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Perform basic mathematical functions related to ratio, proportion, and percent.
- Calculate ratios.
- Solve problems involving proportions.
- Convert percents to decimals and decimals to percents.
- Convert percents to fractions and fraction to percents.
- Solve problems involving percent.
2.
Perform basic mathematical functions related to measurement.
- Use arithmetic with measurement numbers.
- Convert from one measurement unit to another.
- Convert U.S. measurements to metric units.
- Use common technical measuring instruments.
3.
Solve basic algebraic operations.
- Evaluate formulas and literal expressions
- Multiply and divide simple algebraic expressions.
- Solve linear and quadratic equations involving one and two variables.
- Translate word phrases and sentences into algebraic expressions and equations.
- Calculate problems using scientific notation.
- Solve word problems involving systems of equations in two variables and quadratic equations.
4.
Perform basic mathematical functions related to geometry.
- Measure angles using a protractor.
- Apply simple geometric relationships involving intersecting lines and triangles.
- Identify and measure the area and perimeter of geometric figures, such as circles and polygons, including triangles, squares, rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and hexagons.
- Identify and measure the surface area and volume of solid figures, including prisms, cubes, cones, cylinders, pyramids, spheres, and frustums.
- Apply the Pythagorean theorem.
- Create geometric constructions.
- Solve problems involving geometric shapes.
5.
Solve basic trigonometry problems.
- Calculate the values of trigonometry ratios.
- Determine the angle of a triangle when given the value of a trigonometry ratio.
- Solve problems involving triangles.
6.
Apply mathematical principles in solving trade-related problems.
- Calculate fertilizer, pesticide, and seed application rates.
- Determine the amounts of materials needed for construction projects.
- Calculate quantities needed for three-dimensional projects, such as for mulch, soil and stone projects.
- Draw projects to scale.
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