Starting Exponential and Log Functions

We are starting to look at Exponential Functions and their inverses, Logarithmic Functions.  So useful!  So fun!

10/29  3.1  HW p.270/1-19 odd, 25-30, 31-35 odd

10/30  3.1  HW p.271-272/22,23,39,40,45,47,49,51-55,57,58,61-64

11/01  3.2  HW p.279-281/3-33 by 3's, 40, 43, 48, 51

11/02  3.3  HW p.291-293/1-17 odd, 19-22, 27-51 by 3's,  55, 58, 67

11/05  3.4  HW p.299-300/1, 3-15 by 3's, 17, 21, 24-42 by 3's

Be aware that the homework could change and there could be a quiz in here.

Finishing up Chapter 2

We are looking at some other aspects of functions where x is the base and there is some exponent.

10/22  2.2 & 2.7  "Polynomials" with negative and fractional exponents
         HW finish CW problems plus p.185/29-34; p.236-238/3-36 by 3's, 65

10/23  2.7 & 7.4  Graphing & Partial Fraction Decomposition
         HW finish wrksht plus p237-238/43,45,47,54,57-60;  p.585/13,15,21

10/25  2.8  Polynomial Inequalities
          HW p.585/22,33,35;  p.246/3-24 by 3's,29,41 & Brown p.35-36/31-40

10/26  Quiz of 2.2, 2.7, 2.8
         HW read pp.259-264 on Exponential Functions

Getting into Rational, Irrational and Complex Roots

We are learning more about polynomials than you thought possible.

10/09  2.4 cont.  
             HW GCF/LCM Worksheet

10/10  Pop-Quiz of 2.3-2.4  and Evacuation Drill
             HW Word Problems

10/11  2.5  Intro to Complex Numbers
              HW (due Tuesday) p.218-220/Quick Review 8, 10 and
                     Exercises/6-8,14-16,23,24,26,27,31,32,33-39 odd
                                     41-44,45-53 odd,59,60,62,64

10/15  2.5 cont.  Complex Plane   CW p.219/55,57,61,63
              HW finish problems assigned 10/11

10/16  2.6  Complex Zeros and the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
              CW p.222/Exploration 1  and p.226/41-43,45,50
              HW  pp.225-227/3-39 by 3's,44,46,51,53,57

10/18  Incorrect Uses of Theorems
              HW Study for test

10/19  Test of 2.1-2.6 (but not 2.2)


As an additional note, I discovered today that I had not given back your tests of 1.1-1.5.  I want to apologize.  I have had them graded for a week and did not remember they were in my folder ready to return.  On Monday you will get your tests and your quizzes back.  Remind me if I forget.

Starting to look at Polynomials

We are beginning Chapter 2, Polynomials.  Before our test I reminded you about the notation and terminology.  Below is the proposed syllabus leading up to our next quiz/test.

9/28  2.1 Intro  HW (due 10/2) pp.169-170/1-27 odd

10/2  2.3 Modeling  and Word Problems
               CW/HW pp.169-174/33, 35, 37, 49, 51, 54, 55, 57, 67-71

                                plus p.76/45  and Brown pp.42-43/38, 44

10/4  2.3 cont.  Higher Degree Polynomials  
               CW  Extra Problems worksheet
               HW pp.196-198/3-30 by 3's, 38, 41, 45, 46, 51, 54, 60, 65, 73

10/5  2.4  Zeros of Polynomial Functions
               HW Demana: pp.208-212/3-36 by 3's, 49-55 odd, 74
                      Brown: p.61/9-21 odd, 16, 25
Hint: For Demana #74 -> Remember: you have two books to reference.
          For Brown #25 -> "use factor theorem" does not mean divide.

We will be having a quiz or test on 2.1-2.4 (but not 2.2) after this but the exact date has not yet been determined.  Next week sometime is likely.