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Precalculus I Summer Session III (2011) Course Syllabus

This class has mandatory online homework and a departmental final exam. The exam is given August 12th, 2011. Calculators will not be allowed during the final exam. For more information on these and other policies, read this syllabus in detail and view the course information posted in the undergraduate section at www.unlv.edu/math.

CLASS INFORMATION: Course Number: Math 126 Course Section: 1010 Lecture Times: MTWThF 2:40pm to 4:10pm Lecture Location: BHS-211 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Name: Joshua Reagan Office Location: CDC 722 Office Phone: (702)895-5801 Email: reaganj@unlv.nevada.edu Instructor Web Page: None Office Hours: MTWThF: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and by Appointment Dept Phone: (702) 895-3567 Dept Web Page: http://www.unlv.edu/math Other: None COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics include fundamentals of algebra, functions and graphs, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of linear equations. 3 credits. Duplicate credits cannot be earned in any two of Math 124/126/128. PREREQUISITES for the COURSE: Three years of high school mathematics at the level of algebra and above and a satisfactory score on the Math Placement Test, or a minimum score of 22 on the ACT, or a minimum score of 520 on the SAT, or a C or better in Math 096 or equivalent. COURSE MATERIALS: Required Text: Precalculus (custom edition) by Stewart; Cengage. ISBN-13: 978-0-495-83791-6 Required Materials: At least 2 blank scantron sheets and a number 2 pencil. Required Account: WebAssign (http://www.webassign.net/) Suggested Calculator: A non-programmable, non-graphing scientific calculator is recommended (calculator with trig functions, exponentials and logs). See calculator policy for additional details. SPECIAL NOTE: During full semesters (fall and spring), students enrolled in Math 095 through Math 182 are required to attend a mandatory presentation regarding the online evaluations, tutor clinic and other tutoring
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options offered. The presentation dates will be listed on http://www.unlv.edu/math/math_clinic.html and students will be able to sign up for these presentations by e-mail at mathclinic@unlv.edu. EVALUATION AND GRADE ASSIGNMENT: Weight Item 10% Online Homework 30% Cumulative Final Exam* 45% Exams (3 at 15% each) 15% Quizzes * The Final Exam for all Math 126 sections will be a 2-hour comprehensive exam administered Friday, August 12th in class. The auditorium location will be announced towards the end of the term. Absolutely no make-ups or re-scheduling allowed. No calculators or formula cards permitted during the final exam. See final hints at the end of this document for a sample of the material covered on the final exam.

Letter grades will be assigned according to the following scale: A 92-100, A- 90-91.9, B+ 87-89.9, B 82-86.9, B- 80-81.9, C+ 77-79.9, C 72-76.9, C- 70-71.9, D+ 67-69.9, D 62-66.9, D- 60-61.9, F below 60. Extra credit will not be permitted on final grades, or the final examination.

