Prealgebra

by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.

• ISBN13: 9780201340242
• ISBN10: 0201340240
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Addison Wesley

Summary

Prealgebra, Second Edition, helps students not only learn but also retain, mathematical concepts - an important challenge that math instruction must meet in order to ensure the current and future success of mathematics students. A strong revision that includes a new design, a new art program, and key content enhancements, our text incorporates a careful development of mathematical concepts, a focus on the ""why"" behind the mathematics, and a problem-solving approach that can be applied in all math courses, as well as in everyday life. Refine pedagogy and an enhanced supplements package also provide maximum help and support for both instructors and students.

Table of Contents

Operations on the Whole Numbers
Pretest	2	(1)
Standard Notation	3	(6)
Improving Your Math Study Skills: Tips for Using This Textbook	6	(3)
Addition	9	(10)
Improving Your Math Study Skills: Getting Started in a Math Class: The First-Day Handout or Syllabus	14	(5)
Subtraction	19	(8)
Rounding and Estimating; Order	27	(6)
Multiplication and Area	33	(10)
Division	43	(12)
Improving Your Math Study Skills: Homework	50	(5)
Solving Equations	55	(6)
Applications and Problem Solving	61	(12)
Exponential Notation and Order of Operations	73	(10)
Summary and Review Exercises	79	(2)
Test	81	(2)
Introduction to Integers and Algebraic Expressions	83	(60)
Pretest	84	(1)
Integers and the Number Line	85	(8)
Improving Your Math Study Skills: Learning Resources and Time Management	90	(3)
Addition of Integers	93	(4)
Subtraction of Integers	97	(8)
Improving Your Math Study Skills: Studying for Tests and Making the Most of Tutoring Sessions	100	(5)
Multiplication of Integers	105	(6)
Division of Integers	111	(4)
Introduction to Algebra and Expressions	115	(6)
Like Terms and Perimeter	121	(10)
Solving Equations	131	(12)
Summary and Review Exercises	137	(2)
Test	139	(2)
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-2	141	(2)
Fractional Notation: Multiplication and Division	143	(62)
Pretest	144	(1)
Multiples and Divisibility	145	(8)
Improving Your Math Study Skills: Classwork Before and During Class	150	(3)
Factorizations	153	(6)
Fractions	159	(6)
Multiplication	165	(6)
Simplifying	171	(6)
Multiplying, Simplifying, and More with Area	177	(10)
Reciprocals and Division	187	(8)
Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle	195	(10)
Summary and Review Exercises	199	(2)
Test	201	(2)
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-3	203	(2)
Fractional Notation: Addition and Subtraction	205	(68)
Pretest	206	(1)
Least Common Multiples	207	(6)
Addition and Order	213	(10)
Subtraction, Equations, and Applications	223	(8)
Solving Equations: Using the Principles Together	231	(6)
Mixed Numerals	237	(6)
Addition and Subtraction Using Mixed Numerals; Applications	243	(10)
Multiplication and Division Using Mixed Numerals; Applications	253	(20)
Summary and Review Exercises	265	(4)
Test	269	(2)
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-4	271	(2)
Decimal Notation	273	(78)
Pretest	274	(1)
Decimal Notation	275	(8)
Addition and Subtraction with Decimals	283	(8)
Multiplication with Decimals	291	(8)
Division with Decimals	299	(10)
More with Fractional Notation and Decimal Notation	309	(10)
Estimating	319	(6)
Improving Your Math Study Skills: Study Tips for Trouble Spots	322	(3)
Solving Equations	325	(8)
Applications and Problem Solving	333	(18)
Summary and Review Exercises	345	(2)
Test	347	(2)
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-5	349	(2)
Introduction to Graphing and Statistics	351	(66)
Pretest	352	(1)
Tables and Pictographs	353	(10)
Bar Graphs and Line Graphs	363	(12)
Improving Your Math Study Skills: How Many Women Have Won the Ultimate Math Contest?	368	(7)
Ordered Pairs and Equations in Two Variables	375	(8)
Graphing Linear Equations	383	(10)
Means, Medians, and Modes	393	(6)
Predictions and Probability	399	(18)
Summary and Review Exercises	407	(4)
Test	411	(4)
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-6	415	(2)
Ratio and Proportion	417	(36)
Pretest	418	(1)
Introduction to Ratios	419	(4)
Rates and Unit Prices	423	(6)
Proportions	429	(6)
Applications of Proportions	435	(4)
Geometric Applications	439	(14)
Summary and Review Exercises	447	(2)
Test	449	(2)
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-7	451	(2)
Percent Notation	453	(58)
Pretest	454	(1)
Percent Notation	455	(12)
Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions	467	(6)
Solving Percent Problems Using Equations	473	(6)
Applications of Percent	479	(8)
Consumer Applications: Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount	487	(10)
Consumer Applications: Interest	497	(14)
Summary and Review Exercises	505	(2)
Test	507	(2)
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-8	509	(2)
Geometry and Measures	511	(70)
Pretest	512	(1)
Systems of Linear Measurement	513	(10)
More with Perimeter and Area	523	(12)
Converting Units of Area	535	(6)
Angles	541	(6)
Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem	547	(8)
Volume and Capacity	555	(10)
Weight, Mass, and Temperature	565	(16)
Summary and Review Exercises	573	(4)
Test	577	(2)
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-9	579	(2)
Polynomials	581	(38)
Pretest	582	(1)
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials	583	(8)
Introduction to Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials	591	(8)
Improving Your Math Study Skills: Preparing for a Final Exam	596	(3)
More Multiplication of Polynomials	599	(4)
Integers as Exponents	603	(16)
Summary and Review Exercises	609	(2)
Test	611	(2)
Final Examination	613	(6)
Developmental Units	619
A Addition	620	(7)
S Subtraction	627	(8)
M Multiplication	635	(8)
D Division	643
Answers	1	(1)
Index	1	(8)
Index of Applications	9