Written work, Due Tuesday, October 17th, in class:
Chapter 4 p.100: 1, 6, 7, 15, 16
Chapter 5 p.110: 1, 4, 9, 20*
Odd problems are worth 4 points, even problems worth 8 points.
* (Chapter 5 Problem 20 is optional – solutions will receive extra credit)
WeBWorK – none
OpenLab – none
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