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Chapter 1. Function SenseCluster 1: Modeling with Functions Activity 1.1 Parking Problems: Functions; Function Notation and TerminologyActivity 1.2 Fill 'er Up: Defining Functions by a Symbolic Rule (Equation)Activity 1.3 Graphically Speaking: Defining Functions: A SummaryActivity 1.4 Stopping Short: Functions as Mathematical ModelsActivity 1.5 Graphs Tell Stories: Graphs of Functions as Mathematical ModelsWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Cluster 2: Linear FunctionsActivity 1.6 Walking for Fitness: Average Rate of ChangeActivity 1.7 Depreciation: Slope-Intercept Form of an Equation of a LineActivity 1.8 A New Camera: Point-Slope Form of an Equation of a LineActivity 1.9 Skateboard Heaven: General Form of an Equation of a LineActivity 1.10 College Tuition: Modeling Data with Linear Regression EquationsWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Cluster 3: Systems of Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Absolute Value FunctionsActivity 1.11 Moving Out: Systems of Linear Equations in Two VariablesActivity 1.12 Fireworks: Solving Systems of Linear Equations using Algebraic MethodsActivity 1.13 Manufacturing Pewter Oil Lamps: Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three VariablesActivity 1.14 Earth Week: Using Matrices to Solve Systems of Linear EquationsActivity 1.15 How Long Can You Live? Linear Inequalities; Compound InequalitiesActivity 1.16 Working Overtime: Piecewise Linear FunctionsWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Chapter 1 SummaryChapter 1 Gateway Review
Chapter 2. The Algebra of FunctionsCluster 1: Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication of Polynomial FunctionsActivity 2.1 Spending and Earning Money: Polynomial FunctionsActivity 2.2 The Dormitory Parking Lot: Multiplication of Polynomials; Multiplicative Properties of ExponentsActivity 2.3 Stargazing: Scientific Notation; Additional Properties and Definitions of ExponentsActivity 2.4 The Cube of a Square: Rational Exponents and nth RootsWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Cluster 2: Composition and Inverses of FunctionsActivity 2.5 Inflated Balloons: Composite FunctionsActivity 2.6 Finding a Bargain: Problem Solving and Using Composite FunctionsActivity 2.7 Study Time: Inverse FunctionsActivity 2.8 Temperature Conversions: Equations and Graphs of Inverse FunctionsWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Chapter 2 SummaryChapter 2 Gateway Review
Chapter 3. Exponential and Logarithmic FunctionsCluster 1: Exponential FunctionsActivity 3.1 Prince George and Dracula: Increasing Exponential FunctionsActivity 3.2 Half-Life of Drugs or Medication: Decreasing Exponential FunctionsActivity 3.3 Spotify: More Growth and Decay FactorsActivity 3.4 Population Growth: Growth and Decay Rates; More GraphingActivity 3.5 Time is Money: Compound Interest and Continuous CompoundingActivity 3.6 Continuous Growth and Decay: Problem Solving with Continuous Growth and Decay ModelsActivity 3.7 Ebola: Modeling Data with Exponential Regression EquationsWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Cluster 2: Logarithmic FunctionsActivity 3.8 The Diameter of Spheres: Logarithmic and Exponential FormsActivity 3.9 Walking Speed of Pedestrians: Logarithmic FunctionsActivity 3.10 Walking Speed of Pedestrians, continued: Modeling Data with Logarithmic RegressionEquationsActivity 3.11 The Elastic Ball: Properties of LogarithmsActivity 3.12 Changing Demographics: Solving Exponential EquationsWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Chapter 3 SummaryChapter 3 Gateway Review
Chapter 4. Quadratic and Higher-Order Polynomial FunctionsCluster 1: Introduction to Quadratic FunctionsActivity 4.1 Baseball and the Willis Tower: Equations Defining Quadratic FunctionsActivity 4.2 The Shot Put: Properties of Graphs of Quadratic FunctionsActivity 4.3 Spotify: Solving Quadratic Equations Numerically and GraphicallyActivity 4.4 Sir Isaac Newton: Solving Quadratic Equations by FactoringActivity 4.5 Drones: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic FormulaActivity 4.6 Heat Index: Modeling Data with Quadratic Regression EquationsActivity 4.7 Complex NumbersWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Cluster 2: Curve Fitting and Higher-Order Polynomial FunctionsActivity 4.8 The Power of Power Functions: Direct Variation Functions and Their GraphsActivity 4.9 Volume of a Storage Tank: Polynomial Functions and Their GraphsActivity 4.10 Federal Prison Population: Modeling Data with Polynomial Regression EquationsWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Chapter 4 SummaryChapter 4 Gateway Review
Chapter 5. Rational and Radical FunctionsCluster 1: Rational FunctionsActivity 5.1 Speed Limits: Properties and Graphs of Functions Defined by y = k/x, k?0Activity 5.2 Loudness of a Sound: Inverse Variation FunctionsActivity 5.3 Percent Markup: Rational Functions and Their GraphsActivity 5.4 Blood-Alcohol Levels: Solving Rational EquationsActivity 5.5 Traffic Flow: Solving Rational Equations Using Algebraic MethodsActivity 5.6 Electrical Circuits: Operations of Rational ExpressionsWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Cluster 2: Radical FunctionsActivity 5.7 Skydiving: Radical Functions and Their GraphsActivity 5.8 Falling Objects: Solving Equations Involving a Radical ExpressionActivity 5.9 Propane Tank: More Radical Functions and Their GraphsWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Chapter 5 SummaryChapter 5 Gateway Review
Chapter 6. Introduction to Trigonometric FunctionsCluster 1: Introducing the Sine, Cosine, and Tangent FunctionsActivity 6.1 The Leaning Tower of Pisa: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent of an Angle in a Right TriangleActivity 6.2 A Gasoline Problem: Cofunctions of Complementary AnglesActivity 6.3 The Sidewalks of New York: Inverse Sine, Cosine, and Tangent FunctionsActivity 6.4 Solving a Murder: Trigonometric Problem-Solving StrategyProject Activity 6.5 How Stable is that Tower: Problem Solving Using Right Triangle TrigonometryWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Cluster 2: Why Are the Trigonometric Functions Called Circular Functions? Activity 6.6 Learn Trig or Crash! Graphs of Sine and Cosine FunctionsActivity 6.7 It Won't Hertz: Radians, Frequency, and Periodic BehaviorActivity 6.8 Get in Shape: Amplitude and Period of the Sine and Cosine FunctionsActivity 6.9 The Carousel: Horizontal Shifts of the Graphs of the Sine and Cosine FunctionsActivity 6.10 Texas Temperatures: Modeling Data with a Sine Regression EquationWhat Have I Learned?How Can I Practice?Chapter 6 SummaryChapter 6 Gateway Review
AppendicesA. Concept ReviewB. TrigonometryC. Getting Started with the TI-84 Plus Family of CalculatorsD. Conics (Online in MyLab Math only)
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