Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (40S)

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1 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (40S) A Course for Independent Study Field Validation Version

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3 G r a d e 1 2 P r e - C a l c u l u s ( 4 0 S ) A Course for Independent Study 2014 Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning

4 Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning Cataloguing in Publication Data Grade 12 pre-calculus mathematics [electronic resource] : a course for independent study Field validation version Includes bibliographical references. ISBN: Mathematics Study and teaching (Secondary). 2. Mathematics Study and teaching (Secondary) Manitoba. 3. Mathematics Programmed instruction. 4. Distance education Manitoba. 5. Correspondence schools and courses Manitoba. I. Manitoba. Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning. 510 Copyright 2014, the Government of Manitoba, represented by the Minister of Education and Advanced Learning. Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning School Programs Division Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Every effort has been made to acknowledge original sources and to comply with copyright law. If cases are identified where this has not been done, please notify Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning. Errors or omissions will be corrected in a future edition. Sincere thanks to the authors, artists, and publishers who allowed their original material to be used. All images found in this document are copyright protected and should not be extracted, accessed, or reproduced for any purpose other than for their intended educational use in this document. Any websites referenced in this document are subject to change without notice. Disponible en français. Available in alternate formats upon request.

5 C o n t e n t s Acknowledgements vii Introduction 1 Overview 3 What Will You Learn in This Course? 3 How Is This Course Organized? 3 What Resources Will You Need For This Course? 5 Who Can Help You with This Course? 6 How Will You Know How Well You Are Learning? 7 How Much Time Will You Need to Complete This Course? 10 When and How Will You Submit Completed Assignments? 12 What Are the Guide Graphics For? 15 Cover Sheets 17 Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem 1 Module 1 Introduction 3 Lesson 1: The Fundamental Counting Principle 5 Lesson 2: Permutations 21 Lesson 3: Permutations of Like Objects 47 Lesson 4: Combinations 55 Lesson 5: The Binomial Theorem 73 Module 1 Summary 95 Module 1 Learning Activity Answer Keys Contents iii

6 Module 2: Function Transformations 1 Module 2 Introduction 3 Lesson 1: Horizontal and Vertical Translations 5 Lesson 2: Horizontal and Vertical Stretches and Compressions 21 Lesson 3: Combinations of Transformations 49 Lesson 4: Operations on Functions 71 Lesson 5: Compositions of Functions 87 Module 2 Summary 121 Module 2 Learning Activity Answer Keys Module 3: Reflections 1 Module 3 Introduction 3 Lesson 1: Reflections through the x-axis 5 Lesson 2: Reflections through the y-axis 19 Lesson 3: Reflections in the Line y = x 43 Lesson 4: Inverse Functions 55 Module 3 Summary 83 Module 3 Learning Activity Answer Keys Module 4: Polynomials 1 Module 4 Introduction 3 Lesson 1: Polynomial Functions 5 Lesson 2: Division of Polynomials 35 Lesson 3: The Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem 55 Lesson 4: Graphing Polynomial Functions 65 Module 4 Summary 85 Module 4 Learning Activity Answer Keys iv Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

7 Module 5: Trigonometric Functions and the Unit Circle 1 Module 5 Introduction 3 Lesson 1: Radian Measures 7 Lesson 2: The Unit Circle 29 Lesson 3: The Trigonometric Ratios 59 Lesson 4: The Reciprocal Trigonometric Ratios 75 Lesson 5: Graphs of Trigonometric Functions 95 Lesson 6: Transformations of Sine and Cosine Graphs 111 Module 5 Summary 143 Module 5 Learning Activity Answer Keys Module 6: Trigonometric Equations and Identities 1 Module 6 Introduction 3 Lesson 1: Trigonometric Equations 5 Lesson 2: Elementary Trigonometric Identities 27 Lesson 3: Using Elementary Identities 41 Lesson 4: Sum and Difference Identities 55 Lesson 5: Double Angle Identities 69 Module 6 Summary 87 Module 6 Learning Activity Answer Keys Module 7: Exponents and Logarithms 1 Module 7 Introduction 3 Lesson 1: Exponential Functions 5 Lesson 2: Logarithms and Exponents 15 Lesson 3: The Logarithmic Theorems 41 Lesson 4: The Logarithmic Function 55 Lesson 5: Exponential Equations 73 Lesson 6: Logarithmic Equations 85 Lesson 7: Exponential and Logarithmic Applications 95 Module 7 Summary 125 Lesson 7 Learning Activity Answer Keys Contents v

8 Module 8: Radical and Rational Functions 1 Module 8 Introduction 3 Lesson 1: Transformations of Radical Functions 5 Lesson 2: The Square Root of a Function 23 Lesson 3: Radical Equations 53 Lesson 4: Rational Functions 69 Lesson 5: Asymptotes Versus Discontinuities 97 Lesson 6: Solving Rational Equations 111 Module 8 Summary 129 Lesson 8 Learning Activity Answer Keys vi Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

