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Math 200: Mathematics Concepts for Teachers, Fall 2012

Reading and Homework Assignments

Week 14

HOMEWORK #12: Due Tuesday, December 4^th:

Reading Assignment:

· Read section 5.3 and 5.4 of the textbook.

Reading Questions:

· What is a prime number?

· Why is the number 1 not defined to be prime?

· What is the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic? How does it relate to the previous question?

· What is the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra? How is it similar to the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic?

· What is the prime factorization of a number? Give some examples. You may want to use factor trees to aid you.

· What is the Sieve of Eratosthenes? Why does it work to find prime numbers?

· What would you do to find out if a number is prime?

· Take a look at the proof that there are infinitely many primes. What do you understand about the proof?

· Write some comments and questions on these sections.

Homework Assignment:

Sets: 21#2,3,7, and 22#1,3,4.

Dates coming up:

· Oral component of Exam #2: December 3^rd- 7^th (info coming via email).

· Start working on reading sections 5.5 and 6.1 and doing the exercises if you have time.