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Basic College Mathematics

ISBN: 9780131490574 | 0131490575
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2009

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SummaryTable of Contents
A worktext format for basic college math or arithmetic courses including lecture-based, self-paced, and modular classes.John Tobey and Jeff Slater are experienced developmental math authors and active classroom teachers. The Tobey approach focuses on building skills one at a time by breaking math down into manageable pieces. This building block organization is a practical approach to basic math skill development that makes it easier for students to understand each topic, gaining confidence as they move through each section. Knowing students cra... MORE
To the Studenti
Prefacexiii
Acknowledgmentsxx
Diagnostic Pretestxxiv
Whole Numbers
1(108... MORE
Understanding Whole Numbers
2(11)
Adding Whole Numbers
13(11)
Subtracting Whole Numbers
24(12)
Multiplying Whole Numbers
36(15)
Dividing Whole Numbers
51(12)
How Am I Doing? Sections 1.1--1.5
62(1)
Exponents and the Order of Operations
63(7)
Rounding and Estimating
70(11)
Solving Applied Problems Involving Whole Numbers
81(28)
Chapter 1 Organizer
98(3)
Chapter 1 Review Problems
101(6)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 1 Test
107(2)
Fractions
109(94)
Understanding Fractions
110(8)
Simplifying Fractions
118(10)
Converting Between Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
128(7)
Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
135(7)
Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
142(12)
How Am I Doing? Sections 2.1--2.5
151(1)
Test on Sections 2.1--2.5
152(2)
The Least Common Denominator and Creating Equivalent Fractions
154(10)
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
164(8)
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers and the Order of Operations
172(8)
Solving Applied Problems Involving Fractions
180(23)
Chapter 2 Organizer
192(3)
Chapter 2 Review Problems
195(4)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 2 Test
199(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--2
201(2)
Decimals
203(66)
Using Decimal Notation
204(6)
Comparing, Ordering, and Rounding Decimals
210(6)
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
216(10)
Multiplying Decimals
226(8)
How Am I Doing? Sections 3.1--3.4
233(1)
Dividing Decimals
234(9)
Converting Fractions to Decimals and Order of Operations
243(9)
Estimating and Solving Applied Problems Involving Decimals
252(17)
Chapter 3 Organizer
261(2)
Chapter 3 Review Problems
263(4)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 3 Test
267(1)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--3
268(1)
Ratio and Proportion
269(42)
Ratios and Rates
270(8)
The Concept of Proportions
278(7)
How Am I Doing? Sections 4.1--4.2
284(1)
Solving Proportions
285(8)
Solving Applied Problems Involving Proportions
293(18)
Chapter 4 Organizer
302(1)
Chapter 4 Review Problems
303(5)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 4 Test
308(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--4
310(1)
Percent
311(62)
Understanding Percent
312(7)
Changing Between Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
319(9)
Solving Percent Problems Using Equations
328(9)
Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
337(9)
How Am I Doing? Sections 5.1--5.3
345(1)
Solving Applied Percent Problems
346(8)
Solving Commission, Percent of Increase or Decrease, and Interest Problems
354(19)
Chapter 5 Organizer
362(3)
Chapter 5 Review Problems
365(4)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 5 Test
369(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--5
371(2)
Measurement
373(52)
American Units
374(8)
Metric Measurements: Length
382(10)
Metric Measurements: Volume and Weight
392(8)
How Am I Doing? Sections 6.1--6.3
399(1)
Converting Units
400(9)
Solving Applied Measurement Problems
409(16)
Chapter 6 Organizer
416(1)
Chapter 6 Review Problems
417(4)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 6 Test
421(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--6
423(2)
Geometry
425(100)
Angles
426(9)
Rectangles and Squares
435(10)
Parallelograms, Trapezoids and Rhombuses
445(8)
Triangles
453(8)
Square Roots
461(7)
How Am I Doing? Sections 7.1--7.5
466(2)
The Pythagorean Theorem
468(9)
Circles
477(10)
Volume
487(8)
Similar Geometric Figures
495(7)
Solving Applied Problems Involving Geometry
502(23)
Chapter 7 Organizer
510(4)
Chapter 7 Review Problems
514(6)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 7 Test
520(3)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--7
523(2)
Statistics
525(46)
Circle Graphs
526(7)
Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
533(8)
How Am I Doing? Sections 8.1--8.2
540(1)
Histograms
541(8)
Mean, Median, and Mode
549(22)
Chapter 8 Organizer
558(2)
Chapter 8 Review Problems
560(6)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 8 Test
566(3)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--8
569(2)
Signed Numbers
571(50)
Adding Signed Numbers
572(12)
Subtracting Signed Numbers
584(6)
Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
590(8)
How Am I Doing? Sections 9.1--9.3
597(1)
Order of Operations with Signed Numbers
598(5)
Scientific Notation
603(18)
Chapter 9 Organizer
612(1)
Chapter 9 Review Problems
613(4)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 9 Test
617(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--9
619(2)
Introduction to Algebra
621(55)
Variables and Like Terms
622(5)
The Distributive Property
627(5)
Solving Equations Using the Addition Property
632(5)
Solving Equations Using the Division or Multiplication Property
637(5)
Solving Equations Using Two Properties
642(7)
How Am I Doing? Sections 10.1--10.5
648(1)
Translating English to Algebra
649(7)
Solving Applied Problems
656(20)
Chapter 10 Organizer
667(2)
Chapter 10 Review Problems
669(3)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 10 Test
672(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--10
674(2)
Practice Final Examination
676
Glossary
1(1)
Appendix A: Consumer Finance Applications
1(20)
Balancing a Checking Account
2(7)
Purchasing a Home
9(7)
Determining the Best Deal When Purchasing a Vehicle
16(5)
Appendix B: Tables
21(4)
Table of Basic Addition Facts
21(1)
Table of Basic Multiplication Facts
21(1)
Table of Prime Factors
22(1)
Table of Square Roots
23(2)
Appendix C: Scientific Calculators
25
Solutions to Practice Problems1(1)
Selected Answers1(1)
Applications Index1(6)
Subject Index7
Photo Credits1

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