9 A c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the following individuals in the development of Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (40S): A Course for Independent Study: Field Validation Version. Writer Megan Hudson Instructional Design Assistant Development Unit Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Branch Reviewer Dennis Friesen Border Land School Division Altona Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning School Programs Division Staff Carole Bilyk Project Leader Louise Boissonneault Coordinator Ian Donnelly Consultant Lynn Harrison Desktop Publisher Myrna Klassen Consultant Gilles Landry Project Manager Philippe Leclercq Conseiller pédagogique Susan Lee Coordinator Grant Moore Publications Editor Development Unit Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Branch Document Production Services Unit Educational Resources Branch Development Unit Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Branch Document Production Services Unit Educational Resources Branch Distance Learning Unit Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Branch Development Unit Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Branch Conseiller pédagogique Mathématiques 9 à 12 Division du Bureau de l éducation française Division Distance Learning Unit Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Branch Document Production Services Unit Educational Resources Branch Acknowledgements vii

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11 G r a d e 1 2 P r e - C a l c u l u s ( 4 0 S ) Introduction

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13 I n t r o d u c t i o n Overview Welcome to Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics! This course is a continuation of the concepts you have studied in previous years, as well as an introduction to new topics. It builds upon the pre-calculus topics you were introduced to in Grade 11 Pre-Calculus Mathematics. You will put to use many of the skills that you have already learned to solve problems and learn new skills along the way. This course helps you develop the skills, ideas, and confidence you will need to continue studying math in the future. As a student enrolled in a distance learning course, you have taken on a dual role that of a student and a teacher. As a student, you are responsible for mastering the lessons and completing the learning activities and assignments. As a teacher, you are responsible for checking your work carefully, noting areas in which you need to improve and motivating yourself to succeed. What Will You Learn in This Course? In this course, problem solving, communication, reasoning, and mental math are some of the themes you will discover in each module. You will engage in a variety of activities that promote the connections between symbolic math ideas and the world around you. There are three main areas that you will be exploring: Number, Patterns and Relations, and Shape and Space. How Is This Course Organized? This course is divided into eight modules, organized as follows: QQ QQ QQ QQ QQ QQ QQ QQ Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem Module 2: Function Transformations Module 3: Reflections Module 4: Polynomials Module 5: Trigonometric Functions and the Unit Circle Module 6: Trigonometric Equations and Identities Module 7: Exponents and Logarithms Module 8: Radical and Rational Functions Introduction 3

14 There are two online resources for this course. QQ QQ Glossary Graph Paper The online resources can be found at < downloads/index.html>. If you do not have access to the Internet, contact the ISO office at to get a copy of these online resources. The lessons in this course are organized as follows: n Lesson Focus: The Lesson Focus at the beginning of each lesson identifies one or more specific learning outcomes (SLOs) that are addressed in the lesson. The SLOs identify the knowledge and skills you should have achieved by the end of the lesson. n Introduction: Each lesson begins by outlining what you will be learning in that lesson. n Lesson: The main body of the lesson consists of the content and processes that you need to learn. It contains information, explanations, diagrams, and completed examples. n Learning Activities: Each lesson has a learning activity that focuses on the lesson content. Your responses to the questions in the learning activities will help you to practise or review what you have just learned. Once you have completed a learning activity, check your responses with those provided in the Learning Activity Answer Key found at the end of the applicable module. Do not send your learning activities to your tutor/marker for assessment. n Assignments: Assignments are found throughout each module within this course. At the end of each module, you will mail or all your completed assignments from that module to your tutor/marker for assessment. All assignments combined will be worth a total of 55 percent of your final mark in this course. n Lesson Summary: Each lesson ends with a brief review of what you just learned. 4 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

15 What Resources Will You Need for This Course? Please note that you do not need a textbook to complete this course. All of the content is included with this package. Required Resources The only required resources for this course are a scientific calculator and graph paper. Graph paper is available as one of the online resources found on the downloads page. Optional Resources QQ QQ QQ A graphing calculator, a freeware graphing program, or a graphing calculator app may be helpful to you for exploration and checking your understanding. However, none of these are required or allowed when writing either your midterm or final examination. Access to a computer with spreadsheet and graphing capabilities may also be helpful, but is not a requirement. Use of the Internet may be suggested as a resource in some places, but if you do not have access to an online computer, you will still be able to complete the related learning activities and assignments. Access to a photocopier would be helpful because it would let you make a copy of your assignments before you send them to your tutor/marker. That way, if you and your tutor/marker want to discuss an assignment, you would each have a copy to refer to. Resource Sheet When you write your midterm and final examinations, you will be allowed to take an Exam Resource Sheet with you into the exam. This sheet will be one letter-sized page, 8½ by 11, with both sides in your handwriting or typewritten. It is to be submitted with your exam. The Exam Resource Sheet is not worth any marks. Creating your own resource sheet is an excellent way to review. It also provides you with a convenient reference and quick summary of the important facts of each module. Each student is asked to complete a resource sheet for each module to help with studying and reviewing. The lesson summaries are written for you to use as a guide, as are the module summaries at the end of each module. Refer to these when you create your own resource sheet. Also, refer to the online glossary (found on the downloads page) to check the information on your resource sheet. Introduction 5

