Write the partial fraction decomposition of each rational expression. a)

Expressions that occur in calculus are given. Factor each expression and write as a single quotient in which only positive exponents and/or radicals appear. a)

Rationalize the denominator of the given expression. Simplify as much as possible.

What does a cost-benefit analysis help determine?

Complicated problems are often solved by making a simple decision.

In the context of critical thinking, a(n) assumption is a set of one or more claims that support a particular conclusion. _________________________

A(n)  ____________________ is a statement that someone says or writes about a topic.

If you are responsible for solving a problem, you do not have to work alone. Instead, take advantage of the ____________________ wisdom of your colleagues, which is the shared knowledge and experience a group of people can apply to a problem.

Compare claims to your own background knowledge, which is the collection of beliefs, facts, experiences, and observations you have amassed during your life. _________________________

Although the word critical can mean to find fault or to criticize, critical thinking is not a negative activity.