Prealgebra

The Bittinger Worktext Series recognizes that math hasnt changed, but studentsand the way they learn mathhave. 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 mobile learning resources, whether in a traditional lecture, hybrid, lab-based, or online course. KEY Whole Numbers; Introduction to Integers and Algebraic Expressions; Fraction Multiplication and Division; Fraction Addition, Subtraction, and Mixed Numerals; Decimal Notation; Percent Notation; Ratio and Proportion; Percent Notation; Geometry and Measurement; Exponents and Polynomials; Developmental Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division For all readers interested in prealgebra. (cover) Frontmatter Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Preface Student and Instructor Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Applications Index 1. The Whole Numbers Chapter Opener 1.1 Study Skill Tips for Success in Mathematics 1.1 Exercise Set 1.2 Place Value, Names for Numbers, and Reading Tables 1.2 Exercise Set 1.3 Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers, and Perimeter 1.3 Exercise Set 1.4 Rounding and Estimating 1.4 Exercise Set 1.5 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area 1.5 Exercise Set 1.6 Dividing Whole Numbers 1.6 Exercise Set Integrated Review - Operations on Whole Numbers 1.7 Exponents and Order of Operations 1.7 Exercise Set 1.8 Introduction to Variables, Algebraic Expressions, and Equations 1.8 Exercise Set Group Activity - Investigating Endangered and Threatened Species Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test 2. Integers and Introduction to Solving Equations Chapter Opener 2.1 Introduction to Integers 2.1 Exercise Set 2.2 Adding Integers 2.2 Exercise Set 2.3 Subtracting Integers 2.3 Exercise Set 2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers 2.4 Exercise Set Integrated Review - Integers 2.5 Order of Operations 2.5 Exercise Set 2.6 Solving Equations: The Addition and Multiplication Properties 2.6 Exercise Set Group Activity - Magic Squares Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Chapters 1-2 Cumulative Review 3. Solving Equations and Problem Solving Chapter Opener 3.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 3.1 Exercise Set 3.2 Solving Equations: Review of the Addition and Multiplication Properties 3.2 Exercise Set Integrated ReviewExpressions and Equations 3.3 Solving Linear Equations in One Variable 3.3 Exercise Set 3.4 Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving 3.4 Exercise Set Group Activity - Modeling Equation Solving with Addition and Subtraction Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Chapters 1-3 Cumulative Review 4. Fractions and Mixed Numbers Chapter Opener 4.1 Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers 4.1 Exercise Set 4.2 Factors and Simplest Form 4.2 Exercise Set 4.3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions 4.3 Exercise Set 4.4 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions, Least Common Denominator, and Equivalent Fractions 4.4 Exercise Set 4.5 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions 4.5 Exercise Set Integrated ReviewSummary on Fractions and Operations on Fractions 4.6 Complex Fractions and Review of Order of Operations 4.6 Exercise Set 4.7 Operations on Mixed Numbers 4.7 Exercise Set 4.8 Solving Equations Containing Fractions 4.8 Exercise Set Group Activity - Lobster Classification Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Chapters 1-4 Cumulative Review 5. Decimals Chapter Opener 5.1 Introduction to Decimals 5.1 Exercise Set 5.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals 5.2 Exercise Set 5.3 Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle 5.3 Exercise Set 5.4 Dividing Decimals 5.4 Exercise Set Integrated ReviewOperations on Decimals 5.5 Fractions, Decimals, and Order of Operations 5.5 Exercise Set 5.6 Solving Equations Containing Decimals 5.6 Exercise Set 5.7 Decimal Applications: Mean, Median, and Mode 5.7 Exercise Set Group Activity - Maintaining a Checking Account Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Chapters 1-5 Cumulative Review 6. Ratio, Proportion, and Triangle Applications Chapter Opener 6.1 Ratios and Rates 6.1 Exercise Set 6.2 Proportions 6.2 Exercise Set Integrated ReviewRatio, Rate, and Proportion 6.3 Proportions and Problem Solving 6.3 Exercise Set 6.4 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem 6.4 Exercise Set 6.5 Congruent and Similar Triangles 6.5 Exercise Set Group Activity - Investigating Scale Drawings Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Chapters 1-6 Cumulative Review 7. Percent Chapter Opener 7.1 Percents, Decimals, and Fractions 7.1 Exercise Set 7.2 Solving Percent Problems with Equations 7.2 Exercise Set 7.3 Solving Percent Problems with Proportions 7.3 Exercise Set Integrated ReviewPercent and Percent Problems 7.4 Applications of Percent 7.4 Exercise Set 7.5 Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount 7.5 Exercise Set 7.6 Percent and Problem Solving: Interest 7.6 Exercise Set Group Activity - Fastest-Growing Occupations Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Chapters 1-7 Cumulative Review 8. Graphing and Introduction to Statistics Chapter Opener 8.1 Reading Pictographs, Bar Graphs, Histograms, and Line Graphs 8.1 Exercise Set 8.2 Reading Circle Graphs 8.2 Exercise Set 8.3 The Rectangular Coordinate System and Paired Data 8.3 Exercise Set Integrated ReviewReading Graphs 8.4 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables 8.4 Exercise Set 8.5 Counting and Introduction to Probability 8.5 Exercise Set Group Activity - Scatter Diagrams Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Chapters 1-8 Cumulative Review 9. Geometry and Measurement Chapter Opener 9.1 Lines and Angles 9.1 Exercise Set 9.2 Perimeter 9.2 Exercise Set 9.3 Area, Volume, and Surface Area 9.3 Exercise Set Integrated ReviewGeometry Concepts 9.4 Linear Measurement 9.4 Exercise Set 9.5 Weight and Mass 9.5 Exercise Set 9.6 Capacity 9.6 Exercise Set 9.7 Temperature and Conversions Between the Metric and U.S. Systems 9.7 Exercise Set Group Activity - Map Reading Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Chapters 1-9 Cumulative Review 10. Exponents and Polynomials Chapter Opener 10.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 10.1 Exercise Set 10.2 Multiplication Properties of Exponents 10.2 Exercise Set Integrated ReviewOperations on Polynomials 10.3 Multiplying Polynomials 10.3 Exercise Set 10.4 Introduction to Factoring Polynomials 10.4 Exercise Set Group Activity - Business Analysis Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Chapters 1-10 Cumulative Review Appendices Appendix A Tables A.1 Tables of Geometric Figures A.2 Table of Percents, Decimals, and Fraction Equivalents A.3 Table on Finding Common Percents of a Number A.4 Table of Squares and Square Roots Appendix B Quotient Rule and Negative Exponents B Exercise Set Appendix C Scientific Notation C Exercise Set Appendix D Geometric Formulas Contents of Student Resources Study Skills Builders Bigger PictureStudy Guide Outline Practice Final Exam Answers Answers to Selected Exercises Solutions to Selected Exercises Subject Index Photo Credits Elayn Martin-Gay's developmental math program is motivated by her firm belief that every student can succeed. Martin-Gay's focus on the student shapes her clear, accessible writing, inspires her constant pedagogical innovations, and contributes to the popularity and effectiveness of her video resources. This revision of Martin-Gay's algebra series continues her focus on students and what they need to be successful The author's developmental math program is motivated by her firm belief that every student can succeed. The author's focus on the student shapes her clear, accessible writing, inspires her constant pedagogical innovations, and contributes to the popularity and effectiveness of her video resources. This revision of prealgebra continues the focus on students and what they need to be successful