. f ( x)   ( x  4) 2  8 Vertex: ________________ Domain: ____________
2
Axis of Sym.: ____________ Range: ______________

Max/min: ______________

 b  b 2  4ac
Quadratic Formula: x
2a
For more on using the Quadratic Formula: https://youtu.be/ty4Ohya4hdE

Projectile Motion fully worked out example: https://youtu.be/OZtqz_xw0SQ

28)Projectile Motion: The height of a ball after being hit can be modeled by h(t )  2t 2  4t  5 , where h is
the height of the ball, in feet, after t seconds.

a. Find the max height of the ball.

b. How long will it take the ball to reach the ground? (If necessary, round to nearest
hundredths)

The discriminant of a quadratic equation is d = b2 – 4ac.

To determine the number of solutions: d>0 → two real solutions

d=0 → one real solution
d<0 → no real solutions

29)Find the discriminant and determine how many real solutions the equation has: 3x 2  2 x  1  0

30)Find the discriminant and determine how many real solutions the equation has: x 2  5 x  1  3x

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Section VI: Factoring
The following websites may be helpful for factoring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMEau9OE6Bs

***THIS WILL BE A MAJOR SKILL USED IN ALGEBRA 2***

31) Factor Completely
a. xy  2 y  x  2 b. a 2  7a  18

c. 25x  y 6 y3  5 y 2  4 y
2 2
d.

e. 64 y 2  144 y  81 f. 11n2  33n3

g. 16 y 4  1 h. 5n2  80

i. 6 p 2  5 p  1 j. 21x 2  77 x  28

k. n2  9 l. y 2  y  56

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Section VII: Properties of Exponents

Fundamental Properties of Exponents

Let a and b be real numbers, and let m and n be integers:
Zero Exponent Property: 𝒂𝟎 = 1 𝑖𝑓 𝒂 ≠ 𝟎
𝟏
Negative Exponent Property: 𝒂−𝒎 = 𝒊𝒇 𝒂 ≠ 𝟎
𝒂𝒎
Product of Powers Property: 𝒂 ∙ 𝒂 = 𝒂𝒎+𝒏
𝒎 𝒏

𝒂𝒎
Quotient of Powers Property: = 𝒂𝒎−𝒏
𝒂𝒏
Power of a Product Property: (𝒂𝒃)𝒎 = 𝒂𝒎 𝒃𝒎
𝒂 𝒎 𝒂𝒎
Power of a Quotient Property: ( ) = 𝒊𝒇 𝒃 ≠ 𝟎
𝒃 𝒃𝒎
Power of a Power Property: (𝒂𝒎 )𝒏 = 𝒂𝒎𝒏

Applying Properties of Exponents

Remember that bases must be the same in order to apply the properties. Simplifying exponential expressions
can be done when the expressions are being multiplied, divided, powered or rooted. Never attempt to apply
exponential properties involving addition or subtraction of terms!! This will violate order of operations!

Use these videos as a resource if you need to review these topics:

Exponent Properties 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8htcZca0JIA

Exponent Properties 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nt-t9YJM8k

True or False: Write “true” if the statement is true. If the statement is false, write “false” and correct the
statement so that it becomes true. Assume all variables represent non-zero real numbers.

32) x0  1

33) x  x5  x6
1
x5
34) 10
x 2
x
35) x 
6 2
 x 36

36) 52  25

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Parenthesis can make a huge difference in how we evaluate!
Tell whether the answer will be positive or negative before simplifying. Then simplify the numerical
expression.
Positive/Negative Simplify

37) -24 __________

38) (-2)4 __________

39) -(-7)5 __________

40) (-9)3 __________

Simplify and evaluate each power:

2
 2a3b 
41) 3 x 
4 4
42)  25x  8 x
6
43)  1 4 
 3a b 

44)
2x8
45)
 
5 x 3x 3
2

46) x 4
 y6 
2

(2 x 2 ) 4 18x 4

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Section VIII: Radical Expressions

Simplifying and Rationalizing of Radicals:

Part #1: Simplifying Radicals

In math, when we ask for an “exact answer,” this means that your answer MAY include a radical sign.

Example: √7 is an exact answer

2.645751311 (which the calculator gives you when you enter √7) is NOT EXACT. It is
rounded to whatever fits on your calculator screen

 When we simplify radicals we try to factor out the LARGEST perfect square factor possible.

