Bellwork reviewed how to find the Degree and Leading Coefficient of Polynomial Functions.
The remainder of the period we finished our discussion on determining the end behavior of Polynomial Functions and began discussing the zeros of Polynomial Functions and their shapes when graphed.
Hwk #26 is due on Monday.
Page 312
Problems 1-10
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Students were given the list of homework assignments for Chapter 6 today.
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Bellwork reviewed SAT style math questions.
Hwk #25 is due today.
The remainder of the period we began discussing Chapter 6 beginning with what a Polynomial is, how to find the degree of a Polynomial, and how to find the Leading Coefficient of a Polynomial. We also began discussing the importance of whether the degree is Even or Odd and if the Leading Coefficient is Positive or Negative.
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Alg 2 Bellwork with answsers 12-10-15
No bellwork today. Students took the test over Chapter 5.
Hwk #25 is due tomorrow. Notes for Sec 6-1
This homework was a sheet given to the students.
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Bellwork reviewed how to turn x-intercepts (zeros) back into the original Quadratic Equation and it reviewed how to factor completely.
The remainder of the period students reviewed for tomorrow’s Ch 5 Test.
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Bellwork reviewed simplifying complex numbers, getting complex solutions when solving a quadratic equation using square roots, and solving by completing the square when b is a fraction.
Hwk #23 is due today.
The remainder of the period we finished discussing finding complex solutions to quadratic equations by using square roots, using the Quadratic Formula, and by Completing the Square.
Hwk #24 is due Monday.
Page 278 Problems 41, 43-45
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Page 293 Problems 13, 15, 20, 21
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Bellwork reviewed simplify expressions involving imaginary numbers.
The remainder of the period we finished discussion sec 5-6 which involves operations with imaginary numbers.
We also began discussing solving Quadratic Equations that have imaginary solutions.
Hwk #23 is due tomorrow. Sec 5-6
Pages 278, 279
Problems 3-5, 13, 14, 34-36, 40, 57, 59, 65
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Bellwork reviewed using Completing the Square to solve a quadratic equation and to change from Standard Form to Vertex Form.
Hwk #22 is due today.
The remainder of the period we began discussing Sec 5-6: Complex Numbers
Hwk #23 is due on Friday
Sec 5-6
Pages 278-279
Problems 3-5, 13, 14, 34-36, 40, 57, 59, 65
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Bellwork gave students practice on SAT style math questions.
The remainder of the period we finished discussing Sec 5-7, Completing the Square.
Hwk #22 is due tomorrow
Sec 5-7
Pages 285-286
Problems 7-9, 14, 17, 21, 28, 31, 42, 43
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Students were given the review for the upcoming Chapter 5 Test today. The date for the test is yet to be determined.
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