Summer Math Packet Entering Geometry 2014

Notes to student:
1. We encourage you to work on this packet throughout the summer rather than doing the
entire packet at the start or end of summer. The goal is to keep the topics you have
learned fresh in your mind!
2. You should complete this packet to the best of your ability by attempting every problem
and showing your work. Use extra paper when needed, clearly identifying the problem.
3. It is okay if you cannot solve all of the problems you should not feel obligated to hire
an outside tutor.
4. If you feel you are having too much trouble with the packet, please contact Morgan
(morganbrown@grauerschool.com) immediately so that we can better help prepare
you for next year.
5. This packet is due the first day of school in your math class. It will be reviewed in class
and entered as a homework score.
This packet contains three parts:
Part 1 Review of Algebra 1
Part 2 Review of older math concepts useful for Geometry
Part 3 Online Khan Academy Modules for Extra Review

Part 1 Review of Algebra 1

Properties of Numbers
Combine + simplify each expression
according to PEMDAS and the properties
of numbers.
1. 4 + 2(-3) 16 =

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2. 3 2 32 5

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3. 12 24 16 5 6

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7 28

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Properties of Variables
1. Solve each equation for x (you answer may be a number or have other variables in it):
x
(a) 6 3
(b) 3(4 x) 2 7
2
(c) 4(2 x 3) 8 4 x

(e)

x4 6

2 y 3

(g) 3x 2 + 2x = 3x(x + 1) + 1

(d) 2a 4b 6 x 8

(f) 2 x 4 x 5 10 4 y 8 y 9

(h) ( x 2 )3 27 x3

2. Combine and simplify each expression to lowest terms (factor first if possible)
3(4 x)
3x x

(a)
(b)
2 2 x 8
x 2

(c) 4(2 x 3) 8 4 x

(d)

(e)

(f)

3. When possible, reduce the square roots.

(a)

2a 2b
6
2ab

(c)

(b)

Proportions
1. Reduce each ratio to lowest terms
6 x5
85 x
(a)
(b)
100
15 x 3

(d)

(c)

66x
2x 2

(d)

22x 2
121x 2

2. Reduce each expression (this may require factoring first)

3x 2
(3x +15)
(a)

(x + 5)
6x

( x + 3)
(b)

10

(x + 3)9

2x

Functions
1. Given the equation: f ( x) x 2 3
(a) find f(2)
(b) what value(s) of x makes f(x) = 46
2. Given the equation: f ( x) x 2 3 , find the new equation if you:
(a) move the graph left 3 and up 2
(b) reflect the graph over the x axis
(c) stretch the graph out by a factor of 3
Linear Equations
1. Solve each equation for y in terms of x (your answer will have x in it):
(a) 2 x 4 y 5
(b) 3x 6 2 y

2. Graph the two equations in problem 1 above, identify the slope, and find the x and y
intercepts:
(a)
(b)

3. Find the slope, x-intercept, y-intercept, and equation for a line through points (1, 2) and
(-1, 6).

4. Define domain and range for a function

Systems of Equations
Given the system of equations:

f1 (x) = 6x + 2
f2 (x) = 2x + 6

1. Solve by graphing
2. Solve by substitution
3. What is the meaning of the points of intersection of the graphs as compared to the
solution points when you solved the equation?

4. Solve using the substitution method.

5. Solve using the elimination method:

2x 3 y 6
y 2 x 2

5 x 8 y 11
4x 4 y 2

6. Solve each inequality for y, then graph both on the same set of axis, shading the solution:
(a) 2 x 4 y 8
(b) 3x 6 2 y

Quadratic Functions
1. Completely factor each polynomial:
(a) 3x3 2 x 2
(b) 7 y 2 7 y

(c) 3e2 x 3x2

(d) x2 12 x 36

(e) x2 7 x 18

(f) 3x2 9 x 12

2. Find the vertex, roots, y-intercept, and zeroes of each quadratic equation. Then graph
each.
(a) f(x) = x2 7 x 18
(b) f(x) = 3x2 9 x 12

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Part 2 Review of Older Concepts

1. Examine a protractor (use an internet image if you dont have one at home). Sketch a
drawing of the protractor, labeling the markings at 10 degrees increments.

b. Explain why a protractor has 2 sets of degree markings from 0 to 180, going in
opposite directions.

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9. Morgan has six dollars in quarters, q and dimes, d.

Part 3 Khan Modules

This last section contains Khan Academy Modules you should complete. If you have never
used Khan before, please create a free account using your grauer school email as the login,
and follow these links to complete the modules. The website is: www.khanacademy.org
*Note: Khan Academy often changes the URL, so if these links do not work, you may skip
that section. They are correct & active links as of 6/1/2014.
1. Multistep Equations without Variables
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/applying-math-reasoningtopic/multistep-word-problems-tut/e/multistep-equations-without-variables
2. Solving Quadratics by Taking the Square Root
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/trigonometry/polynomial_and_rational/quad_form
ula_tutorial/e/solving_quadratics_by_taking_the_square_root

3. Solving Quadratics by Factoring

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/trigonometry/polynomial_and_rational/quad_factor
ing/e/solving_quadratics_by_factoring
4. Similar Triangles 2
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/similarity/triangle_similarlity/e/similar_
triangles_2
5. Area of Squares and Rectangles
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/basicgeometry/perimeter_area_basics/e/area_of_squares_and_rectangles
6. Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/basicgeometry/perimeter_area_basics/e/perimeter_of_squares_and_rectangles
7. Pythagorean Theorem
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/pythagoreantheorem/e/pythagorean_theorem_1