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The Whole Numbers

1.1 Tips for Success in Mathematics
1.2 Place Value, Names for Numbers,
and Reading Tables
1.3 Adding Whole Numbers and
Perimeter
1.4 Subtracting Whole Numbers
1.5 Rounding and Estimating
Whole numbers are the basic building blocks of mathematics. The whole numbers answer the question 1.6 Multiplying Whole Numbers
“How many?” and Area
This chapter covers basic operations on whole numbers. Knowledge of these operations provides a good 1.7 Dividing Whole Numbers
foundation on which to build further mathematical skills.
Integrated Review—Operations
on Whole Numbers
1.8 An Introduction to Problem Solving
lfred Nobel, 1833–1896, is probably best known for two major events in history.
He was a Swedish chemist, engineer, weapons manufacturer, and the inventor of 1.9 Exponents, Square Roots, and
A dynamite. In his later years, he became interested in peace and other social Order of Operations
issues. In his will, he used his vast fortune to institute the Nobel Prize.These prizes are
given in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Physiology and Medicine,
Economics, and Peace.
A person who receives the Nobel Prize earns a gold medal, such as the one
Vocabulary Check
shown. In Section 1.2, Example 13, we will see how whole numbers can be used to
explore the countries of winners of the Nobel Prize. Chapter Highlights
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Countries with the Most
Nobel Prize Winners (1901–2008)

Sweden 30
France 58

Germany 82
United Kingdom 110
United States 320

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Total Number of Nobel Prizes (1901–2008)
Source: Based on data from the official website of the Nobel Prize Committee

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