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  1. Preface
  2. 1 Sets
    1. Introduction
    2. 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
    3. 1.2 Subsets
    4. 1.3 Understanding Venn Diagrams
    5. 1.4 Set Operations with Two Sets
    6. 1.5 Set Operations with Three Sets
    7. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Formula Review
      5. Projects
      6. Chapter Review
      7. Chapter Test
  3. 2 Logic
    1. Introduction
    2. 2.1 Statements and Quantifiers
    3. 2.2 Compound Statements
    4. 2.3 Constructing Truth Tables
    5. 2.4 Truth Tables for the Conditional and Biconditional
    6. 2.5 Equivalent Statements
    7. 2.6 De Morgan’s Laws
    8. 2.7 Logical Arguments
    9. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Projects
      5. Chapter Review
      6. Chapter Test
  4. 3 Real Number Systems and Number Theory
    1. Introduction
    2. 3.1 Prime and Composite Numbers
    3. 3.2 The Integers
    4. 3.3 Order of Operations
    5. 3.4 Rational Numbers
    6. 3.5 Irrational Numbers
    7. 3.6 Real Numbers
    8. 3.7 Clock Arithmetic
    9. 3.8 Exponents
    10. 3.9 Scientific Notation
    11. 3.10 Arithmetic Sequences
    12. 3.11 Geometric Sequences
    13. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Formula Review
      5. Projects
      6. Chapter Review
      7. Chapter Test
  5. 4 Number Representation and Calculation
    1. Introduction
    2. 4.1 Hindu-Arabic Positional System
    3. 4.2 Early Numeration Systems
    4. 4.3 Converting with Base Systems
    5. 4.4 Addition and Subtraction in Base Systems
    6. 4.5 Multiplication and Division in Base Systems
    7. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Projects
      5. Chapter Review
      6. Chapter Test
  6. 5 Algebra
    1. Introduction
    2. 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
    3. 5.2 Linear Equations in One Variable with Applications
    4. 5.3 Linear Inequalities in One Variable with Applications
    5. 5.4 Ratios and Proportions
    6. 5.5 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities
    7. 5.6 Quadratic Equations with Two Variables with Applications
    8. 5.7 Functions
    9. 5.8 Graphing Functions
    10. 5.9 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
    11. 5.10 Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
    12. 5.11 Linear Programming
    13. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Formula Review
      5. Projects
      6. Chapter Review
      7. Chapter Test
  7. 6 Money Management
    1. Introduction
    2. 6.1 Understanding Percent
    3. 6.2 Discounts, Markups, and Sales Tax
    4. 6.3 Simple Interest
    5. 6.4 Compound Interest
    6. 6.5 Making a Personal Budget
    7. 6.6 Methods of Savings
    8. 6.7 Investments
    9. 6.8 The Basics of Loans
    10. 6.9 Understanding Student Loans
    11. 6.10 Credit Cards
    12. 6.11 Buying or Leasing a Car
    13. 6.12 Renting and Homeownership
    14. 6.13 Income Tax
    15. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Formula Review
      5. Projects
      6. Chapter Review
      7. Chapter Test
  8. 7 Probability
    1. Introduction
    2. 7.1 The Multiplication Rule for Counting
    3. 7.2 Permutations
    4. 7.3 Combinations
    5. 7.4 Tree Diagrams, Tables, and Outcomes
    6. 7.5 Basic Concepts of Probability
    7. 7.6 Probability with Permutations and Combinations
    8. 7.7 What Are the Odds?
