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Basic College Mathematics

This latest edition continues the Bittinger tradition of objective-based, guided learning, while also integrating timely updates to the proven pedagogy. This edition has a greater emphasis on guided learning and helping students get the most out of all of the resources available, including new mo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marvin L. Bittinger
Other Authors: Judith A. Beecher & Barbara L. Johnson
Format: Printed Book
Published: Pearson Education Limited 2015
Edition:12th (Global Edition)
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Table of Contents:
  • Index of ApplicationsPreface 1. Whole Numbers1.1 Standard Notation1.2 Addition1.3 Subtraction1.4 Multiplication1.5 Division Mid-Chapter Review1.6 Rounding and Estimating; Order1.7 Solving Equations1.8 Applications and Problem Solving Translating for Success1.9 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations Summary and Review Test 2. Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division2.1 Factorizations2.2 Divisibility2.3 Fractions and Fraction Notation2.4 Multiplication and Applications2.5 Simplifying Mid-Chapter Review2.6 Multiplying, Simplifying, and Applications2.7 Division and Applications Translating for Success Summary and Review Test 3. Fraction Notation and Mixed Numerals3.1 Least Common Multiples3.2 Addition and Applications3.3 Subtraction, Order, and Applications Translating for Success3.4 Mixed Numerals Mid-Chapter Review3.5 Addition and Subtraction Using Mixed Numerals; Applications3.6 Multiplication and Division Using Mixed Numerals; Applications Translating for Success3.7 Order of Operations, Complex Fractions, and Estimation Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 4. Decimal Notation4.1 Decimal Notation, Order, and Rounding4.2 Addition and Subtraction4.3 Multiplication4.4 Division Mid-Chapter Review4.5 Converting from Fraction Notation to Decimal Notation4.6 Estimating4.7 Applications and Problem Solving Translating for Success Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 5. Ratio and Proportion5.1 Introduction to Ratios5.2 Rates and Unit Prices5.3 Proportions Mid-Chapter Review5.4 Applications of Proportions Translating for Success5.5 Geometric Applications Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 6. Percent Notation6.1 Percent Notation6.2 Percent Notation and Fraction Notation6.3 Solving Percent Problems Using Percent Equations6.4 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions Mid-Chapter Review6.5 Applications of Percent Translating for Success6.6 Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount6.7 Simple Interest and Compound Interest; Credit Cards Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 7. Data, Graphs, and Statistics7.1 Averages, Medians, and Modes7.2 Interpreting Data from Tables and Graphs Mid-Chapter Review7.3 Interpreting and Drawing Bar Graphs and Line Graphs7.4 Interpreting and Drawing Circle Graphs Translating for Success Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 8. Measurement8.1 Linear Measures: American Units8.2 Linear Measures: The Metric System8.3 Converting Between American Units and Metric Units Mid-Chapter Review8.4 Weight and Mass; Medical Applications8.5 Capacity; Medical Applications8.6 Time and Temperature8.7 Converting Units of Area Translating for Success Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 9. Geometry9.1 Perimeter9.2 Area9.3 Circles Mid-Chapter Review9.4 Volume9.5 Angles and Triangles9.6 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem Translating for Success Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 10. Real Numbers10.1 The Real Numbers10.2 Addition of Real Numbers10.3 Subtraction of Real Numbers Mid-Chapter Review10.4 Multiplication of Real Numbers10.5 Division of Real Numbers and Order of Operations Translating for Success Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 11. Algebra: Solving Equations and Problems11.1 Introduction to Algebra11.2 Solving Equations: The Addition Principle11.3 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle Mid-Chapter Review11.4 Using the Principles Together11.5 Applications and Problem Solving Translating for Success Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review AnswersGuided SolutionsGlossaryIndex