GMS 91, Intermediate Algebra
(2:20-3:35 MW in LA-1)


Syllabus: Here is the syllabus.

Online resources:
Homework:

Assigned
Due date Read
Exercises
8/30

1.1-4

9/8
9/20
1.3, 4
Do sets 1.1 and 1.2a in the HLS online homework software.
9/20
9/27
1.5-7
Do sets 1.2b, 1.3abcde, 14abc, 1.5ab in the HLS online homework software.
Turn in on paper on 9/27: Solve the equation in problem 1.4.36 in your textbook and justify each step by referring to the particular algebraic property you are using, just like we did in class.
9/27
10/4
2.1-3
Do sets 1.6, 1.7ab, and Chapter 1 Review in the HLS online homework software.
Turn in on paper on 10/4: 1.7.73, 89. Be sure to show all you work.
10/4
10/11
2.4, 5
Homework holiday. Prepare for your upcoming exam. New HW will be assigned next week.
10/11
10/18
2.4, 5
Do sets 2.1ab, 2.2, 2.3ab, 2.4 in the HLS online homework software.
Turn in on paper on 10/18:

1. Construct a relation which is not a function. Explain why your relation is indeed a relation and why it is not a function. What are the domain and the range?
2. Find the largest possible domain for a function given by the formula f(x) = 1/sqrt(|x+2|-5). (Sqrt stands for square root.) Justify your work.
10/18
10/25
3.1-3
Do sets 2.5, Chapter 2 Review, 3.1a in the HLS online homework software.
Turn in on paper on 10/25:  3.1.4, 3.2.22
10/25
11/3
4.1, 2
Do sets 3.1bc, 3.2, 3.3, and Chapter 3 Review in the HLS online homework software.
Turn in on paper on 11/3:  Solve the following two systems of linear equations:
(a) 2x-3y+z=10
x+2y-4z=10
x-12y+14z=-5

(b) 2x-3y+z=10
x+2y-4z=5
x-12y+14z=-5 
11/3
11/8
4.2
Do sets 4.1abc in HLS. No exercise to turn in this time. This is a short assignment to leave you time to prepare for the next exam on 11/10.
11/15
11/22
4.2-5
Do sets 4.2ab, 4.3ab, 4.4ab, 4.5ab in HLS.
Turn in on paper on 11/22: 4.3.69, 4.4.63.
11/22
11/29
4.6-8
Do sets 4.6ab, 4.7ab in HLS.
Turn in on paper on 11/29: 4.5.39, 4.7.85.
11/29
12/6
6.1-3
Do sets 4.8, Chapter 4 Review, 6.1ab, and 6.2 in HLS.
Turn in on paper on 12/6: 4.8.70, 6.1.66 (Be sure to explain why.)
12/6
12/13
6.4-7
Do sets 6.3abc and 6.4-7 in HLS.


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