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Basic College Mathematics, 3rd Edition

1Whole Numbers

1.1Introduction to Whole Numbers1.2Addition of Whole Numbers and Perimeter1.3Subtraction of Whole Numbers1.4Rounding and Estimating1.5Multiplication of Whole Numbers and Area1.6Division of Whole NumbersPRE: Operations on Whole Numbers1.7Exponents, Square Roots, and the Order of Operations1.8Problem Solving StrategiesGroup Activity: Becoming a Successful Student

2Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Multiplication and Division

2.1Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers2.2Prime Numbers and Factorizations2.3Simplifying Fractions to Lowest Terms2.4Multiplication of Fractions and Applications2.5Division of Fractions and ApplicationsPRE: Multiplication and Division of Fractions2.6Multiplication and Division of Mixed NumbersGroup Activity: Cooking for Company

3Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Addition and Subtraction

3.1Addition and Subtraction of Like Fractions3.2Least Common Multiple3.3Addition and Subtraction of Unlike Fractions3.4Addition and Subtractions of Mixed NumbersPRE: Operations on Fractions and Mixed Numbers3.5Order of Operations and Applications of Fractions and Mixed NumbersGroup Activity: Card Games with Fractions

4Decimals

4.1Decimal Notation and Rounding4.2Addition and Subtraction of Decimals4.3Multiplication of Decimals4.4Division of DecimalsPRE: Operations on Decimals4.5Fractions as Decimals4.6Order of Operations and Applications of DecimalsGroup Activity: Purchasing from a Catalog

5Ratio and Proportion

5.1Ratios5.2Rates and Unit Cost5.3ProportionsPRE: Operations on Fractions versus Solving Proportions5.4Applications of Proportions and Similar FiguresGroup Activity: Investigating Probability

6Percents

6.1Percents and Their Fraction and Decimal Forms6.2Fractions and Decimals and Their Percent Forms6.3Percent Proportions and Applications6.4Percent Equations and ApplicationsPRE: Percents6.5Applications Involving Sales Tax, Commission, Discount, and Markup6.6Percent Increase and Decrease6.7Simple and Compound InterestGroup Activity: Credit Card Investment

7Measurement

7.1Converting US Customary Units of Length7.2Converting US Customary Units of Time, Weight, and Capacity7.3Metric Units of Length7.4Metric Units of Mass and Capactiy and Medical ApplicationsPRE: US Customary and Metric Conversions7.5Converting Between US Customary and Metric UnitsGroup Activity: Remodeling the Classroom

8Geometry

8.1Lines and Angles8.2Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem8.3Quadrilaterals, Perimeter, and Area8.4Circles, Circumference, and AreaPRE: Area, Perimeter, and Circumference8.5VolumeGroup Activity: Constructing a Golden Rectangle

9Introduction to Statistics

9.1Tables, Bar Graphs, Pictographs, and Lines Graphs9.2Frequency Distributions and Histograms9.3Circle Graphs9.4Mean, Median, and Mode9.5Introduction to ProbabilityGroup Activity: Creating a Statistical Report

10Real Numbers

10.1Real Numbers and the Real Number Line10.2Addition of Real Numbers10.3Subtraction of Real NumbersPRE: Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers10.4Multiplication and Division of Real NumbersPRE: Operations on Real Numbers10.5Order of OperationsGroup Activity: Checking Weather Predictions

11Solving Equations

11.1Properties of Real Numbers11.2Simplifying Expressions11.3Addition and Subtraction Properties of Equality11.4Multiplication and Division Properties of Equality11.5Solving Equations with Multiple StepsPRE: Equations versus Expressions11.6Applications and Problem Solving Group Activity: Deciphering a Coded Message

Additional Topics Appendix

A.1Energy and PowerA.2Scientific NotationA.3Rectangular Coordinate System

ISBN-13

9780077431327

ISBN-10

0077431324

Weight

3.46 Pounds

Dimensions

8.30 x 1.10 x 10.90 In

List Price

$179.79

Edition

3rd Edition

Format

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Pages

1568 pages

Publisher

McGraw Hill

Published On

2014-05-12



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