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This revision of Karl Smith's best-selling text helps students who have not previously been successful in mathematics develop basic math literacy. From developing a TTnumber senseTT to learning to estimate, Smith's text gives students the problem-solving skills they'll need to... Read Full Overview

Problem solving is the main focus of this text. Arithmetic, algebra and geometry are presented in a skills-oriented framework. Practical topics include: managing money, using a credit card, inflation, buying a car or home, statistics and advertising.

This text explores the power of mathematics and shows how mathematics has revolutionized the world. The main theme throughout this book is problem solving. In the first part of the book, The Power of Mathematics, Smith begins by discussing math anxiety and how to formulate the... Read Full Overview