Math 10A - Homework

There are two types of homework assignments in this course, online homework (which will be graded) and pen-and-paper textbook homework (which will not be graded).

Online Homework

Online homework will be done using WebAssign. WebAssign can be accessed from the Click here to register for and access WebAssign (Homework and eBook) link in the Important Course Material Links your MATH10A Canvas shell.

  • If you enrolled after the first day of classes, it might take a day or two before you make it into the system.
Logging In:  When you access the Click here to register for and access WebAssign (Homework and eBook) link for the first time, you will be asked to either (1) create a new Cengage account (if you don't already have one), or (2) log in to your existing Cengage account (if you already have one). Follow the instructions.

Trouble Logging In:  If you have trouble logging into WebAssign, contact WebAssign Student Support

Textbook Homework Assignments

These assignments will not be turned in and will be not graded; however, certain exam questions are based on textbook homework problems, so understanding the solutions to these problems should help you perform better on the exams. This page is subject to revision during the term. Please check regularly for updates.

Updated 9/17/24


Homework 1     (Online HW due Mon. Oct. 7)
  • Section 1.1:   15, 19, 29, 37, 41, 43, 51, 53
  • Section 1.2:   61, 65, 69, 71, 73, 75, 79, 83, 87, 91, 95, 103, 105
  • Section 1.3:   113, 117, 123, 125, 127, 129, 131, 133, 135, 137, 150, 153, 155, 157, 159, 162
  • Section 1.4:   183, 185, 187, 189, 191, 193, 199, 201, 203, 205, 211, 213, 215, 227

Homework 2     (Online HW due Mon. Oct. 14)
  • Section 1.5:   TBA
  • Section 2.1:   TBA
  • Section 2.2:   TBA

Homework 3     (Online HW due Mon. Oct. 21)
  • Section 2.3:   TBA
  • Section 2.4:   TBA
  • Section 3.1:   TBA

Midterm Exam 1 from   8:00pm to 9:00pm   on   Tuesday, October 22   covers   Sections 1.1 - 1.5,   2.1 - 2.4,   and   3.1.


Homework 4     (Online HW due Mon. Oct 28)
  • Section 3.2:   TBA
  • Section 3.3:   TBA

Homework 5     (Online HW due Mon. Nov. 4)
  • Section 3.4:   TBA
  • Section 3.5:   TBA

Homework 6     (Online HW due Tue. Nov. 12)
  • Section 3.6:   TBA
  • Section 3.7:   TBA
  • Section 3.8:   TBA

Homework 7     (Online HW due Mon. Nov. 18)
  • Section 3.9:   TBA
  • Section 4.2:   TBA

Midterm Exam 2 from   8:00pm to 9:00pm   on   Tuesday, November 19   covers   Sections 1.1 - 1.5,   2.1 - 2.4,   3.1 - 2.9,   and   4.2, with an emphasis on Sections 3.2 - 3.9,   and   4.2.


Homework 8     (Online HW due Mon. Nov. 25)
  • Section 4.3:   TBA
  • Section 4.4:   TBA

Homework 9     (Online HW due Wed. Dec. 4)
  • Section 4.5:   TBA
  • Section 4.6:   TBA
  • Section 4.8:   TBA

The Final Examination from   8:00am to 11:00am   on   Saturday, December 7   is cumulative and covers   Sections 1.1 - 1.5,   2.1 - 2.4,   3.1 - 3.9,   3.1 - 3.7,   4.2 - 4.6,   and   4.8.