Chapter+2_Polynomial,+Power,+and+Rational+Functions

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=Chapter 2: Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions: =

__Section 2.1: Linear and Quadratic Functions and Modeling__
Key Concepts: **Due:** **Due:11/13/2012**
 * Polynomial functions
 * Linear functions and their graphs
 * Average rate of change
 * Linear correlation and modeling
 * Quadratic functions and their graphs
 * Applications of quadratic functions
 * Assignment 1: Pg 182: Quick Review 1-10 all**
 * Assignment 2: Pg 182: 3-54 (3rds), 61-68**

__Section 2.2: Power Functions with Modeling__
Key Concepts: **Due: 11/15/2012**
 * Power functions and variation
 * Monomial functions and their graphs
 * Graphs of power functions
 * Modeling with power functions
 * Assignment: Pg 196: 3-54 (3rds), 55, 68, 69**

__Section 2.3: Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree with Modeling__
Key Concepts: **Due: 11/29/2012**
 * Graphs of polynomial functions
 * End behavior of polynomial functions
 * Zeros of polynomial functions
 * Intermediate value theorem
 * Modeling
 * Assignment: Pg 209: 3-54 (3rds), 58, 59, 63, 65**

__Section 2.4: Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions__
Key Concepts: **Due: 12/6/2012**
 * Long division and the division algorithm
 * Remainder and factor theorems
 * Rational zeros theorem
 * Upper and lower bounds
 * Assignment: Pg 223: 3-60 (3rds), 62, 71, 72**

__Section 2.5: Complex Zeros and the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra__
Key Concepts: **Due: 12/11/2012**
 * Two major theorems
 * Complex conjugate zeros
 * Factoring with real number coefficients
 * Assignment: Pg 234: 3-42 (3rds), 43, 46, 51, 52, 62, 64, 65**

__Section 2.6: Graphs of Rational Functions__
Key Concepts: **Due: 12/17/2012**
 * Rational functions
 * Transformations of the reciprocal function
 * Limits and asymptotes
 * Analyzing graphs of rational functions
 * Exploring relative humidity
 * Assignment: Pg 245: 3-60 (3rds), 71, 72**

__Section 2.7: Solving Equations in One Variable__
Key Concepts: **Due: 12/20/2012**
 * Solving rational equations
 * Extraneous solutions
 * Applications
 * Assignment: Pg 253: 3-42 (3rds), 51, 53**

__Section 2.8: Solving Inequalities in One Variable__
Key Concepts: **Due: 12/20/2012**
 * Polynomial inequalities
 * Rational inequalities
 * Other inequalities
 * Applications
 * Assignment: Pg 264: 3-48 (3rds), 55-58, 61, 62, 64**