TOPICAL OUTLINE: Chapter 1, Sections 1-8, 10 Chapter 2, Sections 1-8 Chapter 3, Sections 1-6 Chapter 4, Sections 1-5 Chapter 9, Sections 1-9 Chapter 11, Section 6 LEARNING OUTCOMES: The included outcomes are only a subset of the objectives covered in the course, see final hints at the end of this document for a sample of the material covered on the final exam. Find the equation of a line given its graph Identify domain restrictions of square root and rational functions Find the equation of a line given data (either two points, slope and one point, a point and a parallel line, a point and a perpendicular line, etc.) Evaluate and graph a piecewise function Combine functions (multiplication, division, addition and subtraction and composition) Identify whether a given function is odd, even or neither Operate on complex numbers (add, subtract, multiply, divide, find the conjugate) Define and use the quadratic formula to find the roots of a quadratic equation Determine the characteristics of a quadratic function (axis of symmetry, roots, vertex, etc.) Solve non-linear inequalities Determine what happens to a given polynomial as the independent variable tends to positive and negative infinity Find an inverse function of another, given function and its domain and range Find the domain and range of a log function Solve exponential equations with different bases by utilizing logs Find the equation involving half life or doubling time given context of model Solve a system of two linear equations and two unknowns
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COURSE SCHEDULE: See Attached CLASS POLICIES: ATTENDANCE: Attendance is a mandatory component of the class, and will be taken daily. CALCULATOR: Calculators will not be permitted on the final exam. In addition, calculators will not be allowed on any in class exams or quizzes Your instructor will let you know when technology may be allowed, but at no time during classroom instruction or assessments may you use cell phones, laptops, ipods (or similar such devices), nor are you permitted to share a device with another student. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Academic integrity is a legitimate concern for every member of the campus community; all share in upholding the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility and professionalism. By choosing to join the UNLV community, students accept the expectations of the Academic Misconduct Policy and are encouraged when faced with choices to always take the ethical path. Students enrolling in UNLV assume the obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with UNLVs function as an educational institution. An example of academic misconduct is plagiarism. Plagiarism is using the words or ideas of another, from the Internet or any source, without proper citation of the sources. See the Student Academic Misconduct Policy (approved December 9, 2005) located at: http://studentconduct.unlv.edu/misconduct/policy.html While the UNLV Department of Mathematical Sciences encourages students to collaborate with peers, there is a distinction between verbal collaboration and copying. Specifically it is not acceptable to divide work, and it is not acceptable to use another persons hard work (current or former student, teaching assistant, or tutor) as your own. Further, if you feel you are being misguided, it is your responsibility to report this to your instructor before testing, so they can correct the situation and give you proper clarification. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated; the College of Sciences emphasizes zero tolerance for academic dishonesty. All acts of academic dishonesty may result in: automatic zero on the assignment, F in the course, disciplinary review, revoking of degree, probation, expulsion, etc. HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned and graded using WebAssign. The necessary account information is included with new textbooks. Students who purchase used textbooks may purchase an Access Code at http://www.webassign.net/. Further information will be provided on the first day of class. A list of sample homework problems is located in the final hints section towards the end of this document. The WebAssign class key for this section is: unlv 3197 3116. MAKE-UP POLICY: No make-ups will be allowed. ASSESSMENTS/TESTING: Test days you will arrive on time, and minimize the amount of clutter you bring into the classroom. Leave all electronic devices in your home or automobile; if it is necessary to carry them for emergency purposes, they should be turned OFF before the assessment begins. If you create a disturbance with an electronic item (even in vibrate mode) you may receive a zero on that
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assessment. Bring a photo id to all tests (especially the final exam), you may be asked to provide proof of identification. Calculators and formula cards will not be permitted on the final exam. In addition, calculators and formula cards will not be permitted on any in class exams or quizzes. TUTORING: Free tutoring through the Department of Mathematical Sciences is available for this course. Call 895-0366 or visit http://www.unlv.edu/math/math_clinic.html for more information, including location and hours. Additional free and pay tutoring is available in the Academic Success Center, http://academicsuccess.unlv.edu/tutoring. UNIVERSITY POLICIES: (1) The Disability Resource Center (DRC) determines accommodations that are reasonable in promoting the equal access of a student reporting a disability to the general UNLV learning experience. In so doing, the DRC also balances instructor and departmental interests in maintaining curricular standards so as to best achieve a fair evaluation standard amongst students being assisted. In order for the DRC to be effective it must be considered in the dialog between the faculty and the student who is requesting accommodations. For this reason faculty should only provide students course adjustment after having received this Academic Accommodation Plan. If faculty members have any questions regarding the DRC, they should call a DRC counselor. UNLV complies with the provisions set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The DRC is located in the Student Services Complex (SSC-A), Room 143, phone (702) 895-0866, fax (702) 895-0651. For additional information, please visit: http://drc.unlv.edu/. (2) Any student missing class quizzes, examinations, or any other class or lab work because of observance of religious holidays shall be given an opportunity during that semester to make up missed work. The make-up will apply to the religious holiday absence only. It shall be the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor no later than the last day of late registration of his or her intention to participate in religious holidays which do not fall on state holidays or periods of class recess. This policy shall not apply in the event that administering the test or examination at an alternate time would impose an undue hardship on the instructor or the university which could have been avoided. For additional information, please visit: http://catalog.unlv.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=164 (3) The University requires all members of the University Community to familiarize themselves and to follow copyright and fair use requirements. You are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair use laws. The university will neither protect nor defend you nor assume any responsibility for employee or student violations of fair use laws. Violations of copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability, as well as disciplinary action under University policies. Additional information can be found at: http://www.unlv.edu/committees/copyright/. (4) By policy, faculty and staff should e-mail students Rebelmail accounts only. Rebelmail is UNLVs Official e-mail system for students. It is one of the primary ways students receive official university communication such as information about deadlines, major campus events, and announcements. All UNLV students receive a Rebelmail account after they have been admitted to the university. Students e-mail prefixes are listed on class rosters. The suffix is always @unlv.nevada.edu. (5) One-on-one or small group assistance with writing is available free of charge to UNLV students at the Writing Center, located in CDC-3-301. Although walk-in consultations are sometimes available, students with appointments will receive priority assistance.
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Appointments may be made in person or by calling 895-3908. The students Rebel ID Card, a copy of the assignment (if possible), and two copies of any writing to be reviewed are requested for the consultation. More information can be found at: http://writingcenter.unlv.edu/ GUIDELINES FOR COURTESY AND RESPECT: I would like to welcome all students into an environment that creates a sense of community pride, courtesy, and respect; we are here to work cooperatively and to learn together. In order to create a smooth and harmonious learning community, please make every attempt to come to all the class sessions, to come to class on time, and to stay until the end of the meeting. There may be a time when you are unavoidably late for class. In that case, please come into the room quietly and choose a seat closest to the entrance. Once the class session has begun, please do not leave the room and then re-enter unless it is an emergency. It is important that we are all able to stay focused on the class lecture/discussion. For this reason, only one person at a time in the class should be speaking. Side conversations are distracting for surrounding students and for the professor. All electronic devices should be turned off BEFORE entering the room. You must have instructor permission for use of a laptop, and it is only to be used for instructional purposes. As you can see, simple norms of courtesy should be sufficient to have our class run in the best interests of all. Any student considered to be a distraction to the learning environment may be asked to leave the classroom at any time. Any student who is continually a distraction to the learning environment may be administratively dropped. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. HOMEWORK SAMPLE / FINAL HINTS:
While all material covered in the syllabus is essential for success in the course, the following will be stressed on the final exam for Math 126 (not necessarily in order). Homework taken from the class text.

