Journey to Math Literacy 1st edition

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Richard N. Aufmann and Joanne S. Lockwood
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 1: Introduction to Integers
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 2: Problem Solving with Fractions and Decimals
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 3: Applications of Equations and Inequalities
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 4: Geometry and Right-triangle Trigonometry
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 5: Applications of Functions
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 6: Statistics and Probability
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 7: The Mathematics of Finance
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 8: Student Success
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 1: Introduction to Integers (Scaffolded)
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 2: Problem Solving with Fractions and Decimals (Scaffolded)
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 3: Applications of Equations and Inequalities (Scaffolded)
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 4: Geometry and Right-triangle Trigonometry (Scaffolded)
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 5: Applications of Functions (Scaffolded)
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 6: Statistics and Probability (Scaffolded)
  • Aufmann/Lockwood Module 7: The Mathematics of Finance (Scaffolded)

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  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Integers
    • 1.11: 1A Use inequality symbols with integers
    • 1.12: 1B Simplify expressions with absolute value
    • 1.13: 1C Create stem-and-leaf diagrams
    • 1.21: 2A Add integers
    • 1.22: 2B Subtract integers
    • 1.23: 2C Solve application problems
    • 1.31: 3A Multiply integers
    • 1.32: 3B Divide integers
    • 1.33: 3C Solve application problems
    • 1.41: 4A Simplify expressions containing exponents
    • 1.42: 4B Use the Order of Operations Agreement to simplify expressions
    • 1.51: 5A Use inductive reasoning
    • 1.52: 5B Use deductive reasoning
    • 1.53: 5C Choose between inductive and deductive reasoning
    • 1.61: 6A Write sets and use Venn diagrams
    • 1.62: 6B Find the intersection and union of sets

  • Chapter 2: Problem Solving with Fractions and Decimals
    • 2.11: 1A Factor numbers and find the prime factorization of numbers
    • 2.12: 1B Find the least common multiple (LCM)
    • 2.13: 1C Find the greatest common factor (GCF)
    • 2.21: 2A Write an improper fraction as a mixed number or a whole number, and a mixed number as an improper fraction
    • 2.22: 2B Write a fraction in simplest form
    • 2.23: 2C Find equivalent fractions by raising to higher terms
    • 2.24: 2D Identify the order relation between two fractions
    • 2.31: 3A Multiply and divide positive and negative fractions
    • 2.32: 3B Add and subtract positive and negative fractions
    • 2.41: 4A Round a decimal to a given place value
    • 2.42: 4B Compare decimals
    • 2.51: 5A Add and subtract decimals
    • 2.52: 5B Multiply and divide decimals
    • 2.61: 6A Convert fractions to decimals
    • 2.62: 6B Convert decimals to fractions
    • 2.63: 6C Compare fractions and decimals
    • 2.71: 7A Find the square root of a perfect square
    • 2.72: 7B Approximate the square root of a natural number
    • 2.73: 7C Solve application problems

  • Chapter 3: Applications of Equations and Inequalities
    • 3.11: 1A Evaluate a variable expression
    • 3.12: 1B Simplify a variable expression using the Properties of Real Numbers
    • 3.21: 2A Solve an equation of the form x + a = b or ax = b
    • 3.22: 2B Solve proportions
    • 3.23: 2C Solve the basic percent equation
    • 3.24: 2D Solve applications of the basic percent equation
    • 3.31: 3A Solve an equation of the form ax + b = c
    • 3.32: 3B Solve an equation of the form ax + b = cx + d
    • 3.33: 3C Solve an equation containing parentheses
    • 3.41: 4A Solve a literal equation
    • 3.42: 4B Solve an absolute value equation
    • 3.43: 4C Solve a radical equation
    • 3.51: 5A Graph an inequality on a number line
    • 3.52: 5B Solve a first-degree inequality
    • 3.53: 5C Solve an absolute value inequality

  • Chapter 4: Geometry and Right Triangle Trigonometry
    • 4.11: 1A Define and describe lines and angles
    • 4.12: 1B Define and describe geometric figures
    • 4.13: 1C Solve problems involving angles formed by intersecting lines
    • 4.21: 2A Find the perimeter of a plane geometric figure
    • 4.22: 2B Find the perimeter of a composite geometric figure
    • 4.23: 2C Solve application problems
    • 4.31: 3A Find the area of a geometric figure
    • 4.32: 3B Find the area of a composite geometric figure
    • 4.33: 3C Solve application problems
    • 4.41: 4A Find the volume of a geometric solid
    • 4.42: 4B Find the volume of a composite geometric solid
    • 4.43: 4C Solve application problems
    • 4.51: 5A Apply the Pythagorean Theorem
    • 4.61: 6A Find the values of trigonometric ratios of a right triangle
    • 4.62: 6B Solve applications involving trigonometric ratios

  • Chapter 5: Applications of Functions
    • 5.11: 1A Graph points in a rectangular coordinate system
    • 5.12: 1B Graph a scatter diagram
    • 5.13: 1C Graph an equation in two variables
    • 5.21: 2A Evaluate a function
    • 5.22: 2B Graph a function
    • 5.23: 2C Apply the vertical line test
    • 5.31: 3A Graph a linear function
    • 5.32: 3B Graph an equation of the form Ax + By = C
    • 5.33: 3C Find the slope of a line given two points
    • 5.34: 3D Graph a line given a point and the slope
    • 5.41: 4A Find the equation of a line given a point and the slope
    • 5.42: 4B Find the equation of a line given two points
    • 5.43: 4C Solve application problems by using linear models
    • 5.51: 5A Graph a quadratic function
    • 5.52: 5B Find the x-intercepts of a quadratic function
    • 5.53: 5C Find the minimum or maximum of a quadratic function
    • 5.54: 5D Solve applications of quadratic functions
    • 5.61: 6A Graph an exponential function
    • 5.62: 6B Solve applications of exponential functions

  • Chapter 6: Statistics and Probability
    • 6.11: 1A Create frequency distributions
    • 6.12: 1B Read histograms
    • 6.13: 1C Read frequency polygons
    • 6.21: 2A Find the mean, median, and mode of a distribution
    • 6.22: 2B Find the standard deviation of a distribution
    • 6.31: 3A Calculate percentiles and quartiles
    • 6.32: 3B Create a box-and-whiskers plot
    • 6.41: 4A Calculate the probability of simple events
    • 6.42: 4B Calculate the probability of compound events
    • 6.43: 4C Calculate the odds of an event

  • Chapter 7: The Mathematics of Finance
    • 7.11: 1A Calculate simple interest
    • 7.12: 1B Calculate future value and maturity value
    • 7.21: 2A Calculate the future value of an investment using compound interest
    • 7.22: 2B Calculate the present value of an investment using compound interest
    • 7.23: 2C Calculate the effects of inflation
    • 7.31: 3A Calculate interest on a credit card bill
    • 7.32: 3B Calculate the monthly payment of an APR loan

  • Chapter 0: AIM for Success: How to Succeed in This Course
    • 0: AIM for Success: How to Succeed in This Course

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