Polynomials

Chapter 2 begins with Polynomials. The beginning of the polynomial chapter is mostly review - and then it gets complex (literally!).  The chapter includes how complex numbers relate to polynomial functions.  We will be spending a couple of weeks on polynomials and complex numbers.  Quick, skill-based check-in quizzes could happen at any time after the first three days of basic instruction so stay on top of your homework.

The homework problems on complex zeros are from the old edition of the book which used to take two sections to cover the material.  I liked some of the problems that were deleted in the new edition so you will be given copies of the pages.

10/15  2.1  Review Linear and Quadratic facts

           HW p.77/48,50,52 and p.169,173/11-17 odd, 33-41 odd, 81-84

10/16  2.3  Higher Degree Polynomials

           HW p.193-195/3,5,13,18,21,24, 33-41 odd, 47-55 odd, 75

10/17  2.4  Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions

           HW p.205-209/13-31 odd, 49, 53, 76-79

10/19  More problems from 2.3 and 2.4

           HW Finish handout plus p.195-196/77 - 83 odd, 84

10/20  2.4  GCF for Polynomials

           HW Euclid's Algorithm Worksheet

10/21  2.5  Complex Numbers

           HW 2.5/Quick Review 8,10 and Exercises 6-8,14-16,23,24,26,27,31,32,33-39 odd

10/22  2.5  More with Complex Numbers

           HW 2.5/Exercises 41-44, 45-53 odd, 59, 60, 62

10/24  2.5  Complex Zeros of Polynomials

           HW 2.6/Exercises 3-39 by 3's, 46, 51, 53, 57

10/29  Extra Complex Problems