Mathematics in Action Algebraic, Graphical, and Trigonometric Problem Solving, 6th edition By Published by Pearson (Test Bank )

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Table of Contents Below is an Activity-level Table of Contents for this title. Chapter 1. Function Sense Cluster 1: Modeling with Functions Activity 1.1 Parking Problems: Functions; Function Not... ation and Terminology Activity 1.2 Fill ‘er Up: Defining Functions by a Symbolic Rule (Equation) Activity 1.3 Graphically Speaking: Defining Functions: A Summary Activity 1.4 Stopping Short: Functions as Mathematical Models Activity 1.5 Graphs Tell Stories: Graphs of Functions as Mathematical Models What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Cluster 2: Linear Functions Activity 1.6 Walking for Fitness: Average Rate of Change Activity 1.7 Depreciation: Slope-Intercept Form of an Equation of a Line Activity 1.8 A New Camera: Point-Slope Form of an Equation of a Line Activity 1.9 Skateboard Heaven: General Form of an Equation of a Line Activity 1.10 College Tuition: Modeling Data with Linear Regression Equations What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Cluster 3: Systems of Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Absolute Value Functions Activity 1.11 Moving Out: Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Activity 1.12 Fireworks: Solving Systems of Linear Equations using Algebraic Methods Activity 1.13 Manufacturing Pewter Oil Lamps: Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables Activity 1.14 Earth Week: Using Matrices to Solve Systems of Linear Equations Activity 1.15 How Long Can You Live? Linear Inequalities; Compound Inequalities Activity 1.16 Working Overtime: Piecewise Linear Functions What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Chapter 1 Summary Chapter 1 Gateway Review Chapter 2. The Algebra of Functions Cluster 1: Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication of Polynomial Functions Activity 2.1 Spending and Earning Money: Polynomial Functions Activity 2.2 The Dormitory Parking Lot: Multiplication of Polynomials; Multiplicative Properties of Exponents Activity 2.3 Stargazing: Scientific Notation; Additional Properties and Definitions of Exponents Activity 2.4 The Cube of a Square: Rational Exponents and nth Roots What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Cluster 2: Composition and Inverses of Functions Activity 2.5 Inflated Balloons: Composite Functions Activity 2.6 Finding a Bargain: Problem Solving and Using Composite Functions Activity 2.7 Study Time: Inverse Functions Activity 2.8 Temperature Conversions: Equations and Graphs of Inverse Functions What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Chapter 2 Summary Chapter 2 Gateway Review Chapter 3. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Cluster 1: Exponential Functions Activity 3.1 Prince George and Dracula: Increasing Exponential Functions Activity 3.2 Half-Life of Drugs or Medication: Decreasing Exponential Functions Activity 3.3 Spotify: More Growth and Decay Factors Activity 3.4 Population Growth: Growth and Decay Rates; More Graphing Activity 3.5 Time is Money: Compound Interest and Continuous Compounding Activity 3.6 Continuous Growth and Decay: Problem Solving with Continuous Growth and Decay Models Activity 3.7 Ebola: Modeling Data with Exponential Regression Equations What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Cluster 2: Logarithmic Functions Activity 3.8 The Diameter of Spheres: Logarithmic and Exponential Forms Activity 3.9 Walking Speed of Pedestrians: Logarithmic Functions Activity 3.10 Walking Speed of Pedestrians, continued: Modeling Data with Logarithmic Regression Equations Activity 3.11 The Elastic Ball: Properties of Logarithms Activity 3.12 Changing Demographics: Solving Exponential Equations What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Chapter 3 Summary Chapter 3 Gateway Review Chapter 4. Quadratic and Higher-Order Polynomial Functions Cluster 1: Introduction to Quadratic Functions Activity 4.1 Baseball and the Willis Tower: Equations Defining Quadratic Functions Activity 4.2 The Shot Put: Properties of Graphs of Quadratic Functions Activity 4.3 Spotify: Solving Quadratic Equations Numerically and Graphically Activity 4.4 Sir Isaac Newton: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring Activity 4.5 Drones: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula Activity 4.6 Heat Index: Modeling Data with Quadratic Regression Equations Activity 4.7 Complex Numbers What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Cluster 2: Curve Fitting and Higher-Order Polynomial Functions Activity 4.8 The Power of Power Functions: Direct Variation Functions and Their Graphs Activity 4.9 Volume of a Storage Tank: Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs Activity 4.10 Federal Prison Population: Modeling Data with Polynomial Regression Equations What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Chapter 4 Summary Chapter 4 Gateway Review Chapter 5. Rational and Radical Functions Cluster 1: Rational Functions Activity 5.1 Speed Limits: Properties and Graphs of Functions Defined by y = k/x, k≠0 Activity 5.2 Loudness of a Sound: Inverse Variation Functions Activity 5.3 Percent Markup: Rational Functions and Their Graphs Activity 5.4 Blood-Alcohol Levels: Solving Rational Equations Activity 5.5 Traffic Flow: Solving Rational Equations Using Algebraic Methods Activity 5.6 Electrical Circuits: Operations of Rational Expressions What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Cluster 2: Radical Functions Activity 5.7 Skydiving: Radical Functions and Their Graphs Activity 5.8 Falling Objects: Solving Equations Involving a Radical Expression Activity 5.9 Propane Tank: More Radical Functions and Their Graphs What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Chapter 5 Summary Chapter 5 Gateway Review Chapter 6. Introduction to Trigonometric Functions Cluster 1: Introducing the Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions Activity 6.1 The Leaning Tower of Pisa: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent of an Angle in a Right Triangle Activity 6.2 A Gasoline Problem: Cofunctions of Complementary Angles Activity 6.3 The Sidewalks of New York: Inverse Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions Activity 6.4 Solving a Murder: Trigonometric Problem-Solving Strategy Project Activity 6.5 How Stable is that Tower: Problem Solving Using Right Triangle Trigonometry What 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 Functions Activity 6.7 It Won’t Hertz: Radians, Frequency, and Periodic Behavior Activity 6.8 Get in Shape: Amplitude and Period of the Sine and Cosine Functions Activity 6.9 The Carousel: Horizontal Shifts of the Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions Activity 6.10 Texas Temperatures: Modeling Data with a Sine Regression Equation What Have I Learned? How Can I Practice? Chapter 6 Summary Chapter 6 Gateway Review Appendices Concept Review Trigonometry Getting Started with the TI-84 Plus Family of Calculators Conics (Online in MyLab Math only) [Show More]

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