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Table of Contents
1. Review of Basic Concepts
  • 1-1 Basic Operations with Whole Numbers and Decimals
  • 1-2 Exponents, Roots, and Powers of 10
  • 1-3 Order of Operations and Problem Solving
2. Review of Fractions
  • 2-1 Multiples and Factors
  • 2-2 Equivalent Fractions and Decimals
  • 2-3 Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
  • 2-4 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
3. Percents
  • 3-1 Percent and Number Equivalents
  • 3-2 Percentage Problems
  • 3-3 Increase and Decrease
  • CHAPTERS 1 - 3 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
4. Measurement
  • 4-1 The U.S. Customary System of Measurement
  • 4-2 Introduction to the Metric System
  • 4-3 Time, Temperature, and Other Measures
  • 4-4 Metric–U.S. Customary Comparisons
  • 4-5 Accuracy, Precision, and Error
5. Signed Numbers and Powers of 10
  • 5-1 Adding Signed Numbers
  • 5-2 Subtracting Signed Numbers
  • 5-3 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
  • 5-4 Signed Rational Numbers
  • 5-5 Powers of 10
  • 5-6 Scientific Notation
6. Statistics
  • 6-1 Reading Circle, Bar, and Line Graphs
  • 6-2 Measures of Central Tendency
  • 6-3 Measures of Dispersion
  • 6-4 Counting Techniques and Simple Probabilities
  • CHAPTERS 4 - 6 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
7. Linear Equations and Inequalities
  • 7-1 Variable Notation
  • 7-2 Solving Linear Equations
  • 7-3 Solving Linear Equations with Fractions and Decimals by Clearing the Denominators
  • 7-4 Inequalities and Sets
  • 7-5 Solving Linear Inequalities
  • 7-6 Solving Compound Inequalities
8. Formulas, Proportion, and Variation
  • 8-1 Formulas
  • 8-2 Proportion
  • 8-3 Direct and Joint Variation
  • 8-4 Inverse and Combined Variation
9. Linear Equations, Functions, and Inequalities in Two Variables
  • 9-1 Graphical Representation of Linear Equations and Functions
  • 9-2 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables Using Alternative Methods
  • 9-3 Slope
  • 9-4 Linear Equation of a Line
10. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
  • 10-1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Graphically
  • 10-2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using the Addition Method
  • 10-3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using the Substitution Method
  • 10-4 Problem Solving Using Systems of Linear Equations
  • CHAPTERS 7 - 10 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
11. Powers and Polynomials
  • 11-1 Laws of Exponents
  • 11-2 Polynomials
  • 11-3 Basic Operations with Polynomials
12. Roots and Radicals
  • 12-1 Irrational Numbers and Real Numbers
  • 12-2 Simplifying Irrational Expressions
  • 12-3 Basic Operations with Square-Root Radicals
  • 12-4 Complex and Imaginary Numbers
13. Factoring
  • 13-1 The Distributive Property and Common Factors
  • 13-2 Factoring Special Products
  • 13-3 Factoring General Trinomials
14. Rational Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
  • 14-1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
  • 14-2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
  • 14-3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
  • 14-4 Solving Equations and Inequalities with Rational Expressions
15. Quadratic and Other Nonlinear Equations and Inequalities
  • 15-1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square-Root Method
  • 15-2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
  • 15-3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square or Using the Formula
  • 15-4 Graphing Quadratic Functions
  • 15-5 Solving Higher-Degree Equations by Factoring
  • 15-6 Solving Quadratic Inequalities
  • 15-7 Solving Equations and Inequalities Containing One Absolute-Value Expression
  • CHAPTERS 11 - 15 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
16. Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
  • 16-1 Exponential Expressions, Equations, and Formulas
  • 16-2 Logarithmic Expressions, Equations, and Formulas
17. Geometry
  • 17-1 Lines and Angles
  • 17-2 Polygons
  • 17-3 Circles and Radians
  • 17-4 Volume and Surface Area
18. Triangles
  • 18-1 Special Triangle Relationships
  • 18-2 Pythagorean Theorem
  • 18-3 Inscribed and Circumscribed Regular Polygons and Circles
  • 18-4 Distance and Midpoints
  • CHAPTERS 16 - 18 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
19. Right-Angle Trigonometry
  • 19-1 Trigonometric Functions
  • 19-2 Solving Right Triangles Using the Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions
20. Trigonometry with Any Angle
  • 20-1 Vectors
  • 20-2 Trigonometric Functions for Any Angle
  • 20-3 Period and Phase Shift
  • 20-4 Law of Sines
  • 20-5 Law of Cosines
  • CHAPTERS 19 - 20 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
Online Appendices available in MyLab® Math:
  • Appendix A. Measuring Instruments
  • Appendix B. Number Systems
  • Appendix C. Matrices and Determinents
  • Appendix D. Conic
Selected Answers to Student Exercise Material Glossary and Index

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      Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
      Publication Date: 09/01/2018
      ISBN13: 9780134690339, 978-0134690339
      ISBN10: 0134690338

