• Every complex number has the form a + bi with a and b real.

• Add and subtract complex number using commutative and associative properties.

• Multiply complex number using commutative and associative properties.

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• Solve quadratic equations with real solution by  factoring.

• Solving quadratic equations with real and and complex solutions by taking square roots, and completing the square.

• Write complex solutions in a ± bi form.

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• Solve a system containing one linear equation and one quadratic equation algebraically and by graphing.

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• Solving a system of linear equations containing 3 variables requires 3 linear equations using substitution and/or elimination methods.

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• Distinguish between recursive and explicit formulas.

• Represent geometric and arithmetic sequences recursively.

• Represent geometric and arithmetic sequences with explicit formulas. Translate between recursive form and explicit form of geometric and arithmetic sequences.

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• Series as a sum of a sequence.

• Derive or explain the derivation of the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series.

• Use the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series to solve problems.

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• Rewrite expressions containing rational exponents into radical form.

• Rewrite expressions containing radical notation into exponential expressions containing rational exponents. Properties of rational exponents are used to simplify and create equivalent forms of numerical expressions.

• Rational exponents can be written as radicals, and radicals can be written as rational exponents.

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• Rewrite expressions containing rational exponents into radical form.

• Rewrite expressions containing radical notation into exponential expressions containing rational exponents. Properties of rational exponents are used to simplify and create equivalent forms of numerical expressions.

• Rational exponents can be written as radicals, and radicals can be written as rational exponents.

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