Basic College Mathematics Through Applications by Geoffrey Akst and Sadie Bragg (2011, Trade Paperback)

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The Akst/Bragg series’ success is built around clear and concise writing, a side-by-side “teach by example” approach, and integrated applications throughout that help students achieve a conceptual understanding. The user-friendly design offers a distinctive side-by-side format that pairs examples and their solutions with corresponding practice exercises. Students understand from the very beginning that doing math is an essential part of learning it. Motivational, real-world applications demonstrate how integral mathematical understanding is to a variety of disciplines, careers, and everyday situations.

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PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100321733398
ISBN-139780321733399
eBay Product ID (ePID)111991337

Product Key Features

Number of Pages608 Pages
Publication NameBasic College Mathematics Through Applications
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGeneral
Publication Year2011
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMathematics
AuthorGeoffrey Akst, Sadie Bragg
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight45.6 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width9 in

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Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2011-005564
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal510
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of Content1. Whole Numbers Pretest 1.1 Introduction to Whole Numbers 1.2 Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers 1.3 Multiplying Whole Numbers 1.4 Dividing Whole Numbers 1.5 Exponents, Order of Operations, and Averages 1.6 More on Solving Word Problems Key Concepts and Skills Review Exercises Posttest 2. Fractions Pretest 2.1 Factors and Prime Numbers 2.2 Introduction to Fractions 2.3 Adding and Subtracting Fractions 2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Key Concepts and Skills Review Exercises Posttest Cumulative Review Exercises 3. Decimals Pretest 3.1 Introduction to Decimals 3.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals 3.3 Multiplying Decimals 3.4 Dividing Decimals Key Concepts and Skills Review Exercises Posttest Cumulative Review Exercises 4. Basic Algebra: Solving Simple Equations Pretest 4.1 Introduction to Basic Algebra 4.2 Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations 4.3 Solving Multiplication and Division Equations Key Concepts and Skills Review Exercises Posttest Cumulative Review Exercises 5. Ratio and Proportion Pretest 5.1 Introduction to Ratios 5.2 Solving Proportions Key Concepts and Skills Review Exercises Posttest Cumulative Review Exercises 6. Percents Pretest 6.1 Introduction to Percents 6.2 Solving Percent Problems 6.3 More on Percents Key Concepts and Skills Review Exercises Posttest Cumulative Review Exercises 7. Signed Numbers Pretest 7.1 Introduction to Signed Numbers 7.2 Adding Signed Numbers 7.3 Subtracting Signed Numbers 7.4 Multiplying Signed Numbers 7.5 Dividing Signed Numbers Key Concepts and Skills Review Exercises Posttest Cumulative Review Exercises 8. Basic Statistics Pretest 8.1 Introduction to Basic Statistics 8.2 Tables and Graphs Key Concepts Review Exercises Posttest Cumulative Review Exercises 9. More on Algebra Pretest 9.1 Solving Equations 9.2 More on Solving Equations 9.3 Using Formulas Key Concepts and Skills Review Exercises Posttest Cumulative Review Exercises 10. Measurement and Units Pretest 10.1 U.S. Customary Units 10.2 Metric Units and Metric/U.S. Customary Unit Conversions Key Concepts and Skills Review Exercises Posttest Cumulative Review Exercises 11. Basic Geometry Pretest 11.1 Introduction to Basic Geometry 11.2 Perimeter and Circumference 11.3 Area 11.4 Volume 11.5 Similar Triangles 11.6 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem Key Concepts and Skills Review Exercises Posttest Cumulative Review Exercises Appendix Scientific Notation Answers Glossary Index
SynopsisThe Akst/Bragg series' success is built around clear and concise writing, a side-by-side "teach by example" approach, and integrated applications throughout that help students achieve a conceptual understanding. The user-friendly design offers a distinctive side-by-side format that pairs examples and their solutions with corresponding practice exercises. Students understand from the very beginning that doing math is an essential part of learning it. Motivational, real-world applications demonstrate how integral mathematical understanding is to a variety of disciplines, careers, and everyday situations., Normal 0 false false false The Akst/Bragg series' success is built around clear and concise writing, a side-by-side "teach by example" approach, and integrated applications throughout that help students achieve a conceptual understanding. The user-friendly design offers a distinctive side-by-side format that pairs examples and their solutions with corresponding practice exercises. Students understand from the very beginning that doing math is an essential part of learning it. Motivational, real-world applications demonstrate how integral mathematical understanding is to a variety of disciplines, careers, and everyday situations.
LC Classification NumberQA39.3.A47 2013

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