Prealgebra
3rd Edition
Published on 6. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
800 pages
978-0-13-148298-2 (ISBN)
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Jamie Blair, John Tobey, and Jeff Slater are experienced developmental math authors and active classroom teachers. They have carefully crafted their texts to support students in this course by staying with them every step of the way. Blair, Tobey and Slater... With you every step of the way.
This 3rd edtion of Prealgebra is appropriate for a 1-sem course in Prealgebra and was designed to bridge the gap between arithmetic and algebra topics. Intended for those students who are preparing to take an elementary algebra course and have either not studied algebra or have been previously unsuccessful in arithmetic or algebra. This text integrates algebra rules and concepts with those of arithmetic, sprialing the topics and teaching why, not memorization. Also teaches students the specific study skills necessary to accomade their individual learning styels.
This 3rd edtion of Prealgebra is appropriate for a 1-sem course in Prealgebra and was designed to bridge the gap between arithmetic and algebra topics. Intended for those students who are preparing to take an elementary algebra course and have either not studied algebra or have been previously unsuccessful in arithmetic or algebra. This text integrates algebra rules and concepts with those of arithmetic, sprialing the topics and teaching why, not memorization. Also teaches students the specific study skills necessary to accomade their individual learning styels.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
1540 gr
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978-0-13-148298-2 (9780131482982)
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Content
How Am I Doing? Guide to Math Success (inside front cover)
To the Student
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Whole Numbers and Introduction to Algebra
1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers
1.2 Adding Whole Number Expressions
1.3 Subtracting Whole Number Expressions
1.4 Multiplying Whole Number Expressions
1.5 Dividing Whole Number Expressions
1.6 Exponents and the Order of Operations
How Am I Doing? Sections 1.1-1.6
1.7 More on Algebraic Expressions
1.8 Introduction to Solving Linear Equations
1.9 Solving Applied Problems Using Several Operations
Chapter 1 Organizer
Chapter 1 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 1 Test
Chapter 2 Integers
2.1 Understanding Integers
2.2 Adding Integers
2.3 Subtracting Integers
How Am I Doing? Sections 2.1-2.3
2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers
2.5 The Order of Operations and Applications Involving Integers
2.6 Simplifying and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Chapter 2 Organizer
Chapter 2 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 2 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-2
Chapter 3 Introduction to Equations and Algebraic Expressions
3.1 Solving Equations of the Form x + a = c and x - a = c
3.2 Solving Equations of the Form ax = c
How Am I Doing? Sections 3.1-3.2
3.3 Equations and Geometric Formulas
3.4 Performing Operations with Exponents
Chapter 3 Organizer
Chapter 3 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 3 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-3
Chapter 4 Fractions, Ratio, and Proportion
4.1 Factoring Whole Numbers
4.2 Understanding Fractions
4.3 Simplifying Fractional Expressions
How Am I Doing? Sections 4.1-4.3
4.4 Simplifying Fractional Expressions with Exponents
4.5 Ratios and Rates
4.6 Proportions and Applications
Chapter 4 Organizer
Chapter 4 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 4 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-4
Chapter 5 Operations on Fractional Expressions
5.1 Multiplying and Dividing Fractional Expressions
5.2 Multiples and Least Common Multiples of Algebraic Expressions
5.3 Adding and Subtracting Fractional Expressions
5.4 Operations with Mixed Numbers
How Am I Doing? Sections 5.1-5.4
5.5 Order of Operations and Complex Fractions
5.6 Solving Applied Problems Involving Fractions
5.7 Solving Equations of the Form
Chapter 5 Organizer
Chapter 5 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 5 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-5
Chapter 6 Polynomials
6.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
6.2 Multiplying Polynomials
How Am I Doing? Sections 6.1-6.2
6.3 Translating from English to Algebra
6.4 Factoring Using the Greatest Common Factor
Chapter 6 Organizer
Chapter 6 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 6 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-6
Chapter 7 Solving Equations
7.1 Solving Equations Using One Principle of Equality
7.2 Solving Equations Using More Than One Principle of Equality
7.3 Solving Equations with Parentheses
How Am I Doing? Sections 7.1-7.3
7.4 Solving Equations with Fractions
7.5 Using Equations to Solve Applied Problems
Chapter 7 Organizer
Chapter 7 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 7 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-7
Chapter 8 Decimals and Percents
8.1 Understanding Decimal Fractions
8.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimal Expressions
8.3 Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Expressions
8.4 Solving Equations and Applied Problems Involving Decimals
How Am I Doing? Sections 8.1-8.4
8.5 Estimating with Percents
8.6 Percents
8.7 Solving Percent Problems Using Equations
8.8 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
8.9 Solving Applied Problems Involving Percents
Chapter 8 Organizer
Chapter 8 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 8 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-8
Chapter 9 Graphing and Statistics
9.1 Interpreting and Constructing Graphs
9.2 Mean, Median, and Mode
How Am I Doing? Sections 9.1-9.2
9.3 The Rectangular Coordinate System
9.4 Linear Equations in Two Variables
