Mathematics : its power and utility /
Karl J. Smith.
- 7th edition
- Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole, c2003.
- xiv, 625 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
CONTENT Part 1. Foundations: The power of mathematics Chapter 1. Arithmetic, calculators and problem solving 1.1 Math anxiety 1.2 Formulating the problem 1.3 Fractions and decimals etc...
Chapter 2. Sets of numbers 2.1 Symbol shock 2.2 Addition of integers 2.3 Subtraction of integers etc...
Chapter 3. Introduction to algebra. 3.1 Polynomials 3.2 Similar terms 3.3 Simplification etc...
Chapter 4. Percents and problem solving 4.1 Ratio and proportion 4.2 Problem solving with proportion 4.3 Percent etc...
Chapter 5. Introduction to geometry 5.1 Euclidean geometry 5.2 Polygons and angles 5.3 Triangles etc...
Chapter 6. Measurement and problem solving 6.1 Precision, accuracy and estimation 6.2 Perimeter 6.3 Area etc...
Part II. Applications: The Utility of mathematics Chapter 7. Applications of percent 7.1 discount, sale price and sale tax 7.2 Simple interest 7.3 Buying on credit etc...
Chapter 8. Sets and logic 8.1 Introduction to sets 8.2 Subsets 8.3 Operations with sets etc...
Chapter 9. Probability 9.1 Introduction to probability 9.2 Probability models 9.3 Odds and coordinal models etc...
Chapter 10. Statistics 10.1 Frequency distribution and graphs 10.2 Measures of central tendency 10.3. Measures of position etc...
Chapter 11. Graphs 11.1 Ordered pairs and the Cartesian coordinate system 11.2 Functions 11.3 Lines etc... Appendices