16 After you complete each module s resource sheet, you should summarize the sheets from all of the modules to prepare your Exam Resource Sheet. When preparing your Midterm Exam Resource Sheet, remember that your midterm examination is based on Modules 1 to 4. When preparing your Final Exam Resource Sheet, remember that your final examination is based on the entire course, Modules 1 to 8. Who Can Help You with This Course? Taking an independent study course is different from taking a course in a classroom. Instead of relying on the teacher to tell you to complete a learning activity or an assignment, you must tell yourself to be responsible for your learning and for meeting deadlines. There are, however, two people who can help you be successful in this course: your tutor/marker and your learning partner. Your Tutor/Marker Tutor/markers are experienced educators who tutor Independent Study Option (ISO) students and mark assignments and examinations. When you are having difficulty with something in this course, contact your tutor/ marker, who is there to help you. Your tutor/marker s name and contact information were sent to you with this course. You can also obtain this information in the Who Is My Tutor/Marker? section of the distance learning website at < Your Learning Partner A learning partner is someone you choose who will help you learn. It may be someone who knows something about mathematics, but it doesn t have to be. A learning partner could be someone else who is taking this course, a teacher, a parent or guardian, a sibling, a friend, or anybody else who can help you. Most importantly, a learning partner should be someone with whom you feel comfortable and who will support you as you work through this course. Your learning partner can help you keep on schedule with your coursework, read the course with you, check your work, look at and respond to your learning activities, or help you make sense of assignments. You may even study for your examinations with your learning partner. If you and your learning partner are taking the same course, however, your assignment work should not be identical. 6 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

17 One of the best ways that your learning partner can help you is by reviewing your midterm and final practice exams with you. These are found at < along with their answer keys. Your learning partner can administer your practice exam, check your answers with you, and then help you learn the things that you missed. How Will You Know How Well You Are Learning? You will know how well you are learning in this course by how well you complete the learning activities, assignments, and examinations. Learning Activities The learning activities in this course will help you to review and practise what you have learned in the lessons. You will not submit the completed learning activities to your tutor/marker. Instead, you will complete the learning activities and compare your responses to those provided in the Learning Activity Answer Key found at the end of each module. Each learning activity has two parts Part A has BrainPower questions and Part B has questions related to the content in the lesson Part A: BrainPower The BrainPower questions are provided as a warm-up activity for you before trying the other questions. Each question should be completed quickly and without using a calculator, and most should be completed without using pencil and paper to write out the steps. Some of the questions will relate directly to content of the course. Some of the questions will review content from previous courses content that you need to be able to answer efficiently. Being able to do these questions in a few minutes will be helpful to you as you continue with your studies in mathematics. If you are finding it is taking you longer to do the questions, you can try one of the following: n work with your learning partner to find more efficient strategies for completing the questions n ask your tutor/marker for help with the questions n search online for websites that help you practice the computations so you can become more efficient at completing the questions None of the assignment questions or exam questions will require you to do the calculations quickly or without a calculator. However, it is for your benefit to complete the questions as they will help you in the course. Also, being able to successfully complete the BrainPower exercises will help build your confidence in mathematics. BrainPower questions are like a warm-up you would do before competing in a sporting event. Introduction 7

18 Part B: Course Content Questions One of the easiest and fastest ways to find out how much you have learned is to complete Part B of the learning activities. These have been designed to let you assess yourself by comparing your answers with the answer keys at the end of each module. There is at least one learning activity in each lesson. You will need a notebook or loose-leaf pages to write your answers. Make sure you complete the learning activities. Doing so will not only help you to practise what you have learned, but will also prepare you to complete your assignments and the examinations successfully. Many of the questions on the examinations will be similar to the questions in the learning activities. Remember that you will not submit learning activities to your tutor/marker. Assignments Lesson assignments are located throughout the modules, and include questions similar to the questions in the learning activities of previous lessons. The assignments have space provided for you to write your answers on the question sheets. You need to show all your steps as you work out your solutions, and make sure your answers are clear (include units, where appropriate). Once you have completed all the assignments in a module, you will submit them to your tutor/marker for assessment. The assignments are worth a total of 55 percent of your final course mark. You must complete each assignment in order to receive a final mark in this course. You will mail or these assignments to the tutor/marker along with the appropriate cover page once you complete each module. The tutor/marker will mark your assignments and return them to you. Remember to keep all marked assignments until you have finished the course so that you can use them to study for your examinations. Midterm and Final Examinations This course contains a midterm examination and a final examination. QQ QQ The midterm examination is based on Modules 1 to 4, and is worth 20 percent of your final course mark. You will write the midterm examination when you have completed Module 4. The final examination is cumulative, so it is based on Modules 1 to 8 and is worth 25 percent of your final course mark. The exam content will consist of 20% from Modules 1 to 4 and 80% from Modules 5 to 8. You will write the final examination when you have completed Module 8. 8 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

