When you are reading a mathematics textbook, it is most important ...

[armygirl]

When you are reading a mathematics textbook, it is most important to
 
  a. skip over exercises if the text does not provide an accompanying explanation.
  b. focus on how and why a given process works.
  c. memorize the answers to sample problems.
  d. read the entire textbook before you work through the exercises.

Question 2

Emilio is studying a chapter in his algebra textbook and has come to a sample problem. The first step he should take after reading the problem is to
 
  a. read the solution given in the textbook.
  b. paraphrase the textbook solution in his own words.
  c. think of how he would solve the problem.
 
  d. draw a diagram of the problem.

[mceravolo]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c

[armygirl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

TYSM