Basic College Mathematics
5th Edition
Published on 19. May 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
816 pages
978-0-13-149057-4 (ISBN)
Description
A worktext format for basic college math or arithmetic courses including lecture-based, self-paced, and modular classes.
John Tobey and Jeff Slater are experienced developmental math authors and active classroom teachers. The Tobey approach focuses on building skills one at a time by breaking math down into manageable pieces. This building block organization is a practical approach to basic math skill development that makes it easier for students to understand each topic, gaining confidence as they move through each section. Knowing students crave feedback, Tobey has enhanced the new edition with a "How am I Doing?" guide to math success. The combination of continual reinforcement of basic skill development, ongoing feedback and a fine balance of exercises makes the fifth edition of Tobey/Slater Basic College Mathematics even more practical and accessible.
John Tobey and Jeff Slater are experienced developmental math authors and active classroom teachers. The Tobey approach focuses on building skills one at a time by breaking math down into manageable pieces. This building block organization is a practical approach to basic math skill development that makes it easier for students to understand each topic, gaining confidence as they move through each section. Knowing students crave feedback, Tobey has enhanced the new edition with a "How am I Doing?" guide to math success. The combination of continual reinforcement of basic skill development, ongoing feedback and a fine balance of exercises makes the fifth edition of Tobey/Slater Basic College Mathematics even more practical and accessible.
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 273 mm
Width: 276 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
1581 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-149057-4 (9780131490574)
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John Tobey | Jeffrey Slater | Jamie Blair
Basic College Mathematics
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John Tobey | Jeffrey Slater
Basic College Mathematics
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12/2001
4th Edition
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Content
Notes: All chapters conclude with: Chapter Organizer, Chapter Review Problems, How Am I Doing? Chapter Test, Cumulative Test (no Cumulative Test following ch. 1). The Diagnostic Pretest and all Chapter Pretests can now be found in the Instructor's Resource Manual. The Putting Your Skills to Work feature still exists but is no longer mentioned in the TOC.
How Am I Doing? Guide (inside front cover-NEW! )
Preface
Acknowledgments
To The Student
Chapter 1 Whole Numbers
1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers
1.2 Adding Whole Numbers
1.3 Subtracting Whole Numbers
1.4 Multiplying Whole Numbers
1.5 Dividing Whole Numbers
How Am I Doing? Sections 1.1-1.5 NEW!
1.6 Exponents and the Order of Operations
1.7 Rounding and Estimating
1.8 Solving Applied Problems Involving Whole Numbers
Chapter 2 Fractions
2.1 Understanding Fractions
2.2 Simplifying Fractions
2.3 Converting Between Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
2.4 Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
2.5 Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
How Am I Doing? Sections 2.1-2.5 NEW!
Test on Sections 2.1 to 2.5
2.6 The Least Common Denominator and Creating Equivalent Fractions
2.7 Adding and Subtracting Fractions
2.8 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers and the Order of Operations
2.9 Solving Applied Problems Involving Fractions
Chapter 3 Decimals
3.1 Using Decimal Notation
3.2 Comparing, Ordering, and Rounding Decimals
3.3 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
3.4 Multiplying Decimals
How Am I Doing? Sections 3.1-3.4 NEW!
3.5 Dividing Decimals
3.6 Converting Fractions to Decimals and the Order of Operations
3.7 Estimating and Solving Applied Problems Involving Decimals
Chapter 4 Ratio and Proportion
4.1 Ratios and Rates
4.2 The Concept of Proportions
How Am I Doing? Sections 4.1-4.2 NEW!
4.3 Solving Proportions
4.4 Solving Applied Problems Involving Proportions
Chapter 5 Percent
5.1 Understanding Percent
5.2 Changing Between Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
5.3 A Solving Percent Problems Using Equations
5.3 B Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
How Am I Doing? Sections 5.1-5.3 NEW!
5.4 Solving Applied Percent Problems
5.5 Solving Commission, Percent of Increase or Decrease, and Interest Problems
Chapter 6 Measurement
6.1 American Units
6.2 Metric Measurements: Length
6.3 Metric Measurements: Volume and Weight
How Am I Doing? Sections 6.1-6.3 NEW!
6.4 Converting Units
6.5 Solving Applied Measurement Problems
Chapter 7 Geometry
7.1 Angles
7.2 Rectangles and Squares
7.3 Parallelograms, Trapezoids, and Rhombuses
7.4 Triangles
7.5 Square Roots
How Am I Doing? Sections 7.1-7.5 NEW!
7.6 The Pythagorean Theorem
7.7 Circles
7.8 Volume
7.9 Similar Geometric Figures
7.10 Solving Applied Problems Involving Geometry
Chapter 8 Statistics
8.1 Circle Graphs
8.2 Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
How Am I Doing? Sections 8.1-8.2 NEW!
8.3 Histograms
8.4 Mean, Median, and Mode
Chapter 9 Signed Numbers
9.1 Adding Signed Numbers
9.2 Subtracting Signed Numbers
9.3 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
How Am I Doing? Sections 9.1-9.3 NEW!
