Full Description
Originally written to be appropriate for any classroom format, Basic Mathematics assumes no prior knowledge and patiently develops each concept, explaining the "why" behind the mathematics. Readers can actively learn from this book thanks to practice opportunities and helpful text features incorporated throughout the text. The user-friendly, spiral-bound format is available with an all-in-one Student Resources DVD-ROM set that includes video lectures for each section of the text, chapter test solutions on video, and the student solutions manual. This streamlined format conserves natural resources while also providing convenience and savings. KEY TOPICS: Whole Numbers and Number Sense; Factors and the Order of Operations; Fractions: Multiplication and Division; Fractions: Addition and Subtraction; Decimals; Ratios, Proportions, and Percents; Measurement and Geometry; Statistics and Probability; Integers and Algebraic Expressions; Equations MARKET: For all readers interested in basic mathematics.
Contents
Preface Chapter 1. Whole Numbers and Number Sense1.1 Whole Numbers1.2 Definitions and Properties1.3 Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers 1.4 Multiplying Whole Numbers 1.5 Dividing Whole Numbers 1.6 Equations1.7 Solving Applications Using Equations Chapter 1 ReviewChapter 1 Review ExercisesChapter 1 TestChapter 2. Factors and the Order of Operations2.1 Exponents and Square Roots 2.2 The Order of Operations 2.3 Formulas 2.4 Factors 2.5 Prime Factorization 2.6 Common Factors Chapter 2 ReviewChapter 2 Review ExercisesChapter 2 TestChapters 1-2 Cumulative ReviewChapter 3. Fractions: Multiplication and Division 3.1 Introduction to Fractions3.2 Simplifying Fractions3.3 Multiplying Fractions 3.4 Dividing Fractions 3.5 Equations and Applications with FractionsChapter 3 Review Chapter 3 Review ExercisesChapter 3 TestChapter 4. Fractions: Addition and Subtraction 4.1 Common Multiples4.2 Building Up Fractions4.3 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions4.4 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions4.5 Adding Mixed Numbers4.6 Subtracting Mixed Numbers Chapter 4 Review Chapter 4 Review ExercisesChapter 4 TestChapters1-4 Cumulative ReviewChapter 5. Decimals 5.1 An Introduction to Decimals5.2 Rounding Decimals5.3 Adding and Subtracting Decimals 5.4 Multiplying Decimals5.5 Dividing with Decimals5.6 Applications Involving DecimalsChapter 5 Review Chapter 5 Review ExercisesChapter 5 TestChapter 6. Ratios, Proportions, and Percents6.1 Ratios6.2 Rates 6.3 Proportions6.4 Percents6.5 Solving the Percent Equation6.6 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions6.7 Applications Involving Percents Chapter 6 Review Chapter 6 Review ExercisesChapter 6 TestChapters 1-6 Cumulative Review Chapter 7. Measurement and Geometry 7.1 U.S. Measures 7.2 Metric Measures 7.3 Converting U.S. and Metric Measures7.4 Lines and Angles 7.5 Geometric Shapes 7.6 Perimeter 7.7 Area 7.8 Volume Chapter 7 Review Chapter 7 Review ExercisesChapter 7 TestChapter 8. Statistics and Probability 8.1 Bar Graphs and Circle Graphs8.2 Histograms8.3 Mean, Median, and Mode8.4 ProbabilityChapter 8 Review Chapter 8 Review ExercisesChapter 8 TestChapters 1-8 Cumulative ReivewChapter 9. Integers and Algebraic Expressions9.1 Introduction to Algebra 9.2 Adding Signed Numbers9.3 Subtracting Signed Numbers9.4 Signed Fractions and Decimals9.5 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers 9.6 The Order of Operations for Signed Numbers9.7 Algebraic Expressions: Combining Like Terms 9.8 Multiplying Algebraic ExpressionsChapter 9 Review Chapter 9 Review ExercisesChapter 9 TestChapter 10. Equations10.1 Solving Equations Involving One Operation10.2 Solving Equations Involving Two Operations10.3 Problem Solving 10.4 Solving Applications Chapter 10 Review Chapter 10 Review ExercisesChapter 10 TestChapters 1-10 Cumulative ReviewAnswersGlossaryPhotograph CreditsIndex of ApplicationsIndex
