[A.SSE.3] Seeing Structure In Expressions #3

Objectives

Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems.

• A.SSE.3 Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.

  • • A.SSE.3a Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros of the function it defines.

    • A.SSE.3b Complete the square in a quadratic expression to reveal the maximum or minimum value of the function it defines.

    • A.SSE.3c Use the properties of exponents to transform expressions for exponential functions. For example the expression 1.15t can be rewritten as (1.151/12)12t ≈ 1.01212t to reveal the approximate equivalent monthly interest rate if the annual rate is 15%