    9. 7.8 The Addition Rule for Probability
    10. 7.9 Conditional Probability and the Multiplication Rule
    11. 7.10 The Binomial Distribution
    12. 7.11 Expected Value
    13. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Formula Review
      4. Projects
      5. Chapter Review
      6. Chapter Test
  9. 8 Statistics
    1. Introduction
    2. 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
    3. 8.2 Visualizing Data
    4. 8.3 Mean, Median and Mode
    5. 8.4 Range and Standard Deviation
    6. 8.5 Percentiles
    7. 8.6 The Normal Distribution
    8. 8.7 Applications of the Normal Distribution
    9. 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
    10. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Formula Review
      5. Projects
      6. Chapter Review
      7. Chapter Test
  10. 9 Metric Measurement
    1. Introduction
    2. 9.1 The Metric System
    3. 9.2 Measuring Area
    4. 9.3 Measuring Volume
    5. 9.4 Measuring Weight
    6. 9.5 Measuring Temperature
    7. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Formula Review
      5. Projects
      6. Chapter Review
      7. Chapter Test
  11. 10 Geometry
    1. Introduction
    2. 10.1 Points, Lines, and Planes
    3. 10.2 Angles
    4. 10.3 Triangles
    5. 10.4 Polygons, Perimeter, and Circumference
    6. 10.5 Tessellations
    7. 10.6 Area
    8. 10.7 Volume and Surface Area
    9. 10.8 Right Triangle Trigonometry
    10. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Formula Review
      5. Projects
      6. Chapter Review
      7. Chapter Test
  12. 11 Voting and Apportionment
    1. Introduction
    2. 11.1 Voting Methods
    3. 11.2 Fairness in Voting Methods
    4. 11.3 Standard Divisors, Standard Quotas, and the Apportionment Problem
    5. 11.4 Apportionment Methods
    6. 11.5 Fairness in Apportionment Methods
    7. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Formula Review
      5. Projects
      6. Chapter Review
      7. Chapter Test
  13. 12 Graph Theory
    1. Introduction
    2. 12.1 Graph Basics
    3. 12.2 Graph Structures
    4. 12.3 Comparing Graphs
    5. 12.4 Navigating Graphs
    6. 12.5 Euler Circuits
    7. 12.6 Euler Trails
    8. 12.7 Hamilton Cycles
    9. 12.8 Hamilton Paths
    10. 12.9 Traveling Salesperson Problem
    11. 12.10 Trees
    12. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Videos
      4. Formula Review
      5. Projects
      6. Chapter Review
      7. Chapter Test
  14. 13 Math and...
    1. Introduction
    2. 13.1 Math and Art
    3. 13.2 Math and the Environment
    4. 13.3 Math and Medicine
    5. 13.4 Math and Music
    6. 13.5 Math and Sports
    7. Chapter Summary
      1. Key Terms
      2. Key Concepts
      3. Formula Review
      4. Projects
      5. Chapter Review
      6. Chapter Test
  15. A | Co-Req Appendix: Integer Powers of 10
  16. Answer Key
    1. Chapter 1
    2. Chapter 2
    3. Chapter 3
    4. Chapter 4
    5. Chapter 5
    6. Chapter 6
    7. Chapter 7
    8. Chapter 8
    9. Chapter 9
    10. Chapter 10
    11. Chapter 11
    12. Chapter 12
    13. Chapter 13
  17. Index
Symbols
1099 form 6.6 Methods of Savings
68-95-99.7 Rule 8.6 The Normal Distribution
A
a a is greater than b b 3.2 The Integers
absolute value of an integer 3.2 The Integers
acquisition fee 6.11 Buying or Leasing a Car
acute angle 10.2 Angles
acyclic 12.10 Trees
additive system of numbers 4.2 Early Numeration Systems
adjacent 12.1 Graph Basics
adjusted gross income 6.13 Income Tax
Alabama paradox 11.5 Fairness in Apportionment Methods
Algebraic expressions 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
angle of depression 10.8 Right Triangle Trigonometry
angle of elevation 10.8 Right Triangle Trigonometry
annual percentage rate 6.3 Simple Interest
apportion 11.3 Standard Divisors, Standard Quotas, and the Apportionment Problem
apportionment paradox 11.5 Fairness in Apportionment Methods
apportionment problem 11.3 Standard Divisors, Standard Quotas, and the Apportionment Problem
approval voting ballot 11.1 Voting Methods
approval voting system 11.1 Voting Methods
Area 9.2 Measuring Area
arithmetic sequence 3.10 Arithmetic Sequences
Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem 11.2 Fairness in Voting Methods
