August 14, 2019 - SM3: 5.4; Math 1050: 1.3

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Test Dates:

Secondary Math 3 - Honors

August 23, 2019 - Test R

(Friday)

Math 1050

August 30, 2019 - Test #1

Chapters 1 & 2

(Friday)

HOMEWORK:

Secondary Math 3:

Part A

Section 5.4: 39, 41, 43, 45; and the following problem - On these problems, ignore describing the transformations. And, given a parabola with vertex at (-3, 1), and points (-2, 0), (-1, -3), find its equation and write it in general form.

For those who choose to procrastinate their homework you have the additional opportunity as listed below:

Part B

Section 5.4: 40, 42, 44, 46

Useful Link on How to Complete the Square:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/quadratics/solving-quadratics-by-completing-the-square/v/solving-quadratic-equations-by-completing-the-square

Helpful Hints to Factor Simple Polynomial Expressions/Equations:
1. If possible, first factor out a greatest common factor.
2. If you have four terms, explore factoring by grouping.
3. if you have two terms, explore using the formulas for the difference of two squares, etc.
4. If you have three terms, explore to see if you have a perfect square trinomial.
5. If you have three terms, attempt trial and error.
6. If you have three terms, and you have an equation, use the quadratic formula.
7. If needed remember the useful tool of U-Substitution.

Math 1050:

1.3) 7, 15, 19, 21, 37, 45, 47, 61, 77, 80

USEFUL LINKS:

Video about Completing the Square:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/quadratics/solving-quadratics-by-completing-the-square/v/solving-quadratic-equations-by-completing-the-square

Video about the Discriminant:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/quadratics/solving-quadratics-using-the-quadratic-formula/v/quadratic-formula-3