Section Homework 1.1 2, 8, 22, 25, 26, 34, 40, 53, 61, 70, 71

1.2

36, 40, 45, 51, 67, 84, 93, 95

Example Problem for Final Exam Write your answer as a ratio of two integers in lowest terms 1 1 (a) = 360 36 2 3 3 2= (b) 7 1 6 3 (c) x = 3.0012 and 330 x Write your answer as a ratio of two integers in lowest terms (a) 3 3 6 81 = (b) 3 729 (c) Find x if 6.8 10x = 6,800,000,000,000 (d) Find x if 9.2 10 x = 0.0000000000000092 (3.2 109 )(1.5 106 ) (e) = (2.4 104 ) (f) if 5x = 5 25 48 57 a 9 (g) 6 7 4 = 5 a 2
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1.3

1.4

10, 17, 24, 28, 32, 45, 55, 58, 61, 64, 68, 74, 76, 89, 96, 101 4, 16, 14, 28, 50, 61, 72, 78

(a) Factor the following polynomial: 2 x 2 5 x 12 (b) Factor the following polynomial: x 4 + 4b 4

1.5

30, 41, 50, 60, 86, 96, 100, 104, 106

1.6

14, 18, 22, 28, 38, 44, 50, 57, 60, 66

1.7

14, 26, 40, 56, 76, 90, 94, 98, 104

x x +1 x (a) x 1 x +1 x + 2 x 1 x (b) (also section 2.3) For the function f ( x) = 2 x , rationalize the numerator in the expression f (3 + h) f (3) 6 + 2h 6 and then evaluate Q(0). Q ( h) = = h h (a) Solve the equation 6 3 + 2 x = 2 x + 3 for x. (b) Solve the following equation in the variable by factoring 4 x 4 + 15 x 2 4 = 0 (c) (similar to #106 in text) A large pond is stocked with fish. The fish population P(t) is modeled by the parabolic equation P(t ) = 2t 2 32t + 258 , where is the number of days since the fish were first introduced into the pond. How many days will it take for the fish population to reach 162? Give reasoning for the two answers. How many days will it take for the fish population to reach the minimum population? What is the minimum population? Show, also all the above answers by graphing the associated parabola modeling the fish population. (a) Find the value of from the following given proportional x 30 6 equations: = = y + 280 y + 35 y (b) (similar to #61 in text) Betty and Karen have been hired to paint the houses in a new development. Working together the women can paint a house in two-thirds the time it takes Karen working alone. Betty takes 6 hours to paint a house alone. How long does it take Karen to paint a house working alone? (a) (example #9 in text) The relationship between the two temperature scales Celsius(C) and Fahrenheit(F) is given by 9 the equation F = C + 32 . Find the range of temperatures in 5 Fahrenheit scale if the range of temperatures in the Celsius scale is given by 10 C 20 . (b) Solve the following inequality in the variable and write your answer for the solution set using the interval notation: x2 4 x2 8 or 0 0. x+3 x + 3 2x + 6