average (or mean) of a set of 3.2 The Integers
B
bar chart 8.2 Visualizing Data
base 3.8 Exponents
base 10 4.3 Converting with Base Systems
base 10 system 4.1 Hindu-Arabic Positional System
b b is less than a a 3.2 The Integers
biconditional 2.2 Compound Statements
billing period 6.10 Credit Cards
bimodal 8.3 Mean, Median and Mode
binned frequency distribution 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
binomial 5.6 Quadratic Equations with Two Variables with Applications
binomial experiments 7.10 The Binomial Distribution
binomial trials 7.10 The Binomial Distribution
Bonds 6.7 Investments
bridges 12.6 Euler Trails
brute force algorithm 12.9 Traveling Salesperson Problem
brute force method 12.9 Traveling Salesperson Problem
budget 6.5 Making a Personal Budget
C
cardinal value 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
Cardinal voting systems 11.2 Fairness in Voting Methods
cardinality 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
cardinality of the union of two sets 1.4 Set Operations with Two Sets
categorical frequency distribution 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
chain rule for conditional arguments 2.7 Logical Arguments
chromatic number 12.4 Navigating Graphs
circuit 12.4 Navigating Graphs
clock arithmetic 3.7 Clock Arithmetic
closed 12.4 Navigating Graphs
cluster sample 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
coefficient 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
combinations 7.3 Combinations
combinatorics 7.1 The Multiplication Rule for Counting
common ratio 3.11 Geometric Sequences
complement 1.3 Understanding Venn Diagrams
composite 3.1 Prime and Composite Numbers
compound event 7.8 The Addition Rule for Probability
compound interest 6.4 Compound Interest
compound statement 2.2 Compound Statements
conclusion 2.1 Statements and Quantifiers
conditional 2.2 Compound Statements, 2.4 Truth Tables for the Conditional and Biconditional
conditional probabilities 7.9 Conditional Probability and the Multiplication Rule
Condorcet criterion 11.2 Fairness in Voting Methods
Condorcet method 11.2 Fairness in Voting Methods
conjunction 2.2 Compound Statements
connective 2.2 Compound Statements
constant 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
constant difference 3.10 Arithmetic Sequences
constant of proportionality 5.4 Ratios and Proportions
constant sequence 3.11 Geometric Sequences
constraints 5.11 Linear Programming
contrapositive 2.5 Equivalent Statements
converse 2.5 Equivalent Statements
correlation coefficient 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
countably infinite 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
credit limit 6.10 Credit Cards
cubic meter 9.1 The Metric System
cubic units 9.3 Measuring Volume
cumulative distribution function 7.10 The Binomial Distribution
cycle 12.2 Graph Structures
D
data 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
data analytics 13.5 Math and Sports
De Morgan’s Law 2.6 De Morgan’s Laws
dealer preparation fee 6.11 Buying or Leasing a Car
decibels 13.4 Math and Music
deductive arguments 2.7 Logical Arguments
degree 12.1 Graph Basics
degrees 10.2 Angles
degrees Celsius 9.1 The Metric System
dependent 7.4 Tree Diagrams, Tables, and Outcomes
dependent variable 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
destination fee 6.11 Buying or Leasing a Car
directed cycle 12.4 Navigating Graphs
directed path 12.4 Navigating Graphs
directed trail 12.4 Navigating Graphs
directed walk 12.4 Navigating Graphs
discounts 6.2 Discounts, Markups, and Sales Tax
disjoint sets 1.3 Understanding Venn Diagrams
disjunction 2.2 Compound Statements
disposition fees 6.11 Buying or Leasing a Car
distribution 8.2 Visualizing Data
Distributive Property 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
dividend 4.3 Converting with Base Systems
dividends 6.7 Investments
division in a base 4.5 Multiplication and Division in Base Systems
divisor 4.3 Converting with Base Systems
documentation fee 6.11 Buying or Leasing a Car
domain 5.7 Functions
dominance of connectives 2.2 Compound Statements
doubling time 3.11 Geometric Sequences
down payment 6.11 Buying or Leasing a Car
down-rank 11.2 Fairness in Voting Methods
