Overview

Understanding a number's value and use is an important part of comprehending math. In this course, you will discover six different number types and begin comparing various numerical values. You will also be introduced to the Cartesian coordinate system and the metric system, which are widely used in the world of manufacturing.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Identify a number's place value
• Recognize a number line, opposite numbers, and a number's absolute value
• Perform arithmetic problems using positive and negative numbers
• Define and plot points in the Cartesian system
• Define two systems of measurement
• Convert measurements to different metric units
• Convert measurements from inches to millimeters or from millimeters to inches

Estimated completion time (hours): 4.0