Basic college mathematics through applications (5th ed ) (5^th Ed.)

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.

1. 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

A clear and concise, student-focused text that teaches by example and through applications

• Pretests and Posttests promote individualized learning by helping students gauge their level of understanding of chapter topics both at the beginning and at the end of each chapter. These are particularly useful in a self-paced lab or digital environment.
• Section Objectives clearly state the learning objective at the beginning of each section to identify topics to be covered. In this revision, the end-of-section exercises more fully align with the learning objectives in order to encourage and facilitate review.
• A distinctiveSide-by-Side Example/Practice Format pairs examples and their solutions with practice exercises, and promotes active learning from the start. Students complete practice exercises while they follow alongside the step-by-step solution for the example exercises. Students use this format for solving skill exercises and application problems throughout the text. This feature was redesigned to follow a notebook style, which encourages students to write in the text as they follow along.
• An early introduction to algebra allows instructors to show students the connection between arithmetic and algebra and helps students grasp key algebraic concepts early in the course.
• Examples and Exercises are based on real data with additional and more varied applied problems that are useful, realistic, and authentic.
• Applications show how math can be used in a wide range of disciplines, careers, and everyday situations. Throughout the text, students are exposed to relevant applications to help answer the often-asked question “When will I ever use this?”
• Cultural Notes show how mathematics has evolved in many cultures throughout the world over the centuries. Each chapter features a compelling Cultural Note that investigates and illustrates the or