Perfect Squares: 0, 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100, 121, 144, 169, 196, 225, 256, 289, 324, 361, 400

Examples:

√40 = √4 ∗ √10 = 2√10 √160 = √16 ∗ √10 = 4√10

Part #2: Simplifying Radicals

No radicals in the denominator of a fraction.

 You can NOT have a radical in the denominator of a fraction that cannot be simplified because it is
an irrational number. So you have to “RATIONALIZE” it to make it “normal” or RATIONAL.

Examples:

2 ∗√5 2√5 3 ∗√7 3√7 3√7

= = =
√5 ∗√5 5 2√7 ∗√7 2(7) 14

Part 1
Simplify each radical below:

47) √24 48) √200 49) √180

Use these videos as a resource if you need to review these topics:

Simplifying radicals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QJtWfIiyZo
Part 2: Simplify
Rationalizing completelyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY5TvlHg4Vk
the denominator: by rationalizing the denominator.

16 12 31
50) 51) 52)
√2 √3 √17

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Solve the equation. Leave answer in simplest radical form:
53) 12𝑥 2 − 15 = 0 54) −𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 15 = 0 55) 4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 + 3 = 5𝑥 + 4

Section IX: Graphing

56) f ( x)  ( x  2) 2  5 57) f ( x)  x  4  3

x
1
58) f ( x)  2  3
x
59) f ( x)  4  
4

1 4
60) y   x3 y x2
3 3

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ANSWER KEY:
1) Coefficient 2) Factor 3) Quadratic

4) Rational 5) Irrational 6) Function

7) y-intercept 8) x-intercept 9) Domain

10) Range 11) 𝑥 = 13 12) 𝑥 =

15
4

13) 𝑓(1) = 4 1
14) 𝑓 (2) =
23 15) 𝑓(−3) = 20
4

16) Domain: −5 < 𝑥 ≤ 5 17) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 14 18) 𝑦 = − 2 𝑥 − 3

1

Range: −1 ≤ 𝑦 < 5
19a) 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5 3
20) 𝑦 = − 2 𝑥 + 2
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21a) 𝑚 = − 7 , 𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑡: (0,2), 𝑥 𝑖𝑛𝑡: ( 9 , 0)
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1 5
19b) 𝑦 = − 2 𝑥 + 2 21b) 𝑚 = −3, 𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑡: (0,2), 𝑥 𝑖𝑛𝑡: (3 , 0)
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22a) 𝑦 = 4𝑥 − 1 23a) 23b)

22b) 𝑦 = −3𝑥 − 1
24) a.o.s: 𝑥 = −4
Vertex: (−4, 1)

25) a.o.s: 𝑥 = 2
Vertex: (2, 6)
26) Shift Down 1 , Shift Left 1, 27a) 32) True 33) True
Reflection over the x-axis V: (−2, −16)
𝑦 = (𝑥 + 1)2 − 1 A.o.s: 𝑥 = −2
34) False 35) False 𝑥12
min: −16 1
D: ℝ R: 𝑦 ≥ −16 𝑥5
28a) Max height: 7ft 36) False 37) -16
28b) 2.87 Seconds 27b) 1
V: (−4, 8) 25
29) 2 Real Solutions A.o.s: 𝑥 = −4 38) 16 39) 16807
max: 8
D: ℝ R: 𝑦 ≤ 8
30) One Real Solution 40) -729 41)
1
81𝑥 4

31) 42) −200𝑥 2 43)

9𝑏 6
4𝑎8
a) (𝑥 − 2)(𝑦 − 1) b) (𝑎 + 2)(𝑎 − 9)
c) (5𝑥 − 𝑦)(5𝑥 + 𝑦) d) 𝑦(2𝑦 + 1)(3𝑦 − 4) 𝑥 16 5𝑥 3
e) (8𝑦 + 9)(8𝑦 + 9) f) 11𝑛2 (1 − 3𝑛) 44) 45)
8 2

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g) (4𝑦 2 + 1)(2𝑦 + 1)(2𝑦 − 1) 46)
𝑥8 47) 2√6
𝑦 12
h) 5(𝑛 + 4)(𝑛 − 4)
i) (2𝑝 + 1)(3𝑝 + 1) j) 7(3𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 4)
k) 𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑒 l) (𝑦 + 7)(𝑦 − 8)
48) 10√2 49) 6√5 56) 57)

50) 8√2 51) 4√3

31√17 √5
52) 53) 𝑥 = ±
17 2

54) 𝑥 = −3 55)
𝑥=5 𝑥 = 2 ± 2√17

58) 59) 60)

𝒚=𝟎
𝒚 = −𝟑

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