9.4 Order of Operations with Signed Numbers
9.5 Scientific Notation
Chapter 10 Introduction to Algebra
10.1 Variables and Like Terms
10.2 The Distributive Property
10.3 Solving Equations Using the Addition Property
10.4 Solving Equations Using the Division or Multiplication Property
10.5 Solving Equations Using Two Properties
How Am I Doing? Sections 10.1-10.5 NEW!
10.6 Translating English to Algebra
10.7 Solving Applied Problems
Practice Final Examination
Glossary
Appendix A: Consumer Finance Applications
A.1 Balancing a Checking Account
A.2 Purchasing a Home
A.3 Determining the Best Deal When Purchasing a Vehicle
Appendix B: Tables
Basic Addition Facts
Basic Multiplication Facts
Prime Factors
Square Roots
Appendix C: Scientific Calculators
Solutions to Practice Problems
Selected Answers
Index of Applications
Subject Index
Photo Credits
How Am I Doing? Guide (inside front cover-NEW! )
Preface
Acknowledgments
To The Student
Chapter 1 Whole Numbers
1.1 Understanding Whole Numbers
1.2 Adding Whole Numbers
1.3 Subtracting Whole Numbers
1.4 Multiplying Whole Numbers
1.5 Dividing Whole Numbers
How Am I Doing? Sections 1.1-1.5 NEW!
1.6 Exponents and the Order of Operations
1.7 Rounding and Estimating
1.8 Solving Applied Problems Involving Whole Numbers
Chapter 2 Fractions
2.1 Understanding Fractions
2.2 Simplifying Fractions
2.3 Converting Between Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
2.4 Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
2.5 Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
How Am I Doing? Sections 2.1-2.5 NEW!
Test on Sections 2.1 to 2.5
2.6 The Least Common Denominator and Creating Equivalent Fractions
2.7 Adding and Subtracting Fractions
2.8 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers and the Order of Operations
2.9 Solving Applied Problems Involving Fractions
Chapter 3 Decimals
3.1 Using Decimal Notation
3.2 Comparing, Ordering, and Rounding Decimals
3.3 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
3.4 Multiplying Decimals
How Am I Doing? Sections 3.1-3.4 NEW!
3.5 Dividing Decimals
3.6 Converting Fractions to Decimals and the Order of Operations
3.7 Estimating and Solving Applied Problems Involving Decimals
Chapter 4 Ratio and Proportion
4.1 Ratios and Rates
4.2 The Concept of Proportions
How Am I Doing? Sections 4.1-4.2 NEW!
4.3 Solving Proportions
4.4 Solving Applied Problems Involving Proportions
Chapter 5 Percent
5.1 Understanding Percent
5.2 Changing Between Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
5.3 A Solving Percent Problems Using Equations
5.3 B Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
How Am I Doing? Sections 5.1-5.3 NEW!
5.4 Solving Applied Percent Problems
5.5 Solving Commission, Percent of Increase or Decrease, and Interest Problems
Chapter 6 Measurement
6.1 American Units
6.2 Metric Measurements: Length
6.3 Metric Measurements: Volume and Weight
How Am I Doing? Sections 6.1-6.3 NEW!
6.4 Converting Units
6.5 Solving Applied Measurement Problems
Chapter 7 Geometry
7.1 Angles
7.2 Rectangles and Squares
7.3 Parallelograms, Trapezoids, and Rhombuses
7.4 Triangles
7.5 Square Roots
How Am I Doing? Sections 7.1-7.5 NEW!
7.6 The Pythagorean Theorem
7.7 Circles
7.8 Volume
7.9 Similar Geometric Figures
7.10 Solving Applied Problems Involving Geometry
Chapter 8 Statistics
8.1 Circle Graphs
8.2 Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
How Am I Doing? Sections 8.1-8.2 NEW!
8.3 Histograms
8.4 Mean, Median, and Mode
Chapter 9 Signed Numbers
9.1 Adding Signed Numbers
9.2 Subtracting Signed Numbers
9.3 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
How Am I Doing? Sections 9.1-9.3 NEW!
9.4 Order of Operations with Signed Numbers
9.5 Scientific Notation
Chapter 10 Introduction to Algebra
10.1 Variables and Like Terms
10.2 The Distributive Property
10.3 Solving Equations Using the Addition Property
10.4 Solving Equations Using the Division or Multiplication Property
10.5 Solving Equations Using Two Properties
How Am I Doing? Sections 10.1-10.5 NEW!
10.6 Translating English to Algebra
10.7 Solving Applied Problems
Practice Final Examination
Glossary
Appendix A: Consumer Finance Applications
A.1 Balancing a Checking Account
A.2 Purchasing a Home
A.3 Determining the Best Deal When Purchasing a Vehicle
Appendix B: Tables
Basic Addition Facts
Basic Multiplication Facts
Prime Factors
Square Roots
Appendix C: Scientific Calculators
Solutions to Practice Problems
Selected Answers
Index of Applications
Subject Index
Photo Credits