After completing this chapter, you should
- understand and be able to read exponential notation
- understand the concept of root and be able to read root notation
- be able to use a calculator having the yxyx key to determine a root
- understand the use of grouping symbols
- understand and be able to use the order of operations
- use the calculator to determine the value of a numerical expression
- be able to determine the factors of a whole number
- be able to distinguish between prime and composite numbers
- be familiar with the fundamental principle of arithmetic
- be able to find the prime factorization of a whole number
- be able to find the greatest common factor of two or more whole numbers
- be able to find the least common multiple of two or more whole numbers
"Used as supplemental materials for developmental math courses."