Prealgebra
2nd Edition
Published on 3. April 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
710 pages
978-0-13-242470-7 (ISBN)
Description
Appropriate for freshman-level prealgebra courses.
This text's clear, well-constructed and straightforward writing style makes it accessible to even the most apprehensive math students. The primary focus of the pedagogy, presentation and other elements is to ease the transition into algebra; for example, emphasis is placed on basic arithmetic operations within algebraic contexts. The Second Edition includes a greater integration of NCTM and AMATYC standards, including more emphasis on visualization, problem solving and data analysis.
This text's clear, well-constructed and straightforward writing style makes it accessible to even the most apprehensive math students. The primary focus of the pedagogy, presentation and other elements is to ease the transition into algebra; for example, emphasis is placed on basic arithmetic operations within algebraic contexts. The Second Edition includes a greater integration of NCTM and AMATYC standards, including more emphasis on visualization, problem solving and data analysis.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1441 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-242470-7 (9780132424707)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
K. Elayn Martin-Gay
Prealgebra
Book
12/1992
2nd Edition
Prentice-Hall
€63.08
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Content
(NOTE: Each chapter ends with highlights, review, test and cumulative review.)
1. Whole Numbers and Introduction to Algebra.
Place Value and Reading Tables. Adding Whole Numbers and Perimeter. Subtracting Whole Numbers. Rounding and Estimating. Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area. Dividing Whole Numbers. Exponents and Order of Operations. Introduction toVariables and Algebraic Expressions.
2. Integers.
Introduction to Integers. Adding Integers. Subtracting Integers. Multiplying and Dividing Integers. Order of Operations.
3. Solving Equations and Problem Solving.
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions. Solving Equations: The Addition Property of Equality. Solving Equations: The Division Property of Equality. Solving Linear Equations in One Variable. Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving. Perimeter and Problem Solving.
4. Fractions.
Introduction to Fractions and Equivalent Fractions. Factors and Lowest Terms. Multiplying and Dividing Fractions. Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions and Least Common Denominator. Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators. Complex Fractions and Review of Operations. Solving Equations Containing Fractions. Operations on Mixed Numbers.
5. Decimals.
Introduction to Decimals. Adding and Subtracting Decimals. Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle. Dividing Decimals. Estimating and Review of Operations. Fractions and Decimals. Equations Containing Decimals. Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem. Area and Volume.
6. Graphing and Introduction to Statistics.
Reading Graphs. Rectangular Coordinate System. Graphing Linear Equations. Averages, Medians, and Modes.
7. Ratio, Proportion, and Measurement.
Ratios. Proportions. Problem Solving with Proportions and Similar Triangles. Length: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement. Weight and Mass. Capacity: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement. Temperature.
8. Percent.
Percents, Decimals, and Fractions. Percent Equations and Problem Solving. Interest. Sales Tax and Wages. Percent Increase and Percent Decrease.
9. Polynomials.
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials. Multiplication Properties of Exponents. Multiplying Polynomials. Introduction to Factoring Polynomials.
Appendices.
A. Addition Table and One Hundred Addition Facts. B. Multiplication Table and One Hundred Multiplication Facts. C. Table of Squares and Square Roots. D. Compound Interest Table. E. Review of Geometric Figures. F. Review of Angles, Lines, and Special Triangles. G. Answers to Selected Exercises.
Index.
1. Whole Numbers and Introduction to Algebra.
Place Value and Reading Tables. Adding Whole Numbers and Perimeter. Subtracting Whole Numbers. Rounding and Estimating. Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area. Dividing Whole Numbers. Exponents and Order of Operations. Introduction toVariables and Algebraic Expressions.
2. Integers.
Introduction to Integers. Adding Integers. Subtracting Integers. Multiplying and Dividing Integers. Order of Operations.
3. Solving Equations and Problem Solving.
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions. Solving Equations: The Addition Property of Equality. Solving Equations: The Division Property of Equality. Solving Linear Equations in One Variable. Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving. Perimeter and Problem Solving.
4. Fractions.
Introduction to Fractions and Equivalent Fractions. Factors and Lowest Terms. Multiplying and Dividing Fractions. Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions and Least Common Denominator. Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators. Complex Fractions and Review of Operations. Solving Equations Containing Fractions. Operations on Mixed Numbers.
5. Decimals.
Introduction to Decimals. Adding and Subtracting Decimals. Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle. Dividing Decimals. Estimating and Review of Operations. Fractions and Decimals. Equations Containing Decimals. Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem. Area and Volume.
6. Graphing and Introduction to Statistics.
Reading Graphs. Rectangular Coordinate System. Graphing Linear Equations. Averages, Medians, and Modes.
7. Ratio, Proportion, and Measurement.
Ratios. Proportions. Problem Solving with Proportions and Similar Triangles. Length: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement. Weight and Mass. Capacity: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement. Temperature.
8. Percent.
Percents, Decimals, and Fractions. Percent Equations and Problem Solving. Interest. Sales Tax and Wages. Percent Increase and Percent Decrease.
9. Polynomials.
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials. Multiplication Properties of Exponents. Multiplying Polynomials. Introduction to Factoring Polynomials.
Appendices.
A. Addition Table and One Hundred Addition Facts. B. Multiplication Table and One Hundred Multiplication Facts. C. Table of Squares and Square Roots. D. Compound Interest Table. E. Review of Geometric Figures. F. Review of Angles, Lines, and Special Triangles. G. Answers to Selected Exercises.
Index.