Examples will be done involving factoring a quadratic expression. This will enable us to solve certain quadratic equations as not all are factorable. The factors can be used to find the x-intercepts on the graph of a parabola.

We will use four ways to solve a quadratic equation depending on the information and application involved in a given situation. They are factoring, completing the square, the quadratic formula, and graphing. Examples will be done using each method.

We will determine properties of a parabola from a variety of forms of the equation of a parabola. We will use algebra to change from one form to another. We will solve quadratic equations to find x-intercepts.

We practiced solving literal equations by isolating a variable. Then we practiced finding the compound interest for several word problems.

We will expand our knowledge of linear and quadratic functions by studying the equations of these figures This will enable us to identify features to better understand the concepts. For parabolas we will identify the vertex, x and y intercepts, direction, and width.

We will look at tables of values for linear and quadratic functions to relate the numbers in the table to the type of function it represents. We will also study the properties of quadratic functions so that we can relate the equation to the properties.

We will review graphs of lines emphasizing tables of values and plotting points. We will then change our focus to quadratic equations using a table of values to produce a parabola. We will identify applications of parabolas: projectiles, suspension bridges, and reflecting dishes.

We will continue our general study of graphing functions. We will begin at making tables of values and using these values to plot points, we will also focus just on the tables to see if any useful patterns can be found to help identify the type of function even before plotting the points. Examples will be discussed and we will not be using technology in this process,

We will take the concept of a number line and form a plane determined by two perpendicular number lines to develop the concept of a graph. We will start with the equation of a line using multiple forms to represent the equation. We will look at how Newton used graphs to develop the concept of a derivative to relate quantities of motion in physics.

We will complete the study of the real number line by adding the irrational numbers. We will study the irrational numbers as a set and identify important properties. We will also define the imaginary numbers and complex numbers and look at their properties.