Prealgebra : an applied approach

As in previous editions, the focus in PREALGEBRA remains on the Aufmann Interactive Method (AIM). Students are encouraged to be active participants in the classroom and in their own studies. For the first time in this edition, How To examples appear before the paired Examples and You Try It problems--a hallmark feature found in all other books in the Aufmann series. Presenting students with worked examples, and then providing them with the opportunity to immediately solve similar problems, helps them build their confidence and eventually master the concepts. Simplicity is key in the organization of this edition, as in all other editions. All lessons, exercise sets, tests, and supplements are organized around a carefully constructed hierarchy of objectives. Each exercise mirrors a preceding objective, which helps to reinforce key concepts and promote skill building. This clear, objective-based approach allows students to organize their thoughts around the content, and supports instructors as they work to design syllabi, lesson plans, and other administrative documents. New features like Focus on Success, Apply the Concept, and Concept Check add an increased emphasis on study skills and conceptual understanding to strengthen the foundation of student success. The Sixth Edition also features a new design, enhancing the Aufmann Interactive Method and making the pages easier for both students and instructors to follow. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac. NOTE: This is a standalone text. Cover IFC Ask the Authors! Title Statement Copyright Brief Contents Contents Preface Take AIM and Succeed! Index of Applications Ch A: AIM for Success Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section A.1 How to Succeed in This Course Section A.2 How to Use This Text to Succeed in this Course Ch 1: Whole Numbers Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section 1.1 Introduction to Whole Numbers Section 1.2 Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers Section 1.3 Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers Section 1.4 Solving Equations with Whole Numbers Section 1.5 The Order of Operations Agreement Chapter 1 Summary Chapter 1 Review Exercises Chapter 1 Test Ch 2: Integers Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section 2.1 Introduction to Integers Section 2.2 Addition and Subtraction of Integers Section 2.3 Multiplication and Division of Integers Section 2.4 Solving Equations with Integers Chapter 2 Summary Chapter 2 Review Exercises Chapter 2 Test Cumulative Review Exercises Ch 3: Fractions Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section 3.1 Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor Section 3.2 Introduction to Fractions Section 3.3 Multiplication and Division of Fractions Section 3.4 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Section 3.5 Solving Equations with Fractions Section 3.6 Exponents, Complex Fractions, and the Order of Operations Agreement Chapter 3 Summary Chapter 3 Review Exercises Chapter 3 Test Cumulative Review Exercises Ch 4: Decimals and Real Numbers Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section 4.1 Introduction to Decimals Section 4.2 Addition and Subtraction of Decimals Section 4.3 Multiplication and Division of Decimals Section 4.4 Solving Equations with Decimals Section 4.5 Radical Expressions Section 4.6 Real Numbers Chapter 4 Summary Chapter 4 Review Exercises Chapter 4 Test Cumulative Review Exercises Ch 5: Variable Expressions Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section 5.1 Properties of Real Numbers Section 5.2 Variable Expressions in Simplest Form Section 5.3 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials Section 5.4 Multiplication of Monomials Section 5.5 Multiplication of Polynomials Section 5.6 Division of Monomials Section 5.7 Verbal Expressions and Variable Expressions Chapter 5 Summary Chapter 5 Review Exercises Chapter 5 Test Cumulative Review Exercises Ch 6: First-Degree Equations Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section 6.1 Equations of the Form x + a = b and ax = b Section 6.2 Equations of the Form ax + b = c Section 6.3 General First-Degree Equations Section 6.4 Translating Sentences into Equations Section 6.5 The Rectangular Coordinate System Section 6.6 Graphs of Straight Lines Chapter 6 Summary Chapter 6 Review Exercises Chapter 6 Test Cumulative Review Exercises Ch 7: Measurement and Proportion Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section 7.1 The Metric System of Measurement Section 7.2 Ratios and Rates Section 7.3 The U.S. Customary System of Measurement Section 7.4 Proportions Section 7.5 Direct and Inverse Variation Chapter 7 Summary Chapter 7 Review Exercises Chapter 7 Test Cumulative Review Exercises Ch 8: Percent Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section 8.1 Percent Section 8.2 The Basic Percent Equation Section 8.3 Percent Increase and Percent Decrease Section 8.4 Markup and Discount Section 8.5 Simple Interest Chapter 8 Summary Chapter 8 Review Exercises Chapter 8 Test Cumulative Review Exercises Ch 9: Geometry Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section 9.1 Introduction to Geometry Section 9.2 Plane Geometric Figures Section 9.3 Triangles Section 9.4 Solids Chapter 9 Summary Chapter 9 Review Exercises Chapter 9 Test Cumulative Review Exercises Ch 10: Statistics and Probability Objectives Focus on Success Prep Test Section 10.1 Organizing Data Section 10.2 Statistical Measures Section 10.3 Introduction to Probability Chapter 10 Summary Chapter 10 Review Exercises Chapter 10 Test Cumulative Review Exercises Final Exam Solutions to "You Try It" Answers to Selected Exercises Glossary Index Table of Geometric Formulas and Properties IBC As in previous editions, the focus in PREALGEBRA remains on the Aufmann Interactive Method (AIM). Students are encouraged to be active participants in the classroom and in their own studies. For the first time in this edition, How To examples appear before the paired Examples and You Try It problemsa hallmark feature found in all other books in the Aufmann series. Presenting students with worked examples, and then providing them with the opportunity to immediately solve similar problems, helps them build their confidence and eventually master the concepts. Simplicity is key in the organization of this edition, as in all other editions. All lessons, exercise sets, tests, and supplements are organized around a carefully constructed hierarchy of objectives. Each exercise mirrors a preceding objective, which helps to reinforce key concepts and promote skill building. This clear, objective-based approach allows students to organize their thoughts around the content, and supports instructors as they work to design syllabi, lesson plans, and other administrative documents. New features like Focus on Success, Apply the Concept, and Concept Check add an increased emphasis on study skills and conceptual understanding to strengthen the foundation of student success. The Sixth Edition also features a new design, enhancing the Aufmann Interactive Method and making the pages easier for both students and instructors to follow. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections (http://gocengage.com/infotrac) http://gocengage.com/infotrac . Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. Allows students to organize their thoughts around the content, and supports instructors as they work to design syllabi, lesson plans, and other administrative documents. This book features a new design, enhancing the Aufmann Interactive Method and making the pages easier for both students and instructors to follow.