E
edge 12.1 Graph Basics
Effective annual yield 6.4 Compound Interest
elements 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
empirical probability 7.5 Basic Concepts of Probability
empty set 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
equal 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
equal sign 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
equation 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
equivalent 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
Euler circuits 12.5 Euler Circuits
Euler trail 12.6 Euler Trails
evaluating the function 5.7 Functions
event 7.5 Basic Concepts of Probability
exemptions 6.13 Income Tax
expanded form 4.1 Hindu-Arabic Positional System
expected value 7.11 Expected Value
experiment 7.4 Tree Diagrams, Tables, and Outcomes
explanatory variable 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
exponent 3.8 Exponents
exponential expression 4.1 Hindu-Arabic Positional System
exponential notation 1.2 Subsets
exponents 3.1 Prime and Composite Numbers
expressions 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
extended warranties 6.11 Buying or Leasing a Car
extrapolation 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
F
factorial 7.2 Permutations, 12.7 Hamilton Cycles
FAFSA 6.9 Understanding Student Loans
fallacy 2.7 Logical Arguments
Fibonacci sequence 3.10 Arithmetic Sequences, 13.1 Math and Art
finite sets 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
fixed expenses 6.5 Making a Personal Budget
fixed interest rate 6.8 The Basics of Loans
flat 13.4 Math and Music
Fleury’s algorithm 12.6 Euler Trails
forest 12.10 Trees
formula 5.2 Linear Equations in One Variable with Applications
Four-Color Map Theorem 12.4 Navigating Graphs
Four-Color Theorem 12.4 Navigating Graphs
fractional form 6.1 Understanding Percent
frequency 13.4 Math and Music
function 5.7 Functions
G
geometric sequence 3.11 Geometric Sequences
geometric solids 10.7 Volume and Surface Area
glide reflection 10.5 Tessellations
golden ratio 13.1 Math and Art
golden rectangles 13.1 Math and Art
grams 9.1 The Metric System
graph 12.1 Graph Basics
graph colorings 12.4 Navigating Graphs
greatest common divisor 3.1 Prime and Composite Numbers
greedy algorithm 12.9 Traveling Salesperson Problem
gross income 6.13 Income Tax
H
half-step 13.4 Math and Music
Hamilton circuits 12.7 Hamilton Cycles
Hamilton cycles 12.7 Hamilton Cycles
Hamilton paths 12.8 Hamilton Paths
Hare Method 11.1 Voting Methods
hertz 13.4 Math and Music
Hindu-Arabic numeration system 4.1 Hindu-Arabic Positional System
Histograms 8.2 Visualizing Data
hypothesis 2.2 Compound Statements
I
Inclusion/Exclusion Principle 7.8 The Addition Rule for Probability
independent 7.4 Tree Diagrams, Tables, and Outcomes
independent variable 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
inductive arguments 2.1 Statements and Quantifiers
infinite sets 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
installment loan 6.8 The Basics of Loans
instant runoff voting (IRV) 11.1 Voting Methods
integers 1.1 Basic Set Concepts, 3.2 The Integers
intercepts 5.8 Graphing Functions
interest 6.3 Simple Interest
intersection of two sets 1.4 Set Operations with Two Sets
inverse 2.5 Equivalent Statements
irrational numbers 3.5 Irrational Numbers
isomorphic 12.3 Comparing Graphs
issue price 6.7 Investments
K
kilowatt 13.2 Math and the Environment
kilowatt-hour 13.2 Math and the Environment
Kruskal’s algorithm 12.10 Trees
L
landlord 6.12 Renting and Homeownership
law of denying the consequent 2.7 Logical Arguments
law of detachment 2.7 Logical Arguments
lease 6.12 Renting and Homeownership
least common multiple 3.1 Prime and Composite Numbers
line of best fit 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
linear equation 5.2 Linear Equations in One Variable with Applications
linear inequalities 5.3 Linear Inequalities in One Variable with Applications
Linear programming 5.11 Linear Programming
liters 9.1 The Metric System
Loan amortization 6.8 The Basics of Loans
local bridge 12.6 Euler Trails, 12.6 Euler Trails
Logic Introduction
logical statement 2.1 Statements and Quantifiers
loop 12.1 Graph Basics
lower quota 11.4 Apportionment Methods
M