Chapter 9 Organizer
Chapter 9 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 9 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-9
Chapter 10 Measurement and Geometric Figures
10.1 Using Unit Fractions with U.S. and Metric Units
10.2 Converting Between the U.S. and Metric Systems
10.3 Angles
How Am I Doing? Sections 10.1-10.3
10.4 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
10.5 The Circle
10.6 Volume
10.7 Similar Geometric Figures
Chapter 10 Organizer
Chapter 10 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 10 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-10
Practice Final Examination
Glossary
Appendix A Consumer Finance Applications
Appendix B Introduction to U.S. and Metric Units of Measurement
Appendix C Scientific Calculators
Appendix D Congruent Triangles
Appendix E Additional Arithmetic Practice
Solutions to Practice Problems
Answers to Selected Exercises
Applications Index
Index
Photo Credits
To the Student
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Whole Numbers and Introduction to Algebra
1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers
1.2 Adding Whole Number Expressions
1.3 Subtracting Whole Number Expressions
1.4 Multiplying Whole Number Expressions
1.5 Dividing Whole Number Expressions
1.6 Exponents and the Order of Operations
How Am I Doing? Sections 1.1-1.6
1.7 More on Algebraic Expressions
1.8 Introduction to Solving Linear Equations
1.9 Solving Applied Problems Using Several Operations
Chapter 1 Organizer
Chapter 1 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 1 Test
Chapter 2 Integers
2.1 Understanding Integers
2.2 Adding Integers
2.3 Subtracting Integers
How Am I Doing? Sections 2.1-2.3
2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers
2.5 The Order of Operations and Applications Involving Integers
2.6 Simplifying and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Chapter 2 Organizer
Chapter 2 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 2 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-2
Chapter 3 Introduction to Equations and Algebraic Expressions
3.1 Solving Equations of the Form x + a = c and x - a = c
3.2 Solving Equations of the Form ax = c
How Am I Doing? Sections 3.1-3.2
3.3 Equations and Geometric Formulas
3.4 Performing Operations with Exponents
Chapter 3 Organizer
Chapter 3 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 3 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-3
Chapter 4 Fractions, Ratio, and Proportion
4.1 Factoring Whole Numbers
4.2 Understanding Fractions
4.3 Simplifying Fractional Expressions
How Am I Doing? Sections 4.1-4.3
4.4 Simplifying Fractional Expressions with Exponents
4.5 Ratios and Rates
4.6 Proportions and Applications
Chapter 4 Organizer
Chapter 4 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 4 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-4
Chapter 5 Operations on Fractional Expressions
5.1 Multiplying and Dividing Fractional Expressions
5.2 Multiples and Least Common Multiples of Algebraic Expressions
5.3 Adding and Subtracting Fractional Expressions
5.4 Operations with Mixed Numbers
How Am I Doing? Sections 5.1-5.4
5.5 Order of Operations and Complex Fractions
5.6 Solving Applied Problems Involving Fractions
5.7 Solving Equations of the Form
Chapter 5 Organizer
Chapter 5 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 5 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-5
Chapter 6 Polynomials
6.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
6.2 Multiplying Polynomials
How Am I Doing? Sections 6.1-6.2
6.3 Translating from English to Algebra
6.4 Factoring Using the Greatest Common Factor
Chapter 6 Organizer
Chapter 6 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 6 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-6
Chapter 7 Solving Equations
7.1 Solving Equations Using One Principle of Equality
7.2 Solving Equations Using More Than One Principle of Equality
7.3 Solving Equations with Parentheses
How Am I Doing? Sections 7.1-7.3
7.4 Solving Equations with Fractions
7.5 Using Equations to Solve Applied Problems
Chapter 7 Organizer
Chapter 7 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 7 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-7
Chapter 8 Decimals and Percents
8.1 Understanding Decimal Fractions
8.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimal Expressions
8.3 Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Expressions
8.4 Solving Equations and Applied Problems Involving Decimals
How Am I Doing? Sections 8.1-8.4
8.5 Estimating with Percents
8.6 Percents
8.7 Solving Percent Problems Using Equations
8.8 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
8.9 Solving Applied Problems Involving Percents
Chapter 8 Organizer
Chapter 8 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 8 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-8
Chapter 9 Graphing and Statistics
9.1 Interpreting and Constructing Graphs
9.2 Mean, Median, and Mode
How Am I Doing? Sections 9.1-9.2
9.3 The Rectangular Coordinate System
9.4 Linear Equations in Two Variables
Chapter 9 Organizer
Chapter 9 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 9 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-9
Chapter 10 Measurement and Geometric Figures
10.1 Using Unit Fractions with U.S. and Metric Units
10.2 Converting Between the U.S. and Metric Systems
10.3 Angles
How Am I Doing? Sections 10.1-10.3
10.4 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
10.5 The Circle
10.6 Volume
10.7 Similar Geometric Figures
Chapter 10 Organizer
Chapter 10 Review Problems
How Am I Doing? Chapter 10 Test
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-10
Practice Final Examination
Glossary
Appendix A Consumer Finance Applications
Appendix B Introduction to U.S. and Metric Units of Measurement
Appendix C Scientific Calculators
Appendix D Congruent Triangles
Appendix E Additional Arithmetic Practice
Solutions to Practice Problems
Answers to Selected Exercises
Applications Index
Index
Photo Credits