Prealgebra, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (July 15, 2020) © 2020

  • Marvin L. Bittinger Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
  • David J. Ellenbogen Community College of Vermont
  • Barbara L. Johnson Indiana University Indianapolis
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Math hasn't changed, but students and the way they learn have. In Prealgebra, the Bittinger team of trusted author-educators brings their extensive experience to developmental math courses, paired with thoughtful integration of technology and content. Part of the  Bittinger Worktext Series, this revision  enables students to get the most out of their course through an updated learning path, new review resources, and engaging new exercises that offer the support they need when they need it. The 8th Edition features skill review in nearly every section of the text; chapter opener applications with graphics that use current data and applications to present the math in context; Check Your Understanding with Reading Check and Concept Check exercises; and much more.

1: Whole Numbers
1.1 Standard Notation
1.2 Addition
1.3 Subtraction
1.4 Multiplication
1.5 Division
Mid-Review
1.6 Rounding and Estimating; Order
1.7 Solving Equations
1.8 Applications and Problem Solving
Translating for Success
1.9 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations
Summary and Review
Test

2: Introduction to Integers and Algebraic Expressions
2.1 Integers and the Number Line
2.2 Addition of Integers
2.3 Subtraction of Integers
2.4 Multiplication of Integers
2.5 Division of Integers and Order of Operations
Mid-Review
2.6 Introduction to Algebra and Expressions
2.7 Like Terms and Perimeter
Translating for Success
2.8 Solving Equations
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review

3: Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division
3.1 Multiples and Divisibility
3.2 Factorizations
3.3 Fractions and Fraction Notation
3.4 Multiplication and Applications
3.5 Simplifying
Mid-Review
3.6 Multiplying, Simplifying, and More with Area
3.7 Reciprocals and Division
Translating for Success
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review

4: Fraction Notation: Addition, Subtraction, and Mixed Numerals
4.1 Least Common Multiples
4.2 Addition, Order, and Applications
Translating for Success
4.4 Solving Equations: Using the Principles Together
4.5 Mixed Numerals
Mid-Review
4.6 Addition and Subtraction Using Mixed Numerals; Applications
4.7 Multiplication and Division Using Mixed Numerals; Applications
Translating for Success
4.8 Order of Operations and Complex Fractions
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review

5: Decimal Notation
5.1 Decimal Notation, Order, and Rounding
5.2 Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
5.3 Multiplication of Decimals
5.4 Division of Decimals
Mid-Review
5.5 Using Fraction Notation with Decimal Notation
5.6 Estimating
5.7 Solving Equations
5.8 Applications and Problem Solving
Translating for Success
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review

6: Ratio and Proportion
6.1 Introduction to Ratios
6.2 Rates and Unit Prices
6.3 Proportions
Mid-Review
6.4 Applications of Proportions
Translating for Success
6.6 Geometric Applications
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review

7: Percent Notation
7.1 Percent Notation
7.2 Solving Percent Problems Using Percent Equations
7.3 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
Mid-Review
7.4 Applications of Percent
7.5 Percent Increase or Decrease
Translating for Success
7.6 Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount
7.7 Simple Interest and Compound Interest; Credit Cards
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review

8: Data, Graphs, and Statistics
8.1 Interpreting Data from Tables and Graphs
8.2 Interpreting and Drawing Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
8.3 Ordered Pairs and Equations in Two Variables
8.4 Graphing Linear Equations
Mid-Review
8.5 Descriptive Statistics
8.6 Frequency Distributions and Histograms
8.7 Predictions and Probability
Translating for Success
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review

9: Geometry and Measurement
9.1 Systems of Linear Measurement
9.2 Converting Units of Area
9.3 Parallelograms, Trapezoids, and Circles
9.4 Volume and Capacity
Mid-Review
9.5 Angles and Triangles
9.6 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
Translating for Success
9.7 Weight, Mass, and Temperature
9.8 Medical Applications
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review

10: Exponents and Polynomials
10.1 Integers as Exponents
10.2 Working with Exponents
10.3 Scientific Notation
Translating for Success
Mid-Review
10.4 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
10.5 Introduction to Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials
Summary and Review
Test

Cumulative Review/Final Examination

D Developmental Units
A Addition
S Subtraction
M Multiplication
D Division
Answers
Guided Solutions
Glossary
Credits

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