(eBook PDF) Prealgebra, 8th Edition by Martin-Gay, K. Elayn

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0134708792
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0134708799
• Author: Elayn Martin-Gay

Elayn Martin-Gay is known for her accessible writing style with built-in study skills and support.

• An emphasis on study skills is incorporated through the text.
• • In-text study skills resources include Section 1.1, Tips for Success in Mathematics, in which Elayn covers important strategies for success, with videos to motivate for each objective.
  • Additional in-text resources include the Student Resources section in the back of the text, which include Study Skill Builders, a Study Guide Outline, and Practice Final Exam.
• Detailed step-by-step examples provide guidance for students, and practice margin exercises are paired with each example to actively involve students in the learning process.
  
• Helpful Hints, strategically placed where students are most likely to need immediate reinforcement, help students avoid common trouble areas and mistakes.
  
• All exercise sets have been carefully updated with this revision. Several special types of exercises throughout the text include Mixed Practice, Concept Extension, and more!

table of contents:

1. The Whole Numbers

• 1.1 Study Skill Tips for Success in Mathematics
• 1.2 Place Value, Names for Numbers, and Reading Tables
• 1.3 Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers, and Perimeter
• 1.4 Rounding and Estimating
• 1.5 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area
• 1.6 Dividing Whole Numbers
• Integrated Review – Operations on Whole Numbers
• 1.7 Exponents and Order of Operations
• 1.8 Introduction to Variables, Algebraic Expressions, and Equations

2. Integers and Introduction to Solving Equations

• 2.1 Introduction to Integers
• 2.2 Adding Integers
• 2.3 Subtracting Integers
• 2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers
• Integrated Review – Integers
• 2.5 Order of Operations
• 2.6 Solving Equations: The Addition and Multiplication Properties

3. Solving Equations and Problem Solving

• 3.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
• 3.2 Solving Equations: Review of the Addition and Multiplication Properties
• Integrated Review – Expressions and Equations
• 3.3 Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
• 3.4 Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving

4. Fractions and Mixed Numbers

• 4.1 Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers
• 4.2 Factors and Simplest Form
• 4.3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
• 4.4 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions, Least Common Denominator, and Equivalent Fractions
• 4.5 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
• Integrated Review – Summary on Fractions and Operations on Fractions
• 4.6 Complex Fractions and Review of Order of Operations
• 4.7 Operations on Mixed Numbers
• 4.8 Solving Equations Containing Fractions

5. Decimals

• 5.1 Introduction to Decimals
• 5.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
• 5.3 Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle
• 5.4 Dividing Decimals
• Integrated Review – Operations on Decimals
• 5.5 Fractions, Decimals, and Order of Operations
• 5.6 Solving Equations Containing Decimals
• 5.7 Decimal Applications: Mean, Median, and Mode

6. Ratio, Proportion, and Triangle Applications

• 6.1 Ratios and Rates
• 6.2 Proportions
• Integrated Review – Ratio, Rate, and Proportion
• 6.3 Proportions and Problem Solving
• 6.4 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
• 6.5 Congruent and Similar Triangles

7. Percent

• 7.1 Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
• 7.2 Solving Percent Problems with Equations
• 7.3 Solving Percent Problems with Proportions
• Integrated Review – Percent and Percent Problems
• 7.4 Applications of Percent
• 7.5 Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount
• 7.6 Percent and Problem Solving: Interest

8. Graphing and Introduction to Statistics and Probability

• 8.1 Pictographs, Bar Graphs, Histograms, Line Graphs, and Introduction to Statistics
• 8.2 Circle Graphs
• 8.3 The Rectangular Coordinate System and Paired Data
• Integrated Review – Reading Graphs
• 8.4 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
• 8.5 Counting and Introduction to Probability

9. Geometry and Measurement

• 9.1 Lines and Angles
• 9.2 Perimeter
• 9.3 Area, Volume, and Surface Area
• Integrated Review – Geometry Concepts
• 9.4 Linear Measurement
• 9.5 Weight and Mass
• 9.6 Capacity
• 9.7 Temperature and Conversions Between the U.S. and Metric Systems

10. Exponents and Polynomials

• 10.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
• 10.2 Multiplication Properties of Exponents
• Integrated Review – Operations on Polynomials
• 10.3 Multiplying Polynomials
• 10.4 Introduction to Factoring Polynomials

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

Appendix C: Scientific Notation

Appendix D: Geometric Formulas

Student Resources

• Study Skills Builders
• Bigger Picture–Study Guide Outline
• Practice Final Exam

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