Take Away From This Section begins each section with a quick statement about what is being covered
In the News features articles—pulled from contemporary sources—introduce topics that include a related math concept
Key Concepts integrated throughout each chapter call attention to important math ideas and provide a built-in review
Single and Multi-Stepped Examples throughout each chapter focus on key concepts; solutions follow each Example
Try It Yourself problems follow almost all of the Worked Examples and encourage students to apply critical thinking skills to answer the question (answers are provided at the end of the section)
Quick Reviews provide concise instruction and review of basic mathematical operations required to think critically and solve problems
Summary boxes provide a quick review of important math concepts and make a great study tool
End-of-Section Exercise Sets include math problems using section concepts with interesting applications
End of-Chapter Summary highlights the most important concepts, organized by section
Key Terms are listed with page references
Chapter Quiz gives students an opportunity to test their knowledge; “If you had difficulty with this problem, see Example xx” is included to show students where to turn for help
Optional Algebraic Spotlights provide explanations of the mathematical reasoning underlying core mathematical formulas