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Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra Elayn Martin-Gay

Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra By Elayn Martin-Gay

Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra by Elayn Martin-Gay


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Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra Summary

Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra by Elayn Martin-Gay

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. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyMathLab does not come packaged with this content. MyMathLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyMathLab, search for: 0321983505 / 9780321983503 Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra Plus NEW MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0321431308 / 9780321431301 MyMathLab -- Glue-in Access Card 0321654064 / 9780321654069 MyMathLab Inside Star Sticker 032195579X / 9780321955791 Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra

About Elayn Martin-Gay

Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 25 years. Her numerous teaching awards include the local University Alumni Association's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Developmental Educator at University of New Orleans, presented by the Louisiana Association of Developmental Educators. Prior to writing textbooks, Elayn Martin-Gay developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation materials for her texts. Today, the videos are specific to each book in her series. She has also created Chapter Test Prep Videos to help students during their most teachable moment-as they prepare for a test-along with Instructor-to-Instructor videos that provide teaching tips, hints, and suggestions for every developmental mathematics course, including basic mathematics, prealgebra, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra. Elayn is the author of 12 published textbooks and numerous multimedia interactive products, all specializing in developmental mathematics courses. She has participated as an author across a broad range of educational materials: textbooks, videos, tutorial software, and courseware. This offers an opportunity for multiple combinations for an integrated teaching and learning package, offering great consistency for the student.

Table of Contents

Preface Applications Index 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 Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test 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 Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 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 Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 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 Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 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 Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 6. Ratio, Proportion, and Percent 6.1 Ratio and Proportion 6.2 Percents, Decimals, and Fractions 6.3 Solving Percent Problems with Equations 6.4 Solving Percent Problems with Proportions Integrated Review-Ratio, Proportion, and Percent 6.5 Applications of Percent 6.6 Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount 6.7 Percent and Problem Solving: Interest Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 7. Graphs and Triangle Applications 7.1 Reading Pictographs, Bar Graphs, Histograms, and Line Graphs 7.2 Reading and Drawing Circle Graphs Integrated Review-Reading Graphs 7.3 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem 7.4 Congruent and Similar Triangles 7.5 Counting and Introduction to Probability Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 8. Geometry and Measurement 8.1 Lines and Angles 8.2 Perimeter 8.3 Area, Volume, and Surface Area Integrated Review-Geometry Concepts 8.4 Linear Measurement 8.5 Weight and Mass 8.6 Capacity 8.7 Temperature and Conversions Between the U.S. and Metric Systems Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 9. Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving 9.1 Symbols and Sets of Numbers 9.2 Properties of Real Numbers 9.3 Further Solving Linear Equations Integrated Review-Real Numbers and Solving Linear Equations 9.4 Further Problem Solving 9.5 Formulas and Problem Solving 9.6 Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 10. Exponents and Polynomials 10.1 Exponents 10.2 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation 10.3 Introduction to Polynomials 10.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 10.5 Multiplying Polynomials 10.6 Special Products Integrated Review-Exponents and Operations on Polynomials 10.7 Dividing Polynomials Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 11. Factoring Polynomials 11.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping 11.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 + bx + c 11.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c 11.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c by Grouping 11.5 Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials and the Difference of Two Squares Integrated Review-Choosing a Factoring Strategy 11.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring 11.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 12. Rational Expressions 12.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions 12.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 12.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator and Least Common Denominator 12.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Different Denominators 12.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions Integrated Review-Summary on Rational Expressions 12.6 Rational Equations and Problem Solving 12.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 13. Graphing Equations and Inequalities 13.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System 13.2 Graphing Linear Equations 13.3 Intercepts 13.4 Slope and Rate of Change 13.5 Equations of Lines Integrated Review-Summary on Linear Equations 13.6 Introduction to Functions 13.7 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables 13.8 Direct and Inverse Variation Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 14. Systems of Equations 14.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing 14.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution 14.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition Integrated Review-Summary on Solving Systems of Equations 14.4 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 15. Roots and Radicals 15.1 Introduction to Radicals 15.2 Simplifying Radicals 15.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals 15.4 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals Integrated Review-Simplifying Radicals 15.5 Solving Equations Containing Radicals 15.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review 16. Quadratic Equations 16.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property 16.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square 16.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula Integrated Review-Summary of Solving Quadratic Equations 16.4 Graphing Quadratic Equations in Two Variables Group Activity Vocabulary Check Chapter Highlights Chapter Review Chapter Test Cumulative Review Appendices Appendix A. Tables A.1 Table 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. Factoring Sums and Differences of Cubes Appendix C. Mixture and Uniform Motion Problem Solving Appendix D. Systems of Linear Inequalities Appendix E. Geometric Formulas Student Resources Study Skills Builders Bigger Picture-Study Guide Outline Practice Final Exam Answers to Selected Exercises Video Answer Section Subject Index Photo Credits

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CIN032195579XG
9780321955791
032195579X
Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra by Elayn Martin-Gay
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Pearson Education (US)
20140220
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