Monday Week 14

Intermediate Algebra

Arithmetic Sequence

Homework:

• Pg. 704 #40, 42, 58

In Class:

• Do Now
• Focus Questions
• Notes

Focus Questions:

• 1.  What is an arithmetic sequence?  Give an example.
• 2.  Which is better when finding the 8^th term of arithmetic sequence given the 1^st term and the recursive formula: using the recursive formula only or using the explicit formula t_n = t₁ + (n-1)d ?

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Monday 05/11/09

Geometry

Algebra Review: Slope

Homework:

• Pg. 134 #7, 8, 10

In Class:

• Do Now
• Focus Questions
• Notes
• Practice Problems Pg. 134 #2, 4, 6

Focus Questions:

• 1.  What is a slope?  Give an example.
• 2.  Explain how to find the slope of a line given 2 coordinate points.