Basic College Mathematics, 3rd Edition

1Whole Numbers

1.1Introduction to Whole Numbers 1.2Addition of Whole Numbers and Perimeter 1.3Subtraction of Whole Numbers 1.4Rounding and Estimating 1.5Multiplication of Whole Numbers and Area 1.6Division of Whole Numbers PRE: Operations on Whole Numbers 1.7Exponents, Square Roots, and the Order of Operations 1.8Problem Solving Strategies Group Activity: Becoming a Successful Student

2Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Multiplication and Division

2.1Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers 2.2Prime Numbers and Factorizations 2.3Simplifying Fractions to Lowest Terms 2.4Multiplication of Fractions and Applications 2.5Division of Fractions and Applications PRE: Multiplication and Division of Fractions 2.6Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numbers Group Activity: Cooking for Company

3Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Addition and Subtraction

3.1Addition and Subtraction of Like Fractions 3.2Least Common Multiple 3.3Addition and Subtraction of Unlike Fractions 3.4Addition and Subtractions of Mixed Numbers PRE: Operations on Fractions and Mixed Numbers 3.5Order of Operations and Applications of Fractions and Mixed Numbers Group Activity: Card Games with Fractions

4Decimals

4.1Decimal Notation and Rounding 4.2Addition and Subtraction of Decimals 4.3Multiplication of Decimals 4.4Division of Decimals PRE: Operations on Decimals 4.5Fractions as Decimals 4.6Order of Operations and Applications of Decimals Group Activity: Purchasing from a Catalog

5Ratio and Proportion

5.1Ratios 5.2Rates and Unit Cost 5.3Proportions PRE: Operations on Fractions versus Solving Proportions 5.4Applications of Proportions and Similar Figures Group Activity: Investigating Probability

6Percents

6.1Percents and Their Fraction and Decimal Forms 6.2Fractions and Decimals and Their Percent Forms 6.3Percent Proportions and Applications 6.4Percent Equations and Applications PRE: Percents 6.5Applications Involving Sales Tax, Commission, Discount, and Markup 6.6Percent Increase and Decrease 6.7Simple and Compound Interest Group Activity: Credit Card Investment

7Measurement

7.1Converting US Customary Units of Length 7.2Converting US Customary Units of Time, Weight, and Capacity 7.3Metric Units of Length 7.4Metric Units of Mass and Capactiy and Medical Applications PRE: US Customary and Metric Conversions 7.5Converting Between US Customary and Metric Units Group Activity: Remodeling the Classroom

8Geometry

8.1Lines and Angles 8.2Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem 8.3Quadrilaterals, Perimeter, and Area 8.4Circles, Circumference, and Area PRE: Area, Perimeter, and Circumference 8.5Volume Group Activity: Constructing a Golden Rectangle

9Introduction to Statistics

9.1Tables, Bar Graphs, Pictographs, and Lines Graphs 9.2Frequency Distributions and Histograms 9.3Circle Graphs 9.4Mean, Median, and Mode 9.5Introduction to Probability Group Activity: Creating a Statistical Report

10Real Numbers

10.1Real Numbers and the Real Number Line 10.2Addition of Real Numbers 10.3Subtraction of Real Numbers PRE: Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers 10.4Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers PRE: Operations on Real Numbers 10.5Order of Operations Group Activity: Checking Weather Predictions

11Solving Equations

11.1Properties of Real Numbers 11.2Simplifying Expressions 11.3Addition and Subtraction Properties of Equality 11.4Multiplication and Division Properties of Equality 11.5Solving Equations with Multiple Steps PRE: Equations versus Expressions 11.6Applications and Problem Solving Group Activity: Deciphering a Coded Message

Additional Topics Appendix

A.1Energy and Power A.2Scientific Notation A.3Rectangular Coordinate System