Basic Mathematics for College Students, Updated Media Edition (with CD-ROM and MathNOW™, iLrn™ Tutorial Printed Access Card)

by Tussy, Alan S.; Gustafson, R. David

• ISBN13: 9780495188957
• ISBN10: 0495188956
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780534422233, 9781439044421
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-29
• Publisher: Brooks Cole
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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

An Introduction to the Whole Numbers

Adding Whole Numbers

Subtracting Whole Numbers

Multiplying Whole Numbers

Dividing Whole Numbers

Estimation

Prime Factors and Exponents

Order of Operations

Key Concept: Order of Operations

The Integers

An Introduction to the Integers

Addition of Integers

Subtraction of Integers

Multiplication of Integers

Order of Operations and Estimation

Key Concept: Signed Numbers

Fractions And Mixed Numbers

The Fundamental Property of Fractions

Multiplying Fractions

Dividing Fractions

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

LCM and GCF

Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Order of Operations and Complex Fractions

Key Concept: The Fundamental Property of Fractions

Decimals

An Introduction to Decimals

Addition and Subtraction with Decimals

Multiplication with Decimals

Division with Decimals

Square Roots

Key Concept: The Real Numbers

Percent

Percents, Decimals, and Fractions

Solving Percent Problems

Applications of Percents

Interest

Key Concept: Percent

Ratio, Proportion, And Measurement

Ratio

Proportions

American Units of Measurement

Metric Units of measurement

Converting Between American and Metric Units

Key Concept: Proportions

Descriptive Statistics

Reading Graphs and Tables

Mean, Median, and Mode

Key Concept: The Mean, Median, and Mode

An Introduction To Algebra

Solving Equations by Addition and Subtraction

Solving Equations by Division and Multiplication

Algebraic Expressions and Formulas

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions and the Distributive Property

Combining Like Terms

Simplifying Expressions to Solve Equations

Exponents

Key Concept: Variables

Introduction To Geometry

Some Basic Definitions

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Polygons

Properties of Triangles

Perimeters and Areas of Polygons

Circles

Surface Area and Volume

Key Concept: Formulas

Appendix

Polynomials

Appendix

Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

Appendix

Roots and Powers

Appendix

Answers to Selected Exercises

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