Part III

A Giant Step Forward: Intermediate Topics

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In this part. . .

  • Understand how scientific notation allows you to represent very large and very small numbers simply.
  • Work with weights and measures using both the English and metric systems.
  • Solve basic geometry problems involving angles, shapes, and solids.
  • Use the xy-graph.

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