Alg 2 :Journal entries for 4th grading period
Explain the rules for simplifying a rational exponent.
 Write the square as a multiplication
 Add the exponents.
 Simplify.
Why are rational exponents helpful ? Explain
 They are helpful because you can multiply them to simplify the equation
Why do you think extraneous roots occur ?
 I think entraneous roots occur because
Why do you think we need complex numbers ?
 We need complex numbers because if there can be imaginary numbers that we do not
know about and we need to show these numbers in such a way.
What are the rules for canceling in a complex number ?
 The rule for canceling is that if it’s the letter I then it equals the square root of -1. If its i2
then it equals -1. If its i3 then it is equal to –i. And if its i4 then it is equal to 1.
Give 10 examples of a parabola.
 A the arch of a bridge, a bowl, a pencil, satellite dishes, water leaving a garden hose, golf,
volleyball, football, and a neck lace.
Im also adding my objectives on here for you because I did not have my notebook with me when
they were due. Im sorry.
Week of Jan. 22-25
T- factoring with rational exponents.
W- simplifing square roots.
H- simplifing higher roots.
F- rational exponents.
Week of Jan.28- Feb1
M- computer day.
T- simplify square roots.
W- simplify regular roots.
H- rational exponents.
F- quiz.
Week of Feb 4-8
M- rational expressions
T- rational exponents.
W- rational exponents.
H- rational equations
F- rational equations.
Week of Feb. 11-14
M- rational exponents.
T- rational equations.
W- rational equations.
H- complex numbers.
Week of Feb. 19-22
T- complex numbers.
W- complex numbers.
H- review of chapter 5.
F- computer day.
Week of Feb 25-29
M- parabolas.
T- graphing parabolas.
W- finding the vertex.
T- finding central.
F- quiz.