Worksheets — Set 8

Pre-calculus · Honors · Sequences, series, and limits (intro)

Print and write your answers. Use diagrams to show thinking.

Warm-up

1. Factor completely: x² − 144 = ___ 2. Rewrite x² + 24x + 18 in square form: ___ 3. Interpret the structure of: 11(x + 1)² − 13

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Written practice

1. Factor completely: x² − 121 = ___ 2. Rewrite x² + 22x + 17 in square form: ___ 3. Interpret the structure of: 10(x + 1)² − 12 4. Which form reveals zeros? (A) standard (B) factored — letter: ___ 5. Complete the square for x² + 12x + ___ 6. Simplify: √(x² + 16x + 64) for x ≥ 0 = ___ 7. Factor completely: x² − 196 = ___ 8. Rewrite x² + 28x + 20 in square form: ___

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More written practice

1. Interpret the structure of: 13(x + 1)² − 15 2. Complete the square for x² + 15x + ___ 3. Simplify: √(x² + 22x + 121) for x ≥ 0 = ___ 4. Factor completely: x² − 289 = ___ 5. Rewrite x² + 34x + 23 in square form: ___ 6. Interpret the structure of: 16(x + 1)² − 18

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Patterns and rules

1. Factor completely: x² − 784 = ___ 2. Rewrite x² + 56x + 34 in square form: ___ 3. Interpret the structure of: 27(x + 1)² − 29

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Parent tip: Look for common factors and special patterns