Announcements

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SUMMER BREAK
Fall semester begins Monday Sept. 7, 2009
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May 5, 2009

Tuesday Week 13

Intermediate Algebra
Sequences

Homework:
  • Make 3 different sequences and write its recursive formulas
In Class:
  • Do Now
  • Focus Questions
  • Notes
  • Create, Exchange, & Do
Do Now:

Find the explicit formula for this sequence:

n

1

2

3

4

5

tn

0

2

6

12

20


Focus Questions:
  • 1.  What is a recursive formula?
  • 2.  How are explicit and recursive formulas similar and different?
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Tuesday 05/05/09
Geometry
Law of Cosines

Homework:
  • Make 3 different triangle problems that requires the use of the law of cosines
In Class:
  • Do Now - see classroom bulletin board
  • Focus Questions
  • Foldable - notes
  • Practice Problems - pg. 643 #1, 2, 3
Focus Questions:
  • 1.  What is the law of cosines?  When is it used?
  • 2.  What information do you need before using the law of cosines to find a missing length of a triangle?