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Math 115: College Algebra, Fall 2009

Reading and Homework Assignments

Week 14

HOMEWORK #22: Due Tuesday, December 8^th:

Homework is due on my desk before class begins.

Reading Assignment:

Read: * Reread chapter 13 in the book to remind yourself of some of the basic ideas.

Reading Questions:

· What is a polynomial equation? Give some examples of the different types of polynomial equations in standard form.

· Describe the shape of the graph of a polynomial function of even degree and of odd degree.

· What is the solution to a polynomial equation?

· What is the main idea that allows us to solve a quadratic equation easily by factoring?

· What does it mean to solve a quadratic equation by taking square roots?

· How does completing the square help to solve a quadratic equation?

· What is the quadratic formula? What is it good for?

· What is the discriminant? What kind of information does it provide?

· Write some comments and questions on these sections.

Homework Assignment:

· Please write on the top right-hand of your homework how long you spent on this homework—writing your pen-pal letter, reading and solving problems.

· p.561:#12,17,19; p.568:#11,17; p.575:#15,16; 13,14,15,iv; p.586:#9,13; p.591:#14,16,19; p.597:#11.12.

· Start the homework (due Thursday: p.609#8,10; p615#14,15; p.619#9,13,iv; p.624#9; p.630#17,18; p.637#16,iv; p.643#13,15; p.650#11)

HOMEWORK #23: Due Thursday, December 10^th

Complete this homework but do not turn it in.

Homework Assignment:

· p.609#8,10; p615#14,15; p.619#9,13,iv; p.624#9; p.630#17,18; p.637#16,iv; p.643#13,15; p.650#11