Algebra 2 Systems of Linear and Quadratic Equations Test with Point Values (PDF)

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This nonlinear systems test for Algebra 2 covers systems of linear and quadratic equations (Common Core A-REI.C.7), with a free PDF to print.

This 45-minute test on systems of linear and quadratic equations has 9 questions worth 20 points in total. The questions move from direct skills to multi-step problems. Show your work, because partial credit is given for a correct setup and sound reasoning.

Time and points

About this test
  • Grade: Algebra 2
  • Chapter: Systems of Linear and Quadratic Equations
  • Standards: A-REI.C.7
  • Time: 45 minutes
  • Total: 20 points

Nonlinear systems test: questions

Question 1 – Check a solution [2 pts]

Determine whether \((3, 2)\) is a solution of \(y = x^{2} – 4x + 5\) and \(y = x – 1\).

Question 2 – Substitution [3 pts]

Solve the system \(y = x^{2} + x – 4\) and \(y = x + 1\). That is a quadratic and a linear equation.

Question 3 – Graph and algebra [3 pts]

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Parabola and line.

The parabola \(y = x^{2} – 2x – 3\) and the line \(y = x – 3\) are graphed. Find both intersection points algebraically.

Question 4 – Circle and line [2 pts]

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Circle and line.

Solve \(x^{2} + y^{2} = 10\) and \(y = x – 2\).

Question 5 – Number of intersections [2 pts]

For which values of \(k\) does the line \(y = k\) meet the parabola \(y = x^{2} – 4\) in two points?

Question 6 – Break-even [2 pts]

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Revenue and cost.

A fundraiser has revenue \(R = -x^{2} + 16x\) and cost \(C = 4x + 20\) (in tens of dollars). Find the break-even values of \(x\).

Question 7 – Two numbers [2 pts]

Two numbers have a difference of 4 and a product of 45. Find all pairs of numbers.

Question 8 – Tangent line [2 pts]

Show that the line \(y = 4x – 4\) is tangent to \(y = x^{2}\).

Question 9 – Find the error [2 pts]

Maya solved \(y = x^{2} – 1\) and \(y = 3\) and wrote only \(x = 2\). Find the complete solution set.

See the solutions: Systems of Linear and Quadratic Equations test solutions

Key facts behind this nonlinear systems test

Key facts
  • Substitute the line into the quadratic to get one equation in x.
  • Solve the resulting quadratic; then find y for each x.
  • D > 0: two intersection points; D = 0: one (tangent); D < 0: none.
  • A solution is an ordered pair (x, y).
  • The method also works for a line and a circle.

How to use this nonlinear systems test

Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.

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