Algebra 2H pd 1

Today, we started Chapter 7 which is on Polynomial Functions. We will be examining cubic, quartic, and quintic functions. Today, we went over Section 7.1 which included an activity with the graphing calculator to examine the number of U-Turns in the graphs.
HW Worksheet 7.1- Do all questions on this worksheet. For # 3, it is not a polynomial because the variables are in the denominator, which is not allowed for polynomials.

EC problem.....Sketch the graph of y= -x^4 + 2x^3 +13x^2 - 14x -24. Describe its general shape in terms of U-turns and letter shape.

Geometry H pds 2,4
Today, we went over the five methods for proving that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram. You will be quizzed on these 5 methods tomorrow. You will just have to write them out with a diagram to match your words.
HW Worksheet from Friday # 10-14 all + Study for the Quiz.

EC problem...Why will an iron board always be parallel to the floor? Think about its legs when you answer this question. Use one of the 5 methods from today's lesson to justify your answer.

Algebra 2A pd 5
We went over how to factor the sum and difference of cubes.
We also learned how to factor problems with 4 terms. We reviewed long division and synthetic division.
HW Worksheet # 1-9 all front side and # 9,11 on the back.