Discovering Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach 1st edition

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Richard N. Aufmann
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: An Introduction to Problem Solving
    • 1.1: Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
    • 1.2: Estimation and Graphs
    • 1.3: Problem-Solving Strategies
    • 1: Chapter Review
    • 1: Labs

  • Chapter 2: Sets and Logic
    • 2.1: Sets, Set Operations, and Applications
    • 2.2: Categorical Logic
    • 2.3: Propositional Logic
    • 2: Chapter Review
    • 2: Labs

  • Chapter 3: Measurement, Proportions, and Variation
    • 3.1: Ratio and Rates
    • 3.2: Measurement
    • 3.3: Proportions
    • 3.4: Percent
    • 3.5: Variation
    • 3: Chapter Review
    • 3: Labs

  • Chapter 4: Linear Functions as Models
    • 4.1: Rectangular Coordinates and Functions
    • 4.2: Properties of Linear Functions
    • 4.3: Finding Linear Models
    • 4.4: Linear Regression
    • 4: Chapter Review
    • 4: Labs

  • Chapter 5: Nonlinear Functions as Models
    • 5.1: Exponential Functions
    • 5.2: Logarithmic Functions
    • 5.3: Quadratic Functions
    • 5: Chapter Review
    • 5: Labs

  • Chapter 6: Financial Models
    • 6.1: Simple Interest (8)
    • 6.2: Compound Interest (7)
    • 6.3: Future and Present Value of an Annuity (7)
    • 6.4: Credit Cards (7)
    • 6.5: Student Loans (6)
    • 6.6: Financial Considerations of Car Ownership (7)
    • 6.7: Home Ownership (7)
    • 6.8: Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds (7)
    • 6: Chapter Review
    • 6: Labs (1)

  • Chapter A: Appendices
    • A.I: Appendix I: Integers and Rational Expressions
    • A.II: Appendix II: Variable Expressions
    • A.III: Appendix III: Solving First-Degree Equations in One Variable
    • A.IV: Appendix IV: Fair Division

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Chapter 1: An Introduction to Problem Solving
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Chapter 2: Sets and Logic
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Chapter 3: Measurement, Proportions, and Variation
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Chapter 4: Linear Functions as Models
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Chapter 5: Nonlinear Functions as Models
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Chapter 6: Financial Models
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