Algebra: Concepts & Applications
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Chapter Investigations

Chapter 1: The Language of Algebra (Page 31)
Deduction and Induction
Learn more about the "top-down" approach of deductive reasoning and the "bottom-up" approach of inductive reasoning.

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
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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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