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Mathematics in Our World, Fourth Edition  Chapter 1: Problem Solving  1-1 The Nature of Mathematical Reasoning  1-2 Estimation and Interpreting Graphs  1-3 Problem Solving Strategies  Chapter 1 Summary  Chapter 2: Sets  2-1 Introduction to Set Theory 2-2 Subsets and Set Operations  2-3 Using Venn Diagrams to Study Set Operations  2-4 Using Sets to Solve Problems 2-5 Infinite Sets Chapter 2 Summary  Chapter 3: Logic  3-1 Statements and Quantifiers  3-2 Truth Tables  3-3 Types of Statements 3-4 Logical Arguments  3-5 Euler Circles  Chapter 3 Summary  Chapter 4: Numeration Systems  4-1 Early and Modern Numeration Systems  4-2 Tools and Algorithms in Arithmetic  4-3 Base Number Systems  4-4 Operations in Base Number Systems  Chapter 4 Summary  Chapter 5: The Real Number System  5-1 The Natural Numbers  5-2 The Integers  5-3 The Rational Numbers  5-4 The Irrational Numbers  5-5 The Real Numbers  5-6 Exponents and Scientific Notation  5-7 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences  Chapter 5 Summary  Chapter 6: Topics in Algebra  6-1 Applications of Linear Equations  6-2 Ratio, Proportion, and Variation  6-3 The Rectangular Coordinate System and Linear Equations in Two Variables 6-4 Functions 6-5 Quadratic, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions  Chapter 6 Summary  Chapter 7: Consumer Mathematics  7-1 Percents  7-2 Personal Budgeting 7-3 Simple Interest 7-4 Compound Interest  7-5 Installment Buying  7-6 Student Loans and Home Buying 7-7 Investing in Stocks and Bonds  Chapter 7 Summary  Chapter 8: Measurement  8-1 Measures of Length: Converting Units and the Metric System  8-2 Measures of Area, Volume, and Capacity  8-3 Measures of Weight and Temperature  Chapter 8 Summary  Chapter 9: Geometry  9-1 Points, Lines, Planes and Angles  9-2 Triangles  9-3 Polygons and Perimeter  9-4 Areas of Polygons and Circles 9-5 Volume and Surface Area  9-6 Right Triangle Trigonometry  9-7 A Brief Survey of Non-Euclidean and Other Geometries Chapter 9 Summary  Chapter 10: Probability and Counting Techniques  10-1 The Fundamental Counting Principle and Permutations  10-2 Combinations  10-3 Basic Concepts of Probability  10-4 Tree Diagrams, Tables, and Sample Spaces  10-5 Probability Using Permutations and Combinations  10-6 Odds and Expectation  10-7 The Addition Rules for Probability  10-8 The Multiplication Rules and Conditional Probability  10-9 The Binomial Distribution  Chapter 10 Summary  Chapter 11: Statistics  11-1 Gathering and Organizing Data 11-2 Picturing Data  11-3 Measures of Average  11-4 Measures of Variation  11-5 Measures of Position  11-6 The Normal Distribution  11-7 Applications of the Normal Distribution  11-8 Correlation and Regression Analysis  Supplement: Misuses of Statistics  Chapter 11 Summary  Chapter 12: Voting Methods  12-1 Preference Tables and the Plurality Method  12-2 The Borda Count Method and the Plurality-with-Elimination Method  12-3 The Pairwise Comparison Method and Approval Voting  12-4 Apportionment  12-5 Apportionment Flaws  Chapter 12 Summary  Chapter 13: Graph Theory  13-1 Basic Concepts of Graph Theory  13-2 Euler''s Theorem  13-3 Hamilton Paths and Circuits  13-4 Trees  Chapter 13 Summary  Chapter 14-Available online: Other Mathematical Systems  14-1 Mathematical Systems and Groups  14-2 Clock Arithmetic  14-3 Modular Systems  Chapter 14 Summary  Appendix A: Area Under the Standard Normal Distribution Appendix B-Available Online: Using the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator Selected Answers Photo Credits Index