Mathematics: its power and utility. /
Karl J. Smith
- 9th ed.
- Belmont, CA. : Brooks/Cole CENGAGE Learning, 2009.
- xvi, 624 p.: ill.; 25cm.
Includes index.
Contents: Foundations: the power of mathematics: Arithmetic, calculators, and problem solving -- Sets of numbers -- Introduction to algebra -- Percents and problem solving -- Introduction to geometry -- Measurement and problem solving -- Applications: the utility of mathematics: Applications of percent -- Sets and logic -- Probability -- Statistics -- Graphs