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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 Yahtzee Scores
Explore Box-and-Whisker plots using Yahtzee scores.

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 Three Classical Problems in Greek Mathematics
Squaring the Circle, Doubling the Cube, and Trisecting an Angle

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
Run the applet on this page to experiment with exponential growth.

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.