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Multiplication & Division of Functions

Subject Area
Math: Precalculus: Equations
Level
9-12
Activity Time
20 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Other Materials
By Pat Flynn and Brock Wenciker
Resource Types
Lessons

Multiplication & Division of Functions

Activity Overview

Students will determine the resulting functions produced from the multiplication and division of two functions. They will explore the graphical representation of the resulting function and support their algebraic solution by determining if the graphs coincide. Additionally, students will evaluate two points using both forms of the functions.

Before the Activity

Download the attached PDF and look over the information on the first page. Download and distribute the attached student TI-Nspire document (.tns file) for use during the activity.

During the Activity

Discuss the material from the activity pages with students as needed.

After the Activity

Encourage students to summarize what they have learned from completing the activity.

Subject Area
Math: Precalculus: Equations
Level
9-12
Activity Time
20 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Other Materials
By Pat Flynn and Brock Wenciker
Resource Types
Lessons
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