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Interpret the structure of expressions. [Quadratic and exponential]

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Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see x^4 – y^4 as (x^2)^2 – (y^2)^2, thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be factored as (x^2 – y^2)(x^2 + y^2).

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Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems. [Quadratic and exponential]

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Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.* Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros of the function it defines.*

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Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems. [Quadratic and exponential]

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Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.* Complete the square in a quadratic expression to reveal the maximum or minimum value of the function it defines.*

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Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems. [Quadratic and exponential]

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Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.* Use the properties of exponents to transform expressions for exponential functions. For example, the expression 1.15^t can be rewritten as (1.15^1/12)^12t ≈ 1.012^12t to reveal the approximate equivalent monthly interest rate if the annual rate is 15%.*

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Perform arithmetic operations with complex numbers. [i^2 as highest power of i]

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Know there is a complex number i such that i^2 = −1, and every complex number has the form a + bi with a and b real.

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Perform arithmetic operations with complex numbers. [i^2 as highest power of i]

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Use the relation i^2 = −1 and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers.

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Use complex numbers in polynomial identities and equations. [Quadratics with real coefficients]

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Solve quadratic equations with real coefficients that have complex solutions.

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Use complex numbers in polynomial identities and equations. [Quadratics with real coefficients]

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(+) Extend polynomial identities to the complex numbers. For example, rewrite x^2 + 4 as (x + 2i)(x – 2i).

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Use complex numbers in polynomial identities and equations. [Quadratics with real coefficients]

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(+) Know the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra; show that it is true for quadratic polynomials.

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Use probability to evaluate outcomes of decisions. [Introductory; apply counting rules.]

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(+) Use probabilities to make fair decisions (e.g., drawing by lots, using a random number generator). *