imaginary Numbers

Not All Polynomials have real solutions.  Both of these graphs do not cross the x axis!

Step 1:
Copy the Standard(s) and Essential Question(s)

Standard(s):
N.CN.1 Students know there is a complex number i such that i squared = -1 and every complex number has the form of a+bi.
N.CN.2 Students add/subtract complex numbers

Essential Question(s):
What is i?  How is it used in a power? What is the basic form of a complex number?

5-6 Complex Numbers and Conjugates

Step 2:
Take notes on the "imaginary" numbers below.

Step 3:
Watch videos on simplifying the square root of a negative number.

Step 4:
Watch videos on simplifying imaginary numbers.

Add the "complex numbers" row and "imaginary numbers" column to your real number chart

Step 5:
Watch the video and take notes on adding complex numbers.

Take the quiz below before you leave today!

Step 6:
Assignment: Algebra 2 Textbook p. 282
#'s 1-18, 24, 25, 27, 28