Basic College Mathematics
5th Edition
Published on 1. June 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
716 pages
978-0-321-01265-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Lial/Miller developmental mathematics paperback series has helped thousands of students to succeed in math.
In keeping with its proven track record as a market leader, this revision includes an enhanced art program, many new exercises, and three new features: Calculator Tips, Numbers in the Real World, and Mathematical Connections. In addition, its comprehensive support package of materials and supplements has been fully revised and updated and provides support to both students and instructors, including a "Real to Reel" video series and a World Wide Web site (www.mathnotes.com), both new to this edition.
In keeping with its proven track record as a market leader, this revision includes an enhanced art program, many new exercises, and three new features: Calculator Tips, Numbers in the Real World, and Mathematical Connections. In addition, its comprehensive support package of materials and supplements has been fully revised and updated and provides support to both students and instructors, including a "Real to Reel" video series and a World Wide Web site (www.mathnotes.com), both new to this edition.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-01265-4 (9780321012654)
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Margaret L. Lial | Stanley A. Salzman | Diana L. Hestwood
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Content
1. Whole Numbers.
Reading and Writing Whole Numbers.
Addition of Whole Numbers.
Subtraction of Whole Numbers.
Multiplication of Whole Numbers.
Division of Whole Numbers.
Long Division.
Rounding Whole Numbers.
Roots and Order of Operations.
Solving Application Problems.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
2. Multiplying and Dividing Fractions.
Fractions.
Basics of Fractions.
Mixed Numbers.
Factors.
Writing a Fraction in Lowest Terms.
Multiplication of Fractions.
Applications of Multiplication.
Dividing Fractions.
Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numbers.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-2.
3. Adding and Subtracting Fractions.
Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions.
Least Common Multiples.
Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions.
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers.
Order Relations and the Order of Operations.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-3.
4. Decimals.
Reading and Writing Decimals.
Rounding Decimals.
Adding Decimals.
Subtracting Decimals.
Multiplying Decimals.
Dividing Decimals.
Writing Fractions as Decimals.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-4.
5. Ratio and Proportion.
Rates.
Proportions.
Solving Proportions.
Applications of Proportions.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-5.
6. Percent.
Basics of Percent.
Percents and Fractions.
The Percent Proportion.
Identifying the Parts in a Percent Problem.
Using Proportions to Solve Percent Problems.
The Percent Equation.
Applications of Percent.
Simple Interest.
Compound Interest.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-6.
7. Measurement.
The English System.
The Metric System-Length.
The Metric System-Capacity and Weight (Mass).
Applications of Metric Measurement.
Metric-English Conversions and Temperature.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-7.
8. Geometry.
Basic Geometric Terms.
Angles and Their Relationships.
Rectangles and Squares.
Parallelograms and Trapezoids.
Triangles.
Circles.
Volume.
Pythagorean Theorem.
Similar Triangles.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-8.
9. Basic Algebra.
Addition and Subtraction of Signed Numbers.
Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers.
Order of Operations.
Evaluating Expressions and Formulas.
Solving Equations.
Solving Equations with Several Steps.
Applications.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-9.
10. Statistics.
Graphs.
Bar Graphs and Line Graphs.
Frequency Distributions and Histograms.
Mean, Median, and Mode.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-10.
Appendixes.
Appendix A. Scientific Calculators.
Appendix B. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning.
Answers to Selected Exercises.
Solutions to Selected Exercises.
Index.
Video Correlation Guide.
Reading and Writing Whole Numbers.
Addition of Whole Numbers.
Subtraction of Whole Numbers.
Multiplication of Whole Numbers.
Division of Whole Numbers.
Long Division.
Rounding Whole Numbers.
Roots and Order of Operations.
Solving Application Problems.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
2. Multiplying and Dividing Fractions.
Fractions.
Basics of Fractions.
Mixed Numbers.
Factors.
Writing a Fraction in Lowest Terms.
Multiplication of Fractions.
Applications of Multiplication.
Dividing Fractions.
Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numbers.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-2.
3. Adding and Subtracting Fractions.
Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions.
Least Common Multiples.
Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions.
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers.
Order Relations and the Order of Operations.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-3.
4. Decimals.
Reading and Writing Decimals.
Rounding Decimals.
Adding Decimals.
Subtracting Decimals.
Multiplying Decimals.
Dividing Decimals.
Writing Fractions as Decimals.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-4.
5. Ratio and Proportion.
Rates.
Proportions.
Solving Proportions.
Applications of Proportions.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-5.
6. Percent.
Basics of Percent.
Percents and Fractions.
The Percent Proportion.
Identifying the Parts in a Percent Problem.
Using Proportions to Solve Percent Problems.
The Percent Equation.
Applications of Percent.
Simple Interest.
Compound Interest.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-6.
7. Measurement.
The English System.
The Metric System-Length.
The Metric System-Capacity and Weight (Mass).
Applications of Metric Measurement.
Metric-English Conversions and Temperature.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-7.
8. Geometry.
Basic Geometric Terms.
Angles and Their Relationships.
Rectangles and Squares.
Parallelograms and Trapezoids.
Triangles.
Circles.
Volume.
Pythagorean Theorem.
Similar Triangles.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-8.
9. Basic Algebra.
Addition and Subtraction of Signed Numbers.
Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers.
Order of Operations.
Evaluating Expressions and Formulas.
Solving Equations.
Solving Equations with Several Steps.
Applications.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-9.
10. Statistics.
Graphs.
Bar Graphs and Line Graphs.
Frequency Distributions and Histograms.
Mean, Median, and Mode.
Summary.
Review Exercises.
Test.
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1-10.
Appendixes.
Appendix A. Scientific Calculators.
Appendix B. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning.
Answers to Selected Exercises.
Solutions to Selected Exercises.
Index.
Video Correlation Guide.