Basic Mathematics Through Applications

by Akst, Geoffrey; Bragg, Sadie

• ISBN13: 9780201795325
• ISBN10: 0201795329
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Addison Wesley

Summary

The second edition of Akst/Bragg's Basic Mathematics through Applications brings you even more of a good thing! Throughout the text, motivating real-world applications, examples, and exercises demonstrate how integral mathematical understanding is to student mastery in other disciplines, a variety of occupations, and everyday situations. A distinctive side-by-side format, pairing each example with a corresponding practice exercise, encourages students to get actively involved in the mathematical content from the start. Unique Mindstretchers target different levels and types of student understanding in one comprehensive section problem set per section. Mindstretchers incorporate related investigation, critical thinking, reasoning, and pattern recognition exercises along with corresponding group work and historical connections. Compelling Historical Notes give students more evidence that mathematics grew out of a universal need to find efficient solutions to everyday problems. Plenty of practice exercises provide ample opportunity for students to thoroughly master basic mathematics skills and develop confidence in their understanding. Finally, new MyMathLab icons in the margins of the text indicate to students that there is a video clip, animated example, or practice exercise for them to explore on-line if you take advantage of the package deal.

Table of Contents

Whole Numbers

Introduction to Whole Numbers

Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers

Multiplying Whole Numbers

Dividing Whole Numbers

Exponents, Order of Operations, and Averages

More on Solving Word Problems

Fractions

Factors and Prime Numbers

Introduction to Fractions

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

Decimals

Introduction to Decimals

Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Multiplying Decimals

Dividing Decimals

Basic Algebra: Solving Simple Equations

Introduction to Basic Algebra

Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations

Solving Multiplication and Division Equations

Ratio and Proportion

Introduction to Ratios

Solving Proportions

Percents

Introduction to Percents

Solving Percent Problems

More on Percents

Signed Numbers

Introduction to Signed Numbers

Adding Signed Numbers

Subtracting Signed Numbers

Multiplying Signed Numbers

Dividing Signed Numbers

Basic Statistics

Introduction to Basic Statistics

Tables and Graphs

More on Algebra

Solving Two-Step Equations

Solving Multistep Equations

Using Formulas

Measurement and Units

U.S. Customary Units

Metric Units and Metric/U.S

Customary Unit Conversions

Basic Geometry

Introduction to Basic Geometry

Perimeter and Circumference

Area

Volume

Similar Triangles

Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem

Appendix

The Times Table

Common Fraction, Decimal, and Percent Equivalents

A Table of Squares and Square Roots

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