Precalculus


Polynomial Functions

 

 

 

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Introduction to polynomials

Investigation 10.1.2/Diagonals of Polygons

Falling objects & finite differences example

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Quadratic forms

Problem Set 10.2/1-6

 

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Multiplying & factoring polynomials

333(A&T)/3-85 odd

340(A&T)/5-61 odd

Squares, cubes, use the discriminant & split the middle

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Factored polynomials

Investigation 10.3.1 (p.486);

489/1-11

 

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Applications

Investigation 10.5.1 (p.501) 502/1-2, 4-5

Quiz

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Polynomial functions

Polynomial Graphs and Their Parameters

Activity to be done with GeometerÕs Sketchpad

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Higher degree polynomials

508/1-4, 7 

 

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Imaginary and complex numbers

193/Qs, 1-3, 7, 9, 13-16

21, 23, 25

514/1-3

 

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Review of polynomial functions

617/1-10

 textbook

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Zeros of polynomial functions

626/Q1-7, 1-18 + 19-23,

29-32, 34

 Read p.618-625

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Rational functions

639/Q1-7, 1-6,11-12

Read p.635-637

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Review

Practice Test

 TEST

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