Basic Mathematics For College Students

by Tussy,Alan S.

• ISBN13: 9780534422233
• ISBN10: 0534422233
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-15
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

The fundamental goal in Tussy and Gustafson's BASIC MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, Third Edition is to teach students to read, write, and think about mathematics through building a conceptual foundation in the language of mathematics. The book blends instructional approaches that include vocabulary, practice, and well-defined pedagogy, along with an emphasis on reasoning, modeling, communication, and technology skills. Also students planning to take an introductory algebra course in the future can use this text to build the mathematical foundation they will need. Tussy and Gustafson understand the challenges of teaching developmental students and this book reflects a holistic approach to teaching mathematics that includes developing study skills, problem solving, and critical thinking alongside mathematical concepts. New features in this edition include a pretest for students to gauge their understanding of prerequisite concepts, problems that make correlations between student life and the mathematical concepts, and study skills information designed to give students the best chance to succeed in the course. Additionally, the text's widely acclaimed Study Sets at the end of every section are tailored to improve students' ability to read, write, and communicate mathematical ideas.

Table of Contents

Whole Numbers	1	(74)
TLE Lesson 1: Whole Numbers
TLE Lesson 2: Prime Factors and Exponents
TLE Lesson 3: Order of Operations
An Introduction to the Whole Numbers	4	(9)
Adding Whole Numbers	13	(9)
Subtracting Whole Numbers	22	(6)
Multiplying Whole Numbers	28	(11)
Dividing Whole Numbers	39	(10)
Estimation	47	(2)
Prime Factors and Exponents	49	(8)
Order of Operations	57	(18)
Key Concept: Order of Operations	66	(1)
Accent on Teamwork	67	(1)
Chapter Review	68	(5)
Chapter Test	73	(2)
The Integers	75	(62)
TLE Lesson 4: An Introduction to Integers
TLE Lesson 5: Adding Integers
TLE Lesson 6: Subtracting Integers
An Introduction to the Integers	78	(11)
Adding Integers	89	(9)
Subtracting Integers	98	(7)
Multiplying Integers	105	(9)
Dividing Integers	114	(5)
Order of Operations and Estimation	119	(18)
Key Concept: Signed Numbers	126	(1)
Accent on Teamwork	127	(1)
Chapter Review	128	(5)
Chapter Test	133	(2)
Cumulative Review Exercises	135	(2)
Fractions and Mixed Numbers	137	(76)
TLE Lesson 7: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
TLE Lesson 8: Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Fractions	140	(8)
Multiplying Fractions	148	(8)
Dividing Fractions	156	(7)
Adding and Subtracting Fractions	163	(12)
The LCM and the GCF	173	(2)
Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers	175	(8)
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers	183	(9)
Order of Operations and Complex Fractions	192	(21)
Key Concept: The Fundamental Property of Fractions	201	(1)
Accent on Teamwork	202	(1)
Chapter Review	203	(6)
Chapter Test	209	(2)
Cumulative Review Exercises	211	(2)
Decimals	213	(64)
TLE Lesson 9: Decimal Conversions
TLE Lesson 10: Ordering Numbers
An Introduction to Decimals	216	(9)
Adding and Subtracting Decimals	225	(7)
Multiplying Decimals	232	(9)
Dividing Decimals	241	(10)
Estimation	249	(2)
Fractions and Decimals	251	(9)
Square Roots	260	(17)
Key Concept: The Real Numbers	266	(1)
Accent on Teamwork	267	(1)
Chapter Review	268	(5)
Chapter Test	273	(2)
Cumulative Review Exercises	275	(2)
Percent	277	(50)
TLE Lesson 11: Percent
Percents, Decimals, and Fractions	280	(9)
Solving Percent Problems	289	(9)
Applications of Percent	298	(12)
Estimation	307	(3)
Interest	310	(17)
Key Concept: Percent	317	(1)
Accent on Teamwork	318	(1)
Chapter Review	319	(4)
Chapter Test	323	(2)
Cumulative Review Exercises	325	(2)
Ratio, Proportion, and Measurement	327	(60)
TLE Lesson 12: Measurement
Ratios	330	(8)
Proportions	338	(10)
American Units of Measurement	348	(9)
Metric Units of Measurement	357	(11)
Converting between American and Metric Units	368	(19)
Key Concept: Proportions	376	(1)
Accent on Teamwork	377	(1)
Chapter Review	378	(5)
Chapter Test	383	(2)
Cumulative Review Exercises	385	(2)
Descriptive Statistics	387	(32)
TLE Lesson 13: Statistics
Reading Graphs and Tables	390	(11)
Mean, Median, and Mode	401	(18)
Key Concept: Mean, Median, and Mode	409	(1)
Accent on Teamwork	410	(1)
Chapter Review	411	(4)
Chapter Test	415	(2)
Cumulative Review Exercises	417	(2)
An Introduction to Algebra	419	(72)
TLE Lesson 14: Writing and Evaluating Expressions
TLE Lesson 15: Solving Equations
Solving Equations by Addition and Subtraction	422	(9)
Solving Equations by Division and Multiplication	431	(9)
Algebraic Expressions and Formulas	440	(11)
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions and the Distributive Property	451	(6)
Combining Like Terms	457	(9)
Simplifying Expressions to Solve Equations	466	(6)
Exponents	472	(19)
Key Concept: Variables	479	(1)
Accent on Teamwork	480	(1)
Chapter Review	481	(6)
Chapter Test	487	(2)
Cumulative Review Exercises	489	(2)
An Introduction to Geometry	491
TLE Lesson 16: Perimeter and Area
Some Basic Definitions	494	(9)
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines	503	(7)
Polygons	510	(7)
Properties of Triangles	517	(9)
Perimeters and Areas of Polygons	526	(12)
Circles	538	(8)
Surface Area and Volume	546
Key Concept: Formulas	557	(1)
Accent on Teamwork	558	(1)
Chapter Review	559	(10)
Chapter Test	569	(2)
Cumulative Review Exercises	571
Appendix I Polynomials	1	(14)
Introduction to Polynomials	1	(3)
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials	4	(6)
Multiplying Polynomials	10	(5)
Appendix II Inductive and Deductive Reasoning	15	(7)
Appendix III Roots and Powers	22	(1)
Appendix IV Answers to Selected Exercises (Appears in the Student Edition only)	23
Index	1