Math 115: College Algebra, Fall 2009

Reading and Homework Assignments

Week 2


HOMEWORK #3: Due Tuesday, September 15th:

Homework is due on my desk before class begins.

Reading Assignment:

Read:          * Re-read Chapter 1 in the book to remind yourself of some of the basic ideas.

Reading Questions:

1.     When you see a string of operations, explain how you know what operation to perform first. 

2.     Explain why there is a specific order of operations?

3.     What is the distributive rule (of multiplication over addition)?

4.     Use a graphical representation to prove the distributive property.

5.     Write comments and questions you have on the readings for today.

 

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.

·     Complete the following exercises:

p.20, #18,21,22,23; Optional: p.22, set IV

p.26-27, #17,18,19,24; Optional: 20 and set IV

p.31, #19,21 and set IV

·     On a different piece of paper write a list of the Fresh San Diego sessions (date/time/place/title) that you would be able to attend.  Put a star by those which interest you.


HOMEWORK #4: Due Thursday, September 17th:

Homework is due on my desk before class begins.

Reading Assignment:

Read:          * Read Chapter 2, lessons 1, 2 and 3 in the book to remind yourself of some of the basic ideas.

Reading Questions:

1.     What is a function? 

2.     Give examples of functions and examples of relations that are not functions using graphical (graphs), numerical (tables), verbal (words describing situations) and algebraic representations (formulas, equations).

3.     Write questions and comments you have on the readings for today.

Homework Assignment:

·     Please write on the top right-hand of your homework how long you spent on this homework—separate: reading assignment and solving problems.

·     Complete the following exercises:

pp.36-38, #11,14,16,17, Optional: 18, set IV

pp.44-45, #10,11,12,14,15, and set IV

pp.50-51, #10,11,12,13, Optional: set IV

pp.57-58, #11,12,13,14,15,16,17,set IV


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