Monday, September 30, 2013

SV#1:Unit F Concept 10- Finding all real and imaginary zeroes of a polynomial


What is this problem about?
So this problem is based off the Unit F Concept 10. Through this we solve out the problem multiple different little tricks. Including Descartes Rules of Sign, synthetic division, the quadratic formula and factoring. In a whole this is just solving finding zeroes for a 4th degree polynomial.

What does the viewer need to pay special attention to in order to understand?
So before you watch the whole video pause after the problem is listed. Try to complete yourself then if you get stuck go along with the video. Somethings to watch out when using Descartes Rules of Signs make sure that when solving for possible negative real zeroes that the odd degrees will change signs. Also when solving the quadratic equation make sure that the square root is simplified as much as possible. Those are just the most important things to watch out for, other than that your good to go!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

SP#2: Unit E Concept 7-Graphing a polynomial and identifying all key parts



1. What is the problem?
This problem presents us how to use extremas, intercepts, end behavior, mulitiplicities and factoring, all into one bunch. The extremas let us know when are the maximum and minimum points on the graph. The intercepts let us know where on the graph do we cross the x and y axis. End Behavior lets us know how the graph will look, the multiplicities will lets us know how the graph in between will look like.

2.What do you need to pay special attention to?
While figuring out the problem you must pay special attention to the factoring, if the equation is not factored correctly, things will get messy. second, pay attention to your end behavior and whether its right or not. Lastly, pay attention when drawing your graph whetger on a point does it bounce off, go through, or curve?

Sunday, September 8, 2013

SP#1: Unit E Concept 1-Graphing a quadratic and identifying all key parts


This problem is a quadratic problem. The point of this problem is to be able use all the parts of the quadratic to find many different useful parts to draw out a graph of that equation. The parts that need to be found are: the parent function equation, vertex, y-intercept, x-intercepts, and the axis.

In order to understand the equation, you must right out your steps clearly. Important parts of the equation or the x-intercepts. If those turn out to be x-intercepts with square roots, you must simplify as much possible. And once in putting the x-intercepts into the calculator to round the nearest tenth for the exact and approximate x-intercepts.