1.   Which graph shows a parabola with exactly one root?
    A. B.
    C. A parabola cannot have exactly one root. D.
    Hint

  2.   Which table shows a correct set of values for the quadratic function
y = –x2 – 4x + 5?
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  3.   The roots of the quadratic equation 2x2 + 4x – 30 = 0 are ___________.
    A. 3 and –5 B. –3 and –5
    C. 3 and 5 D. –3 and 5
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  4.   Joey is jumping into the pool from the diving board as shown. In the equation, h represents his horizontal distance in feet and v represents his vertical distance in feet. Find the horizontal distance he will travel before hitting water.
   
    A. 6.5 ft B. 2.582 ft
    C. 1 ft D. 3.082 ft
    Hint

  5.   The roots of the quadratic equation x2 – 6x – 16 are __________.
    A. 2 and –8 B. -2 and 8
    C. 6 and 16 D. -6 and -16
    Hint



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