19 In order to do well on the examinations, you should review all of the work that you have completed from Modules 1 to 4 for your midterm examination and Modules 1 to 8 for your final examination, including all learning activities and assignments. You can use your Resource Sheet to bring any formulas and other important information into the examination with you. You will be required to bring the following supplies when you write both examinations: pens/pencils (2 or 3 of each), blank paper, a ruler, a scientific calculator, and your Resource Sheet. Both exams are 3 hours in duration. The two examinations are worth a total of 45 percent of your final course mark. You will write both examinations under supervision. Practice Examinations and Answer Keys To help you succeed in your examinations, you will have an opportunity to complete a Midterm Practice Examination and a Final Practice Examination. These examinations, along with the answer keys, are found in the Student Downloads section of the distance learning website at < k12/dl/downloads/index.html>. If you do not have access to the Internet, contact the Independent Study Option office at to obtain a copy of the practice examinations. These practice examinations are similar to the actual examinations you will be writing. The answer keys enable you to check your answers. Doing well on the practice questions will give you the confidence you need to do well on your examinations. Requesting Your Examinations You are responsible for making arrangements to have the examinations sent from the Independent Study Option office to your proctor (the person who supervises you as you write your examinations). Please make arrangements before you finish Module 4 to write the midterm examination. Likewise, you should begin arranging for your final examination before you finish Module 8. To write your examinations, you need to make the following arrangements: QQ If you are attending school, ask your school s Independent Study Option (ISO) school facilitator to request your examination. Do this at least three weeks before you are ready to write your examination. For more information on examination procedures, please contact your ISO school facilitator or visit the Grading and Evaluation section of the distance learning website at < Introduction 9

20 QQ If you are not attending school, check the Examination Request Form for options available to you. The form was mailed to you with this course. Three weeks before you are ready to write the examination, fill in the Examination Request Form and mail, fax, or it to ISO Office 555 Main Street Winkler MB R6W 1C4 Fax: Toll-Free Telephone: How Much Time Will You Need to Complete This Course? Learning through independent study has several advantages over learning in the classroom. You are in charge of how you learn and you can choose how quickly you will complete the course. You can read as many lessons as you wish in a single session. You do not have to wait for your teacher or classmates. From the date of your registration, you have a maximum of 12 months to complete the course, but the pace at which you proceed is up to you. Read the following suggestions on how to pace yourself. Chart A: Semester 1 If you want to start this course in September and complete it in January, you can follow the timeline suggested below. Module Completion Date Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Midterm Examination Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Final Examination Middle of September End of September Middle of October End of October End of October Middle of November End of November Middle of December Middle of January Middle of January 10 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

21 Chart B: Semester 2 If you want to start this course in January and complete it in June, you can follow the timeline suggested below. Module Completion Date Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Midterm Examination Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Final Examination Middle of February End of February Middle of March End of March End of March Middle of April End of April Middle of May End of May End of May Chart C: Full School Year (Not Semestered) If you want to start this course in September and complete it in June, you can follow the timeline suggested below. Module Completion Date Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Midterm Examination Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Final Examination End of September End of October End of November Middle of January Middle of January Middle of February Middle of March Middle of April End of May End of May Introduction 11

22 Timelines Do not wait until the last minute to complete your work, since your tutor/ marker may not be available to mark it immediately. It may take a few weeks for your tutor/marker to assess your work and return it to you or to your school. If you need this course to graduate this school year, remember to schedule and complete your final examination by May 31. When and How Will You Submit Completed Assignments? When to Submit Assignments While working on this course, you will submit completed assignments to your tutor/marker eight times. Each time you submit assignments, you must include the applicable Cover Sheet, which you will find at the end of this Introduction. The following chart shows you exactly what assignments you will be submitting at the end of each module. Submission of Assignments Submission Assignments You Will Submit 1 Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem Module 1 Cover Sheet Assignment 1.1: The Fundamental Counting Principle and Permutations Assignment 1.2: Permutations and Combinations Assignment 1.3: The Binomial Theorem 2 Module 2: Function Transformations Module 2 Cover Sheet Assignment 2.1: Transformations of Functions Assignment 2.2: Combinations of Transformations Assignment 2.3: Operations on and Compositions of Functions 3 Module 3: Reflections Module 3 Cover Sheet Assignment 3.1: Reflections on the x-axis and in the y-axis Assignment 3.2: Inverse Functions and Relations 4 Module 4: Polynomials Module 4 Cover Sheet Assignment 4.1: Polynomial Functions Assignment 4.2: Factoring and Graphing Polynomials 12 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

