Classification Archives - The Nature of Mathematics

Homework Hints 7-2

October 22, 2015July 10, 2015 by elaine

[tippy title=”Problems 1-8″]Problems 1-8
There are many problems throughout the text labeled IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Just relax; do not be afraid to give your opinion. For the most part, these questions do not have “right” or “wrong” answers. You … See the whole entry

Section 5.4: Rational Numbers

September 24, 2015July 7, 2015 by elaine

5.4 Outline

Introduction
1. definition of a rational number
2. numerator
3. denominator
4. classification
  1. proper fraction
  2. improper fraction
  3. whole number
Fundamental property
Operations with rationals
1. addition
2. subtraction
3. multiplication
4. division

5.4 Essential Ideas

This section, which may be review, is concerned with the rational … See the whole entry