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Chapter Objectives

The material in this chapter is previewed in the following list of objectives. After completing this chapter, review this list again, and complete the self-test.

2.1 2.1 In your own words, explain the process of problem solving, and describe mathematical modeling.

2.2 State the substitution property.

2.3 Define similar triangles.

2.4 State the proportional property of similar triangles.

2.5 Solve applied problems.

2.2 2.6 Define a function. Describe a function by rule, table, equation, graph, mapping, or set of ordered pairs. Use the vertical line test.

2.7 Be able to classify examples as one-to-one. Use the horizontal line ...

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