23 Submission of Assignments (continued) Submission Assignments You Will Submit 5 Module 5: Trigonometric Functions and the Unit Circle Module 5 Cover Sheet Assignment 5.1: Degrees, Radians, and the Unit Circle Assignment 5.2: The Six Trigonometric Ratios Assignment 5.3: Trigonometric Functions and Their Graphs 6 Module 6: Trigonometric Equations and Identities Module 6 Cover Sheet Assignment 6.1: Solving Trigonometric Equations Assignment 6.2: Using Elementary Identities Assignment 6.3: Sum and Difference and Double Angle Identities 7 Module 7: Exponents and Logarithms Module 7 Cover Sheet Assignment 7.1: Exponential Functions and Logarithms Assignment 7.2: Dealing with Logarithms Assignment 7.3: Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 8 Module 8: Radical and Rational Functions Module 8 Cover Sheet Assignment 8.1: Radical Functions Assignment 8.2: Solving Radical Equations Assignment 8.3: Rational Functions How to Submit Assignments In this course, you have the choice of submitting your assignments either by mail or electronically. QQ QQ Mail: Each time you mail something, you must include the print version of the applicable Cover Sheet (found at the end of this Introduction). Electronic submission: Each time you submit something electronically, you must include the electronic version of the applicable Cover Sheet (found in the Student Downloads section of the distance learning website at < or you can scan the Cover Sheet located at the end of this Introduction. Complete the information at the top of each Cover Sheet before submitting it along with your assignments. Introduction 13

24 Submitting Your Assignments by Mail If you choose to mail your completed assignments, please photocopy/scan all the materials first so that you will have a copy of your work in case your package goes missing. You will need to place the applicable module Cover Sheet and assignments in an envelope, and address it to ISO Tutor/Marker 555 Main Street Winkler MB R6W 1C4 Your tutor/marker will mark your work and return it to you by mail. Submitting Your Assignments Electronically Assignment submission options vary by course. Sometimes assignments can be submitted electronically and sometimes they must be submitted by mail. Specific instructions on how to submit assignments were sent to you with this course. You can also obtain this information in the Grading and Evaluation section of the distance learning website at < assignments.html>. If you are submitting assignments electronically, make sure you have saved copies of them before you send them. That way, you can refer to your assignments when you discuss them with your tutor/marker. Also, if the original assignments are lost, you are able to resubmit them. Your tutor/marker will mark your work and return it to you electronically. The Independent Study Option office does not provide technical support for hardware-related issues. If troubleshooting is required, consult a professional computer technician. 14 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

25 What Are the Guide Graphics For? Guide graphics are used throughout this course to identify and guide you in specific tasks. Each graphic has a specific purpose, as described below. Lesson Introduction: The introduction sets the stage for the lesson. It may draw upon prior knowledge or briefly describe the organization of the lesson. It also lists the learning outcomes for the lesson. Learning outcomes describe what you will learn. Learning Partner: Ask your learning partner to help you with this task. Learning Activity: Complete a learning activity. This will help you to review or practise what you have learned and prepare you for an assignment or an examination. You will not submit learning activities to your tutor/marker. Instead, you will compare your responses to those provided in the Learning Activity Answer Key found at the end of the applicable module. Assignment: Complete an assignment. You will submit your completed assignments to your tutor/marker for assessment at the end of a given module. Mail or Electronic Submission: Mail or electronically submit your completed assignments to your tutor/marker for assessment. Tutor/Marker: Phone your tutor/marker. Resource Sheet: Indicates material that may be valuable to include on your resource sheet. Examination: Write your midterm or final examination at this time. Note: Take note of and remember this important information or reminder. Introduction 15

26 Getting Started Take some time right now to skim through the course material, locate your cover sheets, and familiarize yourself with how the course is organized. Get ready to learn! Remember: If you have questions or need help at any point during this course, contact your tutor/marker or ask your learning partner for help. Good luck with the course! 16 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

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29 M o d u l e 1 : P e r m u t a t i o n s, C o m b i n a t i o n s, a n d t h e B i n o m i a l T h e o r e m Introduction Welcome to your first module of Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics! In previous mathematics courses, you may have been asked problem-solving questions such as, How many ways can you assign first, second, and third place in a race if three people are racing? In this module, you will learn how to answer questions like these quickly and efficiently. You will learn a method of fast counting, called permutations and combinations, that allows you to count large amounts of objects or arrangements accurately and timely. Anyone can count the number of objects in a set one at a time, but what happens if there are over a million objects to count? You need a method that will produce the answer without it being necessary to count the objects one at a time. Learning these fast counting processes is the objective of this module. This counting method also allows you to expand binomials quickly and efficiently. You will learn how to do this according to a theorem called the Binomial Theorem. Assignments in Module 1 To obtain credit for Module 1, you will need to send the following three assignments to your tutor/marker when you have completed this module. Your evaluation for this module is based on these assignments. Lesson Assignment Number Assignment Title 2 Assignment 1.1 The Fundamental Counting Principle and Permutations 4 Assignment 1.2 Permutations and Combinations 5 Assignment 1.3 The Binomial Theorem Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem 3

