Essential Mathematics with Applications Student Support Edition

by Barker, Vernon C.; Aufmann, Richard N.; Lockwood, Joanne

• ISBN13: 9780547016474
• ISBN10: 0547016476
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-26
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

The Student Support Edition of Essential Mathematics with Applications, 7/e, brings comprehensive study skills support to students and the latest technology tools to instructors. In addition, the program now includes concept and vocabulary review material, assignment tracking and time management resources, and practice exercises and online homework to enhance student learning and instruction. With its interactive, objective-based approach, Essential Mathematics provides comprehensive, mathematically sound coverage of topics essential to the basic college math course. The Seventh Edition features chapter-opening Prep Tests, real-world applications, and a fresh design--all of which engage students and help them succeed in the course. The Aufmann Interactive Method (AIM) is incorporated throughout the text, ensuring that students interact with and master concepts as they are presented.

Table of Contents

Note: Each chapter concludes with a Chapter Summary and a Chapter Review

Chapters 2-6 include a Cumulative Review

AIM for Success Chapter Checklist Math Word Scramble Concept Review Getting Started

Whole Numbers

Introduction to Whole Numbers

Addition of Whole Numbers

Subtraction of Whole Numbers

Multiplication of Whole Numbers

Division of Whole Numbers

Exponential Notation and the Order of Operations Agreement

Prime Numbers and Factoring Focus on Problem Solving: Questions to Ask Projects and Group Activities: Order of Operations; Patterns in Mathematics; Search the World Wide Web

Fractions

The Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor

Introduction to Fractions

Writing Equivalent Fractions

Addition of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Subtraction of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Order, Exponents, and the Order of Operations Agreement Focus on Problem Solving: Common Knowledge Projects and Group Activities: Music; Construction; Fractions of Diagrams

Decimals

Introduction to Decimals

Addition of Decimals

Subtraction of Decimals

Multiplication of Decimals

Division of Decimals

Comparing and Converting Fractions and Decimals Focus on Problem Solving: Relevant Information Projects and Group Activities: Fractions as Terminating or Repeating Decimals

Ratio and Proportion

Ratio

Rates

Proportions Focus on Problem Solving: Looking for a Pattern Projects and Group Activities: The Golden Ratio; Drawing the Floor Plans for a Building; The U.S. House of Representatives

Percents

Introduction to Percents

Percent Equations: Part I

Percent Equations: Part II

Percent Equations: Part III

Percent Problems: Proportion Method Focus on Problem Solving: Using a Calculator as a Problem-Solving Tool; Using Estimation as a Problem-Solving Tool Projects and Group Activities: Health; Consumer Price Index

Applications for Business and Consumers

Applications to Purchasing

Percent Increase and Percent Decrease

Interest

Real Estate Expenses

Car Expenses

Wages

Bank Statements Focus on Problem Solving: Counterexamples Projects and Group Activities: Buying a Car Final Examination

Appendix Compound Interest Table Monthly Payment Table Solutions to You-Try-Its Answers to the Odd-Numbered Exercises

Glossary

Index

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