majority 11.1 Voting Methods
majority criterion 11.2 Fairness in Voting Methods
mapping 5.7 Functions
mass 9.4 Measuring Weight
Mathematical modeling 13.3 Math and Medicine
mean 8.3 Mean, Median and Mode
median 8.3 Mean, Median and Mode
meters 9.1 The Metric System
metric system Introduction
minimum spanning tree 12.10 Trees
mode 8.3 Mean, Median and Mode
modulo 12 3.7 Clock Arithmetic
modulo 7 3.7 Clock Arithmetic
money market account 6.6 Methods of Savings
monomial 5.6 Quadratic Equations with Two Variables with Applications
mortgage 6.12 Renting and Homeownership
multigraph 12.1 Graph Basics
multiple 3.1 Prime and Composite Numbers
multiplication and division in bases 4.5 Multiplication and Division in Base Systems
multiplication principle 2.3 Constructing Truth Tables
Multiplication Rule for Counting 7.1 The Multiplication Rule for Counting
mutually exclusive 7.8 The Addition Rule for Probability
N
natural numbers 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
nearest neighbor method 12.9 Traveling Salesperson Problem
negation of a logical statement 2.1 Statements and Quantifiers
negative linear relationship 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
neighboring 12.1 Graph Basics
net worth 3.2 The Integers
new-state paradox 11.5 Fairness in Apportionment Methods
n n -coloring 12.4 Navigating Graphs
nonplanar 12.3 Comparing Graphs
normal distributions 8.6 The Normal Distribution
number 4.1 Hindu-Arabic Positional System
numeral 4.1 Hindu-Arabic Positional System
O
obtuse angle 10.2 Angles
octave 13.4 Math and Music
odds against 7.7 What Are the Odds?
odds for 7.7 What Are the Odds?
odds in favor 7.7 What Are the Odds?
open 12.4 Navigating Graphs
order of operations 3.3 Order of Operations
ordinary annuity 6.6 Methods of Savings
origination date 6.3 Simple Interest
P
part-to-part ratio 11.3 Standard Divisors, Standard Quotas, and the Apportionment Problem
path 12.4 Navigating Graphs
percent 6.1 Understanding Percent
percentiles 8.5 Percentiles
permutations 7.2 Permutations
perpendicular lines 10.1 Points, Lines, and Planes
pie chart 8.2 Visualizing Data
pitch 13.4 Math and Music
place values 4.1 Hindu-Arabic Positional System
planar 12.3 Comparing Graphs
polygon 10.4 Polygons, Perimeter, and Circumference
polynomial 5.6 Quadratic Equations with Two Variables with Applications
population 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
population growth rate 11.5 Fairness in Apportionment Methods
population paradox 11.5 Fairness in Apportionment Methods
positional system of numbers 4.2 Early Numeration Systems
positive linear relationship 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
Postulate 1 10.1 Points, Lines, and Planes
Postulate 2 10.1 Points, Lines, and Planes
preference ranking 11.1 Voting Methods
premises 2.1 Statements and Quantifiers
prime 3.1 Prime and Composite Numbers
prime factorization 3.1 Prime and Composite Numbers
principal 6.3 Simple Interest, 6.8 The Basics of Loans
probability 7.5 Basic Concepts of Probability
probability density function 7.10 The Binomial Distribution
proper subset 1.2 Subsets
properties of the real numbers 3.6 Real Numbers
proportional 11.3 Standard Divisors, Standard Quotas, and the Apportionment Problem
proportions 5.4 Ratios and Proportions, 8.2 Visualizing Data
Pythagorean Theorem 10.8 Right Triangle Trigonometry
Q
Quadratic equations 5.6 Quadratic Equations with Two Variables with Applications
quadratic formula 5.6 Quadratic Equations with Two Variables with Applications
quadrilateral 10.6 Area
quantifier 2.1 Statements and Quantifiers
quantiles 8.5 Percentiles
quartile 8.5 Percentiles
Quintile 8.5 Percentiles
quotient 4.3 Converting with Base Systems
R
radians 10.2 Angles
ranked ballot 11.1 Voting Methods
ranked voting 11.1 Voting Methods
ranked-choice voting (RCV) 11.1 Voting Methods
ratio 5.4 Ratios and Proportions
rational number 3.4 Rational Numbers
Real numbers 3.6 Real Numbers
reapportionment 11.5 Fairness in Apportionment Methods
reflection 10.5 Tessellations
regression line 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
relation 5.7 Functions
remainder 4.3 Converting with Base Systems
replicated 7.4 Tree Diagrams, Tables, and Outcomes