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Table of Contents
      1. Review of Basic Concepts
      • 1-1 Basic Operations with Whole Numbers and Decimals
      • 1-2 Exponents, Roots, and Powers of 10
      • 1-3 Order of Operations and Problem Solving
      2. Review of Fractions
      • 2-1 Multiples and Factors
      • 2-2 Equivalent Fractions and Decimals
      • 2-3 Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
      • 2-4 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
      3. Percents
      • 3-1 Percent and Number Equivalents
      • 3-2 Percentage Problems
      • 3-3 Increase and Decrease
      • CHAPTERS 1 - 3 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
      4. Measurement
      • 4-1 The U.S. Customary System of Measurement
      • 4-2 Introduction to the Metric System
      • 4-3 Time, Temperature, and Other Measures
      • 4-4 Metric–U.S. Customary Comparisons
      • 4-5 Accuracy, Precision, and Error
      5. Signed Numbers and Powers of 10
      • 5-1 Adding Signed Numbers
      • 5-2 Subtracting Signed Numbers
      • 5-3 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
      • 5-4 Signed Rational Numbers
      • 5-5 Powers of 10
      • 5-6 Scientific Notation
      6. Statistics
      • 6-1 Reading Circle, Bar, and Line Graphs
      • 6-2 Measures of Central Tendency
      • 6-3 Measures of Dispersion
      • 6-4 Counting Techniques and Simple Probabilities
      • CHAPTERS 4 - 6 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
      7. Linear Equations and Inequalities
      • 7-1 Variable Notation
      • 7-2 Solving Linear Equations
      • 7-3 Solving Linear Equations with Fractions and Decimals by Clearing the Denominators
      • 7-4 Inequalities and Sets
      • 7-5 Solving Linear Inequalities
      • 7-6 Solving Compound Inequalities
      8. Formulas, Proportion, and Variation
      • 8-1 Formulas
      • 8-2 Proportion
      • 8-3 Direct and Joint Variation
      • 8-4 Inverse and Combined Variation
      9. Linear Equations, Functions, and Inequalities in Two Variables
      • 9-1 Graphical Representation of Linear Equations and Functions
      • 9-2 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables Using Alternative Methods
      • 9-3 Slope
      • 9-4 Linear Equation of a Line
      10. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
      • 10-1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities Graphically
      • 10-2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using the Addition Method
      • 10-3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using the Substitution Method
      • 10-4 Problem Solving Using Systems of Linear Equations
      • CHAPTERS 7 - 10 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
      11. Powers and Polynomials
      • 11-1 Laws of Exponents
      • 11-2 Polynomials
      • 11-3 Basic Operations with Polynomials
      12. Roots and Radicals
      • 12-1 Irrational Numbers and Real Numbers
      • 12-2 Simplifying Irrational Expressions
      • 12-3 Basic Operations with Square-Root Radicals
      • 12-4 Complex and Imaginary Numbers
      13. Factoring
      • 13-1 The Distributive Property and Common Factors
      • 13-2 Factoring Special Products
      • 13-3 Factoring General Trinomials
      14. Rational Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
      • 14-1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
      • 14-2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
      • 14-3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
      • 14-4 Solving Equations and Inequalities with Rational Expressions
      15. Quadratic and Other Nonlinear Equations and Inequalities
      • 15-1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square-Root Method
      • 15-2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
      • 15-3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square or Using the Formula
      • 15-4 Graphing Quadratic Functions
      • 15-5 Solving Higher-Degree Equations by Factoring
      • 15-6 Solving Quadratic Inequalities
      • 15-7 Solving Equations and Inequalities Containing One Absolute-Value Expression
      • CHAPTERS 11 - 15 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
      16. Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
      • 16-1 Exponential Expressions, Equations, and Formulas
      • 16-2 Logarithmic Expressions, Equations, and Formulas
      17. Geometry
      • 17-1 Lines and Angles
      • 17-2 Polygons
      • 17-3 Circles and Radians
      • 17-4 Volume and Surface Area
      18. Triangles
      • 18-1 Special Triangle Relationships
      • 18-2 Pythagorean Theorem
      • 18-3 Inscribed and Circumscribed Regular Polygons and Circles
      • 18-4 Distance and Midpoints
      • CHAPTERS 16 - 18 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
      19. Right-Angle Trigonometry
      • 19-1 Trigonometric Functions
      • 19-2 Solving Right Triangles Using the Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions
      20. Trigonometry with Any Angle
      • 20-1 Vectors
      • 20-2 Trigonometric Functions for Any Angle
      • 20-3 Period and Phase Shift
      • 20-4 Law of Sines
      • 20-5 Law of Cosines
      • CHAPTERS 19 - 20 CUMULATIVE PRACTICE TEST
      Online Appendices available in MyLab® Math:
      • Appendix A. Measuring Instruments
      • Appendix B. Number Systems
      • Appendix C. Matrices and Determinents
      • Appendix D. Conic
      Selected Answers to Student Exercise Material Glossary and Index

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