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1.8

2, 16, 28, 37, 40, 60, 82, 86

(a) Given that the tangent line to a circle is perpendicular to the adjoining radius at the point of contact, find the equation of the tangent line to the circle ( x 1)2 + ( y 2)2 = 25 at the point (4, 2)

1.10 2.1 2.2 2.3

7, 12, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 34, 52, 68, 72 4, 14, 16, 24, 28, 30, 32, 37, 40, 41, 52, 58, 62, 66(a) 1, 8, 12, 14, 20, 24, 54, 56, 58, 62, 64, 66, 70, 86, 89 2, 14, 18, 20, 26, 30

2.4

2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 33, 40, 62, 64, 66 6, 14, 15, 36, 38, 40, 42, 60, 62 8, 10, 18, 26 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 18, 20, 32, 37, 40, 42, 60 8, 10, 15, 18, 24, 32, 38, 41, 72, 78

2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8

(a) (also section 1.4) For the function f ( x) = 2 x , rationalize the numerator in the expression f (3 + h) f (3) 6 + 2h 6 and then evaluate Q(0). Q ( h) = = h h (a) (also section 2.5) Graph the following: y = 2 x 2 8 x + 6 (b) (also section 2.5) Graph the following: y = 8 x 6 2 x 2 (c) (also section 3.1) Graph the following: y = x3 + 2 x 2 8 x (a) (also section 2.4) Graph the following: y = 2 x 2 8 x + 6 (b) (also section 2.4) Graph the following: y = 8 x 6 2 x 2 (a) Given f ( x) = 4 x and g ( x) = x 4 + 9 , evaluate f o g (2) = f ( g (2)) and g o f (2) = g ( f (2)) . (a) (also section 3.6) Using the transformations of coordinates (shifting, reflecting, and stretching) or otherwise solve the following problem: For the function f(x) as defined below, determine the following : (a) the domain and range of f(x), (b) the vertical and horizontal asymptotes, (c) x and y intercepts, (d) the inverse function f 1 ( x) , (e) the graph of f(x). Is f(x) its 2x x2 own inverse? Yes or No f ( x) = x 2 2 x=2 (a) (also section 2.4) Graph the following: y = x3 + 2 x 2 8 x

3.1 3.2 3.3

5, 6, 8, 10, 24, 28, 36 2, 6, 8, 12, 14, 22, 24, 34, 42, 62 4, 8, 12, 26, 30, 36, 42, 50, 62

(a) Solve the following equations in the variable by using synthetic division and locating the rational roots first (or otherwise solve) 2 x 4 5 x3 + 10 x 2 20 x + 8 = 0

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3.4

2, 4, 10, 14, 18, 28, 34, 52, 62, 66 4, 8, 10, 20, 28, 30, 44, 52, 58, 59 6, 8, 10, 16, 18, 24, 38, 48, 62, 63

3.5 3.6

(a) Find the real and imaginary parts of the complex number 2 + 3i 5 2i (a) (also section 2.8) Using the transformations coordinates(shifting, reflecting, and stretching) or otherwise solve the following problem: For the function f(x) as defined below, determine the following : (a) the domain and range of f(x), (b) the vertical and horizontal asymptotes, (c) x and y intercepts, (d) the inverse function f 1 ( x) , (e) the graph of

4.1 4.2 4.3

4.4

18, 30, 38, 64, 76 4, 5, 10, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 32, 38, 54, 58, 62, 78, 80, 82 2, 10, 12, 13, 16, 21, 24, 26, 30, 36, 40, 42, 49, 52, 64 4, 8, 12, 14, 24, 28, 32, 35, 39, 44, 47, 50, 56, 68, 72

2x f(x). Is f(x) its own inverse? Yes or No f ( x) = x 2 2 3 2 x +x (b) Graph the following: y = 2 x 9
Write your answer as a ratio of two integers in lowest terms (a) log8 32 =

x2 x=2

Write your answer as a ratio of two integers in lowest terms 16 (a) log 3 81 log 3 42 + log 3 = 3 (a) Write your answer as a ratio of two integers in lowest terms: If log b (2 x 2 + 5 x 7) log b (2 x + 7)(r 2 1) + log b ( x + 1) = 0 where is a rational number in the lowest terms.