representative democracies 11.3 Standard Divisors, Standard Quotas, and the Apportionment Problem
response variable 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
return on investment 6.6 Methods of Savings
Revolving credit 6.8 The Basics of Loans
right angle 10.2 Angles
right cylinder 10.7 Volume and Surface Area
right prism 10.7 Volume and Surface Area
right triangle 3.6 Real Numbers
rise 5.8 Graphing Functions
run 5.8 Graphing Functions
runoff election 11.1 Voting Methods
S
sample space 7.4 Tree Diagrams, Tables, and Outcomes
samples 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
savings account 6.6 Methods of Savings
scaling factor 10.3 Triangles
scatter plot 8.8 Scatter Plots, Correlation, and Regression Lines
scientific notation 3.9 Scientific Notation
security deposit 6.11 Buying or Leasing a Car
seeding 13.5 Math and Sports
sequence 3.10 Arithmetic Sequences
Sequences 1.2 Subsets
series 1.2 Subsets
set Introduction, 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
set builder notation 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
shares 6.7 Investments
sharp 13.4 Math and Music
simple graph 12.1 Graph Basics
simple interest 6.3 Simple Interest
simple random sample 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
simplify an expression 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
slope 5.8 Graphing Functions
solutions of a system of equations 5.9 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
sound 2.7 Logical Arguments
spanning trees 12.10 Trees
spoiler 11.1 Voting Methods
square meter 9.1 The Metric System
Square Root Property 5.6 Quadratic Equations with Two Variables with Applications
square units 9.2 Measuring Area
standard divisor 11.3 Standard Divisors, Standard Quotas, and the Apportionment Problem
standard quota 11.3 Standard Divisors, Standard Quotas, and the Apportionment Problem
standardized score 8.6 The Normal Distribution
Stem-and-leaf plots 8.2 Visualizing Data
Stocks 6.7 Investments
straight angle 10.2 Angles
stratified sample 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
subjective probability 7.5 Basic Concepts of Probability
subset 1.2 Subsets
subsidized loans 6.9 Understanding Student Loans
Subtraction in bases 4.4 Addition and Subtraction in Base Systems
symbolic form 2.1 Statements and Quantifiers
system of linear inequalities 5.10 Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
systematic random sample 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
T
tautology 2.5 Equivalent Statements
tax credits 6.13 Income Tax
taxable income 6.13 Income Tax
Temperature 9.5 Measuring Temperature
term 3.10 Arithmetic Sequences
terms 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
tessellations 10.5 Tessellations
theoretical probability 7.5 Basic Concepts of Probability
title and registration fee 6.11 Buying or Leasing a Car
total weight 12.7 Hamilton Cycles
trail 12.4 Navigating Graphs
translation 10.5 Tessellations
traveling salesperson problem (TSP) 12.9 Traveling Salesperson Problem
tree 12.10 Trees
tree diagram 7.4 Tree Diagrams, Tables, and Outcomes
trials 7.10 The Binomial Distribution
truth table 2.3 Constructing Truth Tables
truth values 2.1 Statements and Quantifiers
two-round system 11.1 Voting Methods
tyranny of the majority 11.2 Fairness in Voting Methods
U
union of two sets 1.4 Set Operations with Two Sets
units 8.1 Gathering and Organizing Data
universal set 1.3 Understanding Venn Diagrams
unsubsidized loans 6.9 Understanding Student Loans
up-rank 11.2 Fairness in Voting Methods
upper quota 11.4 Apportionment Methods
V
valid 2.3 Constructing Truth Tables
variable 5.1 Algebraic Expressions
variable expenses 6.5 Making a Personal Budget
variable interest rate 6.8 The Basics of Loans
Venn diagram with three intersecting sets 1.5 Set Operations with Three Sets
Venn diagrams 1.3 Understanding Venn Diagrams
vertex 10.2 Angles
vertical line test 5.7 Functions
vertices 12.1 Graph Basics
Volume 9.3 Measuring Volume
W
walk 12.4 Navigating Graphs
weighted graph 12.7 Hamilton Cycles
well-defined sets 1.1 Basic Set Concepts
whole step 13.4 Math and Music
Z
Zero Product Property 5.6 Quadratic Equations with Two Variables with Applications
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