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Pre-Calc 10/6

Good times today. Alley, see if Rell or Gaby can explain the stuff you missed... if you really aren't getting it, I will try to help you for ~15 min before the staff meeting tomorrow.

HW

Pg 103-105

#1-18, 20-26 even, 27, 36, 38

Happy birthday Karelle!

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