30 Resource Sheet When you write your midterm exam, you are encouraged to take a Midterm Exam Resource Sheet with you into the exam. This sheet will be one lettersized page, 8½ by 11, with both sides in your handwriting or typewritten. You will submit it with your exam, but you do not receive any marks for it. Many students have found that preparing a resource sheet is an excellent way to review. It provides you with a summary of the important facts of each module. You should complete a resource sheet for each module to help with your studying and reviewing. Lesson summaries and module summaries are included for you to use as a guide. You may use the list of instructions provided below to help you with preparing your resource sheet for the material in Module 1. On this sheet, you should record math terms and definitions, formulas, sample questions, or a list of places where you often make mistakes. You should also identify special areas that require extra attention or review by writing the page numbers. After you have completed each module s resource sheet, you may summarize the sheets from Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4 to prepare your Midterm Exam Resource Sheet. The midterm exam for this course is based on Modules 1 to 4. Resource Sheet for Module 1 1. List all the important math terms, and define them if necessary. 2. List all the formulas and perhaps a sample problem that shows how the formula is used. 3. If necessary, write the solutions to some problems, showing in detail how you did the calculations. 4. Copy any questions that represent the key points of the lesson, and perhaps include the solutions as well. 5. Identify the problems you found most difficult, and copy the page numbers onto the resource sheet so that you can review them before writing the exam. You may also copy the problems and the solutions onto your resource sheet, and later write them onto your Midterm Exam Resource Sheet. 6. Write any comments, ideas, shortcuts, or other reminders that may be helpful during an exam. 4 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

31 L e s s o n 1 : T h e F u n d a m e n t a l C o u n t i n g P r i n c i p l e Lesson Focus In this lesson, you will q learn how to use the Fundamental Counting Principle to solve problems Lesson Introduction Let us suppose that you have three pairs of jeans and two sweaters in your closet. How many different possible outfits, consisting of one pair of jeans and one sweater, could you wear? Would you have enough outfits so that you could wear a different outfit on each day of the week? The Fundamental Counting Principle, which you will be learning about in this lesson, allows you to determine the answer to these types of questions. This principle allows you to quickly count a large number of possible results for a given situation. Using the Fundamental Counting Principle Consider the following situation: Melissa is planning to drive from Winnipeg to Vancouver via Calgary. If there are three roads from Winnipeg to Calgary and two roads from Calgary to Vancouver, how many different routes are there from Winnipeg to Vancouver passing through Calgary? You can count the routes one at a time and end up with the following possibilities: ax bx cx ay by cy Therefore, there are six different routes. Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem 5

32 Or, you can use the Fundamental Counting Principle, which produces the same answer of six, by answering the following questions, step by step. Step 1. How many decisions must Melissa make? Two decisions: which road to take from Winnipeg to Calgary and which road to take from Calgary to Vancouver. You can represent these two decisions by two blanks. Step 2. In how many ways can Melissa make each of these decisions? The first decision has three choices of roads. Fill in the first blank with a 3. 3 After making the first decision, she has two choices of roads for her second decision. Fill in the second blank with a Step 3. Do you see the answer 6? For each of the three choices for the first road, there are two choices for the second road. Hence, there are 3(2) = 6 choices for both decisions to be made. Note: In the tabular listing below, for each of the three columns there are two rows. ax bx cx ay by cy The third step illustrates the Fundamental Counting Principle, which states: If a decision can be made in m different ways and a second decision can be made in n different ways, then the two decisions can be made in this order, in mn different ways. This principle can be extended to include any number of successive decisions. Include this principle on your resource sheet. 6 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

33 Example 1 Melissa is planning to drive from Winnipeg to Vancouver via Calgary. There are three roads from Winnipeg to Calgary and two roads from Calgary to Vancouver. How many different round-trip routes are there from Winnipeg to Vancouver, passing through Calgary and returning to Winnipeg via Calgary, if no road is used more than once? Solution There are four decisions to be made. There are two selections on the way to Vancouver and two selections on the return trip; therefore, four blanks are needed. W C C V V C C W a) There are three choices of roads from Winnipeg to Calgary. b) There are two choices of roads from Calgary to Vancouver. c) There is only one choice of road from Vancouver to Calgary since the other road was used to get from Calgary to Vancouver, and you are not to use a road more than once. d) Similarly, there are two choices of roads from Calgary to Winnipeg because one of the three roads has been used on the trip from Winnipeg to Calgary. Using the Fundamental Counting Principle, you get: = 12 (a) (b) (c) (d) In other words, if you multiply all your choices together, 3(2)(1)(2), you get an answer of 12. To reinforce your confidence in this principle, the 12 possible routes are listed below in a tree diagram. The letters a, b, and c represent the roads between Winnipeg and Calgary, and x and y represent the roads between Calgary and Vancouver. Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem 7

