Chapter Investigations Chapter
1: The Language of Algebra (Page 31)
Deduction
and Induction
Read and learn about topics such as the discipline of logic, the structure of argument, recognizing arguments, deductive inferences, inductive inferences, and truth and validity.
Chapter 2: Integers (Page 81)
Matrix
Addition
Read about matrix notation, adding matrices, scalar multiplication,
and algebraic properties of matrix addition and scalar multiplication.
Chapter 3: Addition and Subtraction Equations
(Page 111)
Arithmetic
Sequences
Explicit definition of a sequence, finding the sum of a sequence,
and the recursive definition of a sequence are covered on this page.
Chapter 4: Multiplication and Division Equations
(Page 153)
Permutations
with Duplicated Letters
Learn how to find the number of permutations when some of the items
are the same.
Chapter 5: Proportional Reasoning and Probability
(Page 211)
Weather Data
Explore Box-and-Whisker plots using weather data.
Chapter 6: Functions and Graphs (Page 263)
USA
Today Weather
Find weather statistics at USA Today's Weather Almanac for U.S. Cities.
Chapter 7: Linear Equations (Page 309)
The
Weather Channel: Wind Chill Equivalent
Check out the Wind Chill Equivalent Index at The Weather Channel Chapter 8: Powers and Roots (Page 373)
A
Different Aspect
This film has been modified from its original version. It has been formatted
to fit your screen.
Chapter 9: Polynomials (Page 411)
Squaring
the Circle, Doubling the Cube, and Trisecting an Angle
Page 411 Three Classical Problems in Greek Mathematics
Chapter 10: Factoring (Page 427)
Exploring
Area and Perimeters: Rectangles
Use Java applets to change the dimensions of rectangles and explore
changes to the area and perimeter.
Chapter 11: Quadratic and Exponential Functions
(Page 495)
Geometric Sequences
Challenge yourself by checking out these examples using geometric sequences.
Chapter 12: Inequalities (Page 541)
Graphing
Quadratic Inequalities
Read the article "Graphing Quadratic Inequalities" to see how you can
graph the inequalities on a TI-82.
Chapter 13: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
(Page 579)
Solving
Systems Using Augmented Matrices
Check out this Math Forum article about solving systems of equations
using augmented matrices.
Chapter 14: Radical Expressions (Page 613)
Midpoint
of a Segment
Read more about the midpoint of a segment.
Chapter 15: Rational Expressions and Equations
(Page 675)
Draining the Swimming Pool
Try this simple experiment to investigate general work problems.
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