This module contains the learning objectives for the chapter "Exponents, Roots, and Factorizations of Whole Numbers" from Fundamentals of Mathematics by Denny Burzynski and Wade Ellis, jr.
After completing this chapter, you should
Exponents and roots (
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- 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
key to determine a root
Grouping symbols and the order of operations (
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- 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
Prime factorization of natural numbers (
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- 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
The greatest common factor (
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- be able to find the greatest common factor of two or more whole numbers
The least common multiple (
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- be able to find the least common multiple of two or more whole numbers
