Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
This worksheet focuses on evaluating complex algebraic expressions involving various operations and functions, suitable for Grade 12 students.
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2 Short AnswerFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / False
Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSE.A.1CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSE.A.2
Topics
AlgebraExpressionsEvaluationFunctionsGrade 12
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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
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Carefully evaluate each algebraic expression for the given values of the variables. Show all your work for full credit.
1. Evaluate the expression $P(x) = 3x^4 - 2x^3 + 5x - 7$ when $x = -2$.
2. If $a=3$ and $b=-1$, the value of the expression $\frac{a^2 - 2ab + b^2}{a+b}$ is .
3. Given $f(x) = \sqrt{x^2 + 5x + 4}$, what is $f(0)$?
a
$0$
b
$2$
c
$4$
d
Undefined
4. If $x = -1$, the expression $2^{3x+1}$ evaluates to $1/4$.
T
True
F
False
5. Evaluate $\sin(\frac{\pi}{2}) + \cos(\pi) - \tan(0)$.