# Questions in Section Algebra II

Find equation of the line parallel to the line y=-4x+3/2  passing htrough the point (7,-1).

Write an equation of the parabola in vertex form that passes through (-7,-15) and has vertex (-5,9).

If r(x) = 1+3x , find r(x+2).

Find the foci, eccentricity and the directrices of the given ellipse 2x^2+ y^2-4y+3=0.

A hardware store makes a mixed bag of 42 items using screws, bolts, and washers. The cost of screws are $3.00 each, bolts cost$2.00 each, and washers are $1.50 each. The mixture calls for four times as many screws than bolts. The total cost of the mixture is$102.00. How much of each item did the store use?

Find x_1, x_2 and x_3.

Three equations are given.

x_1+x_2+x_3 = 2

x_1^2+x_2^2+x_3^2=6

x_1^3+x_2^3+x_3^3= 8

Please find its answer by another method instead of hit and trial.

Thank you.

The sum of two numbers is 59 and the difference is 3. What are the numbers?

Solve sqrt(k-7)-sqrt(k-3)=2.

Show that the polynomial x^8-x^7+x^2-x+15 has no real root.

Given the equation y=x^2-6x+8.

1. For what values of x is y>=0?
2. What is the maximum and minimum values of y?