= 2(43 x ) or in 16 x = 8 3 1 log b (4 x 2 + 3) log b 2 = log b 13 . x +3 (c) Solve for in logb ( x 2 + 1) + logb 2 = log b x + logb 5
(b) Solve for in: 16( x 4.5 9.1 9.2 2, 6, 10, 16, 22, 24, 30, 33, 40 2, 8, 10, 16, 18, 20, 24, 28, 34, 36, 48, 50 24, 28, 34, 44, 46, 52, 54, 58

+3 x 2 )

4 2 5 x

or in

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9.3

10, 16, 25, 28, 34, 36

9.4

2, 6, 12, 16, 34, 36, 44, 48

(a) (also section 9.4) One group of customers bought 8 deluxe hamburgers, 6 orders of large fries, and 6 large colas for $26.10. A second group ordered 10 deluxe hamburgers, 6 large fries, and 8 larges colas for $31.60. Is there sufficient information to determine the price of each food item? If not, construct a table showing the various possibilities assuming that the hamburgers cost between $1.75 and $2.25, the fries between $0.75 and $1.00, and the colas between $0.60 and $0.90 (a) Use the reduced row echelon form of the augmented matrix to 3x + 2 y + 3z = 10 solve 4 x + 3 y + 5 z = 15 2 x + 3 y + 6 z = 14 and then check your answer for the variable x only by using the Cramers rule. (b) Terry spent exactly $28 on exactly 10 Ties. Just 3 kinds are available, costing $2, $3, and $4 per Tie, respectively. Find a general solution for the number of Ties of each kind that can be bought by using elementary row operations, and list three possible (feasible) solutions from the general solution if Terry must buy at least one Tie of each kind.

(c) (also section 9.3) One group of customers bought 8 deluxe hamburgers, 6 orders of large fries, and 6 large colas for $26.10. A second group ordered 10 deluxe hamburgers, 6 large fries, and 8 larges colas for $31.60. Is there sufficient information to determine the price of each food item? If not, construct a table showing the various possibilities assuming that the hamburgers cost between $1.75 and $2.25, the fries between $0.75 and $1.00, and the colas between $0.60 and $0.90 9.5 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 30, 32, 38, 42, 44, 50

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9.6

2, 10, 12, 16, 24, 28, 38, 44

5 2 (a) Find the inverse matrix of A = by elementary row 4 2 operations 5 2 4 3 (b) Evaluate the matrix product 1 3 2 6 5 3 4 5 6 1 3 2 3 and 12 14 3 are inverses of (c) Given that 6 3 2 3 3 1 each other, by using the inverse of the appropriate matrix , 5 x + 3 y + 4 z = 15 solve the system of equations: 3x + 2 y + 3z = 10 . 6 x + 3 y + 2 z = 14

9.7 9.8

2, 4, 6, 10, 15, 16, 20, 24, 30, 40, 44, 58 12, 22, 28, 38, 40, 42

9.9

2, 6, 12, 18, 20, 26, 38, 48

11.6

2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 20, 22, 30, 34, 40, 44

Find the partial fraction decomposition of the following rational functions: 2x + 3 (a) ( x 1)( x + 1) 2 x3 + 7 x + 5 (b) 2 ( x + x + 2)( x 2 + 1) 2x2 x + 8 (c) ( x 2 + 4)2 x5 2 x 4 + x3 + 5 (d) 3 x 2x2 + x 2 (a) Graph the following inequality and shade the solution set: x 2 + y 2 4 x 6 y 12 0 . 3x + y 14 Also find the common points of the two boundaries. Note that the first boundary equation is a circle of radius 5 centered at (2,3). (a) Find the coefficient of x 4 y 3 in the binomial expansion of

1 3x y 3

OTHER INSTRUCTOR POLICIES: None.

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