Prealgebra
4th Edition
Published on 27. August 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
768 pages
978-0-321-13225-3 (ISBN)
Description
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Prealgebra, Fourth Edition, continues to bring students the Bittinger hallmark five-step problem-solving process, a clear easy-to-read writing style, real-data applications, a superior supplements package, and most of all an accurate text. So, what's new? Let's visit the Fourth Edition!
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 276 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
1715 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-13225-3 (9780321132253)
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Persons
Marvin Bittinger For over thirty years Professor Marvin L. Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level. Since 1968 he has been employed as a professor of mathematics education at Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis. Professor Bittinger has authored 159 publications on topics ranging from Basic Mathematics to Algebra and Trigonometry to Brief Calculus. He received his BA in Mathematics from Manchester College in 1963 and his PhD in Mathematics Education from Purdue University in 1968. Special honors include being Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and being elected to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. His hobbies include hiking, baseball, golf, and bowling and he enjoys membership in the Professional Bowler's Association and the Society for the Advancement of Baseball Research.
Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at a recent mathematics convention giving a lecture entitled, Baseball and Mathematics. In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and three grandchildren.
David Ellenbogen has been teaching community college mathematics for over twenty years. Born in Weehawken New Jersey, David graduated with honors from Bates College. After teaching high school mathematics for two years, David earned a masters degree from the University of Massachusetts. He has taught at Greenfield Community College and Cape Cod Community College in Massachusetts, as well as, at Saint Michaels College, and The University of Vermont. For the past seven years David has been a part time lecturer for the Community College of Vermont where he has served on their statewide math curriculum committee. Currently residing in Colchester, Vermont, David enjoys playing the piano, downhill skiing, basketball, bicycling, hiking, and coaching. He has two sons and a wolf/husky hybrid.
Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at a recent mathematics convention giving a lecture entitled, Baseball and Mathematics. In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and three grandchildren.
David Ellenbogen has been teaching community college mathematics for over twenty years. Born in Weehawken New Jersey, David graduated with honors from Bates College. After teaching high school mathematics for two years, David earned a masters degree from the University of Massachusetts. He has taught at Greenfield Community College and Cape Cod Community College in Massachusetts, as well as, at Saint Michaels College, and The University of Vermont. For the past seven years David has been a part time lecturer for the Community College of Vermont where he has served on their statewide math curriculum committee. Currently residing in Colchester, Vermont, David enjoys playing the piano, downhill skiing, basketball, bicycling, hiking, and coaching. He has two sons and a wolf/husky hybrid.
Content
(All chapters begin with a Pretest and end with a Summary and Review, Chapter Test, and, with the exception of Chapter 1, a Cumulative Review.)
1. Whole Numbers.
Standard Notation.
Addition.
Subtraction.
Rounding and Estimating; Order.
Multiplication and Area.
Division.
Solving Equations.
Applications and Problem Solving.
Exponential Notation and Order of Operations.
2. Introduction to Integers and Algebraic Expressions.
Integers and the Number Line.
Addition of Integers.
Subtraction of Integers.
Multiplication of Integers.
Division of Integers.
Introduction to Algebra and Expressions.
Like Terms and Perimeter.
Solving Equations.
3. Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division.
Multiples and Divisibility.
Factorizations.
Fractions and Fraction Notation
Multiplication of Fractions.
Simplifying.
Multiplying, Simplifying, and More with Area.
Reciprocals and Division.
Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle.
4. Fraction Notation: Addition and Subtraction.
Least Common Multiplies.
Addition, Order, and Applications.
Subtraction, Equations, and Applications.
Solving Equations: Using the Principles Together.
Mixed Numerals.
Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numerals; Applications.
Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numerals; Applications.
5. Decimal Notation.
Decimal Notation.
Addition and Subtraction with Decimals.
Multiplication of Decimals.
Division of Decimals.
More with Fraction Notation and Decimal Notation.
Estimating.
Solving Equations.
Applications and Problem Solving.
6. Introduction to Graphing and Statistics.
Tables and Pictographs.
Bar Graphs and Line Graphs.
Ordered Pairs and Equations in Two Variables.
Graphing Linear Equations.
Means, Medians, and Modes.
Predictions and Probability.
7. Ratio and Proportion.
Introduction to Ratios.
Rates and Unit Prices.
Proportions.
Applications of Proportions.
Geometric Applications.
8. Percent Notation.
Percent Notation.
Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions.
Solving Percent Problems Using Equations.
Applications of Percent.
Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount.
Simple and Compound Interest.
Interest Rates on Credit Cards and Loans.
9. Geometry and Measurement.
Systems of Linear Measurement.
Converting Units of Area.
More with Perimeter and Area.
Volume and Capacity.
Angles.
Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem.
Weight, Mass, and Temperature.
Medical Applications.
10. Polynomials.
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials.
Introduction to Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials.
More Multiplication of Polynomials.
Integers as Exponents.
Scientific Notation.
Developmental Units.
A Addition.
S Subtraction.
M Multiplication.
D Division.
1. Whole Numbers.
Standard Notation.
Addition.
Subtraction.
Rounding and Estimating; Order.
Multiplication and Area.
Division.
Solving Equations.
Applications and Problem Solving.
Exponential Notation and Order of Operations.
2. Introduction to Integers and Algebraic Expressions.
Integers and the Number Line.
Addition of Integers.
Subtraction of Integers.
Multiplication of Integers.
Division of Integers.
Introduction to Algebra and Expressions.
Like Terms and Perimeter.
Solving Equations.
3. Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division.
Multiples and Divisibility.
Factorizations.
Fractions and Fraction Notation
Multiplication of Fractions.
Simplifying.
Multiplying, Simplifying, and More with Area.
Reciprocals and Division.
Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle.
4. Fraction Notation: Addition and Subtraction.
Least Common Multiplies.
Addition, Order, and Applications.
Subtraction, Equations, and Applications.
Solving Equations: Using the Principles Together.
Mixed Numerals.
Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Numerals; Applications.
Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numerals; Applications.
5. Decimal Notation.
Decimal Notation.
Addition and Subtraction with Decimals.
Multiplication of Decimals.
Division of Decimals.
More with Fraction Notation and Decimal Notation.
Estimating.
Solving Equations.
Applications and Problem Solving.
6. Introduction to Graphing and Statistics.
Tables and Pictographs.
Bar Graphs and Line Graphs.
Ordered Pairs and Equations in Two Variables.
Graphing Linear Equations.
Means, Medians, and Modes.
Predictions and Probability.
7. Ratio and Proportion.
Introduction to Ratios.
Rates and Unit Prices.
Proportions.
Applications of Proportions.
Geometric Applications.
8. Percent Notation.
Percent Notation.
Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions.
Solving Percent Problems Using Equations.
Applications of Percent.
Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount.
Simple and Compound Interest.
Interest Rates on Credit Cards and Loans.
9. Geometry and Measurement.
Systems of Linear Measurement.
Converting Units of Area.
More with Perimeter and Area.
Volume and Capacity.
Angles.
Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem.
Weight, Mass, and Temperature.
Medical Applications.
10. Polynomials.
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials.
Introduction to Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials.
More Multiplication of Polynomials.
Integers as Exponents.
Scientific Notation.
Developmental Units.
A Addition.
S Subtraction.
M Multiplication.
D Division.