34 Generally, you are asked for the number of choices without having to list them. The reason for this is that the counts are usually quite large, and it would be quite a chore to list thousands or even millions of possible choices. Example 2 You bought five house numbers at your local hardware store. The numbers are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. How many different three-digit house numbers can you form using these numbers? Solution How many decisions are there to be made? Three: one for each digit. There are five choices for the first number. After the first number is selected, there are four choices for the second number. After the first two numbers are selected, there are three choices for the last number. Therefore, there are: = 60 possible house numbers 8 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

35 Example 3 Using the problem in Example 2, how many of these three-digit house numbers a) are even? b) are odd? c) are greater than 300? d) are greater than 300 and even? Solution a) If there is a restriction on the problem, it is usually best to begin filling in the blanks starting at the restriction. For example, the restriction on this problem is that the number must be even. For the number to be even, the last digit must be even. Therefore, the last digit must be 2 or 4 (i.e., you have two choices). 2 There are four remaining digits to be placed into the first blank and then three remaining digits for the second blank. Therefore, = 24 possible even numbers b) For the house number to be odd, the last digit must be odd. Therefore, the last digit must be 1, 3, or 5 (i.e., you have three choices). Again, there are four remaining digits to be placed into the first blank and then three remaining digits for the second blank. The solution is: = 36 possible even numbers Note: There is an alternate solution for part (b) using Example 2 and part (a) above. You could have found the number of odd numbers by subtracting the number of even numbers from the total number of numbers. Remember, if a number is not even, it must be odd! In other words, the number of odd house numbers is = 36. You arrive at the same answer using either calculation. You can determine how many objects do not have a certain property by subtracting the number that do have this property from the total. Problems that can be solved using this technique are called complementary problems. It may be helpful for you to include this strategy on your resource sheet. Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem 9

36 c) To be greater than 300, the first digit must be 3, 4, or 5 (i.e., you have three choices for this first digit, followed by four and three choices for the last two digits) = 36 possible numbers greater than 300 d) This is a tricky question because there is a restriction on the first and last digit! Which one do you fill in first? Suppose you decide to fill in the last digit first. (the two choices of an even last digit) 2 How many choices do you have for the first digit? It depends on whether the last digit is the digit 2. If so, then you have three choices for the first digit namely, 3, 4, and 5. However, if the last digit is the digit 4, you have only two choices for the first digit namely, 3 or 5, since the digit 4 was already used. If you began by filling the first digit, you would encounter the same problem in trying to fill the last digit. To resolve this type of problem, you have to count the number of choices by dividing the situation into two separate cases. Then, you need to add the cases together to determine the total number of cases. This is another common process called solving problems using cases. It may be helpful to add this strategy to your resource sheet. Case 1: If the last digit is the digit 2: 1 one choice of the digit 2 You now have three choices namely 3, 4, or 5 for the first digit. 3 1 Now, you can complete the solution of this case. Since two digits are already used, there are three remaining possible digits for the middle space = 9 possibilities 10 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

37 Case 2: If the last digit is the digit 4: 1 one choice of the digit 4 You now have two choices namely, 3 or 5 for the first digit. 2 1 The complete solution of this case is: = 6 possibilities The total number of house numbers that are greater than 300 and even is the sum of the possibilities in the two cases: = 15 possible numbers The following Venn diagram illustrates why part (d) had to be counted by cases. Circle A contains all possible first digits to satisfy the problem and circle B contains all possible last digits to satisfy the problem. The 4 cannot be used for both the first digit and the last digit at the same time. Since these two circles contain the common element 4, it follows that the count should be done in two separate cases. If you tried to count all the possibilities in one case, you would either miss some of the possibilities or count some possibilities more than once. The Fundamental Counting Principle states that you need to multiply the number of possibilities for different events that happen at the same time. However, when you have cases that do not happen at the same time, you need to add the number of possibilities of each case. Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem 11

38 Learning Activity 1.1 Complete the following, and check your answers in the Learning Activity Answer Keys found at the end of this module. Part A: BrainPower The BrainPower questions are provided as a warm-up activity for your brain before trying the questions in Part B. Try to complete each question quickly, without the use of a calculator and without writing many steps on paper. 1. What is the reciprocal of ? 2. Find the next four numbers in the pattern: 7, 1, 9, 3, 11, 5, 13, Is x = 1 a solution to the inequality x 2 + 4x + 3 < 0? 4. Rationalize the denominator: Evaluate: f ( x)= ( x + 3) 2x 1 2, if x = In which direction does the parabola y + x 2 2x = 0 open? 7. List all factors of Evaluate: continued 12 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

