1. The Art of Problem Solving
Skill Review Topics
1.R.1 Evaluate algebraic expressions, given values of variables.
1.R.2 Use the order of operations.
1.R.3 Translate word phrases to algebraic expressions.
1.1 Solving Problems by Inductive Reasoning
1.2 An Application of Inductive Reasoning: Number Patterns
1.3 Strategies for Problem Solving
1.4 Numeracy in Today’s World
2. The Basic Concepts of Set Theory
2.1 Symbols and Terminology
2.2 Venn Diagrams and Subsets
2.3 Set Operations
2.4 Surveys and Cardinal Numbers
3. Introduction to Logic
Skill Review Topics
3.R.1 Graph intervals on a number line.
3.1 Statements and Quantifiers
3.2 Truth Tables and Equivalent Statements
3.3 The Conditional and Circuits
3.4 The Conditional and Related Statements
3.5 Analyzing Arguments with Euler Diagrams
3.6 Analyzing Arguments with Truth Tables
4. Numeration Systems
4.1 Historical Numeration Systems
4.2 More Historical Numeration Systems
4.3 Arithmetic in the Hindu-Arabic System
4.4 Conversion between Number Bases
5. Number Theory
Skill Review Topics
5.R.1 Use exponents.
5.R.2 Use the power rules for exponents.
5.R.3 Know the meaning of relational operators.
5.1 Prime and Composite Numbers
5.2 Large Prime Numbers
5.3 Selected Topics from Number Theory
5.4 Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple
5.5 The Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Ratio
6. The Real Numbers and Their Representations
Skill Review Topics
6.R.1 Use the multiplication property of equality.
6.R.2 Find principal square roots.
6.R.3 Translate from words to mathematical expressions.
6.1 Real Numbers, Order, and Absolute Value
6.2 Operations, Properties, and Applications of Real Numbers
6.3 Rational Numbers and Decimal Representations
6.4 Irrational Number and Decimal Representations
6.5 Applications of Decimals and Percents
7. The Basic Concepts of Algebra
Skill Review Topics
7.R.1 Identify solutions to equations.
7.R.2 Solve problems involving sums of quantities.
7.R.3 Divide real numbers.
7.R.4 Identify like terms.
7.R.5 Solve linear equations by using the addition and multiplication properties of equality.
7.R.6 Find all square roots of a number.
7.1 Linear Equations
7.2 Applications of Linear Equations
7.3 Ratio, Proportion, and Variation
7.4 Linear Inequalities
7.5 Properties of Exponents and Scientific Notation
7.6 Polynomials and Factoring
7.7 Quadratic Equations and Applications
8. Graphs, Functions, and Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Skill Review Topics
8.R.1 Complete and factor perfect square trinomials.
8.R.2 Write solutions as ordered pairs.
8.R.3 Decide whether an equation defines a function.
8.R.4 Write an equation of a line by using its slope and any point on the line.
8.R.5 Use function notation.
8.R.6 Use the distributive property.
8.R.7 Graph inverse functions.
8.R.8 Decide whether given ordered pairs are solutions of a system.
8.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System and Circles
8.2 Lines, Slope, and Average Rate of Change
8.3 Equations of Lines
8.4 Linear Functions, Graphs, and Models
8.5 Quadratic Functions, Graphs, and Models
8.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Graphs, and Models
8.7 Systems of Linear Equations
8.8 Applications of Linear Systems
8.9 Linear Inequalities, Systems, and Linear Programming
9. Geometry
Skill Review Topics
9.R.1 Solve proportions.
9.R.2 Evaluate algebraic expressions for given values of variables.
9.R.3 Divide rational expressions.
9.R.4 Identify like terms.
9.1 Points, Lines, Planes, and Angles
9.2 Curves, Polygons, Circles, and Geometric Constructions
9.3 The Geometry of Triangles: Congruence, Similarity, and the Pythagorean Theorem
9.4 Perimeter, Area, and Circumference
9.5 Volume and Surface Area
9.6 Transformational Geometry
9.7 Non-Euclidean Geometry and Topology
9.8 Chaos and Fractal Geometry
10. Counting Methods
Skill Review Topics
10.R.1 Write fractions in lowest terms.
10.1 Counting by Systematic Listing
10.2 Using the Fundamental Counting Principle
10.3 Using Permutations and Combinations
10.4 Using Pascal’s Triangle
10.5 Counting Problems Involving “Not” and “Or”
11. Probability
Skill Review Topics
11.R.1 Add and subtract fractions.
11.R.2 Multiply and divide fractions.
11.1 Basic Concepts
11.2 Events Involving “Not” and “Or”
11.3 Conditional Probability and Events Involving “And”
11.4 Binomial Probability
11.5 Expected Value and Simulation
12. Statistics
Skill Review Topics
12.R.1 Plot ordered pairs.
12.1 Visual Displays of Data
12.2 Measures of Central Tendency
12.3 Measures of Dispersion
12.4 Measures of Position
12.5 The Normal Distribution
13. Personal Financial Management
Skill Review Topics
13.R.1 Solve exponential equations.
13.1 The Time Value of Money
13.2 Consumer Credit
13.3 Truth in Lending
13.4 The Costs and Advantages of Home Ownership
13.5 Financial Investments
14. Graph Theory
14.1 Basic Concepts
14.2 Euler Circuits and Algorithms
14.3 Hamilton Circuits and Algorithms
14.4 Trees and Minimum Spanning Trees
15. Voting and Apportionment
15.1 The Possibilities of Voting
15.2 The Impossibilities of Voting
15.3 The Possibilities of Apportionment
15.4 The Impossibilities of Apportionment
Answers to Selected Exercises
Credits
Index of Applications
Index
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