39 Learning Activity 1.1 (continued) Part B: The Fundamental Counting Principle Remember, these questions are similar to the ones that will be on your assignments and exams. So, if you were able to answer them correctly, you are likely to do well on your assignments and exams. If you did not answer them correctly, you need to go back to the lesson and learn them. 1. Refer to Example 3(d). a) List the 15 possible house numbers. b) If you change the order of the numbers, do you get a different house number? 2. Using the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 without repetition, how many three-digit house numbers a) have the digit 4 as the middle digit? b) do not have the digit 4 as the middle digit? c) begin and end with an odd digit? d) are between 200 and 500? e) are less than 300 and odd? 3. There are 72 girls in a school with 108 students. How many of the students are boys? 4. Winnipeg Stadium has five gates. In how many ways can you enter the stadium and leave the stadium a) by a different gate? b) by any gate? 5. In how many ways can a school president, a vice-president, and a secretary be selected from the 23 students comprising the student council? 6. Nayeli, a recent university graduate, is buying clothes for her new job. If she buys 2 new pairs of pants and 4 new blouses, how many different new outfits is it possible for her to wear if each consists of 1 new blouse and 1 new pair of pants? 7. In how many ways can five different books be arranged on a bookshelf? continued Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem 13

40 Learning Activity 1.1 (continued) 8. In how many ways can four women and three men be seated on a bench a) if the men and women must alternate seats? b) if the men and women can sit wherever? 9. A university student must take a language course in slot 1, a mathematics course in slot 2, and a science course in slot 3. If there are four different language courses, eight different mathematics courses, and three different science courses, how many different timetables are possible? Now that you have completed your first lesson and your first Learning Activity in Grade 12 Pre-Calculus, it will be helpful for you to contact your tutor/marker. Learning Activity 1.2 will ask you to do so. As mentioned in the Introduction to this course, your tutor/marker is available if you need help learning any of the material. Also, your tutor/marker will be marking all of your assignments and exams. Your tutor/marker s contact information is on the cover sheet that came with this course. If you are unable to find your cover sheet, phone the Independent Study Option at and someone will provide you with the information you need. Learning Activity 1.2 Learning Activity 1.2 is the only one that doesn t include a BrainPower section, although it still has two parts. This learning activity involves you having a conversation with your tutor/ marker. Having this conversation with your tutor/marker has two important purposes. First, it introduces you to a very valuable resource your tutor/ marker. He or she is available for you to answer questions, explain concepts, and guide you through this course. You can discuss your math learning and progress. Feel free to contact your tutor/marker by phone or at anytime during this course. The second important purpose of this assignment is to get you thinking about your math goals. You may have a future career in mind and this course is getting you one step closer to it by completing a prerequisite for a future required course. There may be specific skills or topics you are interested in learning about and they are covered in this course. continued 14 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

41 Learning Activity 1.2 (continued) If you are unsure of your math goals or why they are important, consider this: QQ QQ QQ goals give you a sense of direction and purpose in taking this course goals help motivate you to learn and do your best, even when it s tough when you accomplish your goals, there is a great sense of achievement and success Good goals need to be realistic, specific, and they should reflect what is important to you. They should give you direction and take you further down the path from where you have been to where you want to go. Goals can be long term or short term, but they are the pathway that takes you from where you were/are, closer to where you want to go. Part A: Contacting Your Tutor/Marker Your first task is to contact your tutor/marker by phone. Fill in the following blanks using information provided with your course: My tutor/marker s name is I can phone my tutor/marker at My tutor/marker s address is Be ready to discuss the following topics and the reasons for your answers with your tutor/marker and learning partner. If you like, make some notes before you call in order to help you feel prepared. Feel free to add any other questions or comments that you may have. continued Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem 15

42 Learning Activity 1.2 (continued) 1. I am taking this course by distance education because: 2. What I like about math and can do mathematically is (include favourite topic, skill, where you use math, etc.): 3. What I dislike about math or have difficulty doing is: 4. Previous math experiences that influence the way I feel about math are: continued 16 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

43 Learning Activity 1.2 (continued) 5. The next math course I would like to take is: 6. What I am hoping this course will help me accomplish and learn for the future: 7. What I am doing and how I organize things to help me succeed in this course is: During your phone conversation, jot down a sentence or two about what you and your tutor/marker talk about, in the spaces above. For example, if you are taking this course because it doesn t fit into your schedule at school or because you travel with your basketball team, missing a large number of classes, state that in the space below question 1. continued Module 1: Permutations, Combinations, and the Binomial Theorem 17