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Basic Mathematics Marvin L. Bittinger

Basic Mathematics By Marvin L. Bittinger

Basic Mathematics by Marvin L. Bittinger


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Basic Mathematics by Marvin L. Bittinger

As you have come to expect when you see the Bittinger name, Basic Mathematics, Ninth Edition, continues to offer you and your students a completely integrated text and package that will help your students to succeed not only in this course but other courses as well. In addition to an exceptional 4-color text that has been significantly revised with respect to design and a new art program, students can also experience learning through the Digital Video Tutor, MathXL, the Addison-Wesley Math Tutor Center, and now MyMathLab.

Basic Mathematics, Ninth Edition, continues to bring students the Bittinger hallmark five-step problem-solving process, a clear and easy-to-read writing style, real-data applications, a superior supplements package, and most of all-an accurate text.

About Marvin L. Bittinger

Marvin Bittinger- For over thirty years Professor Marvin L. Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level. Since 1968 he has been employed as a professor of mathematics education at Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis. Professor Bittinger has authored 159 publications on topics ranging from Basic Mathematics to Algebra and Trigonometry to Brief Calculus. He received his BA in Mathematics from Manchester College in 1963 and his PhD in Mathematics Education from Purdue University in 1968. Special honors include being Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and being elected to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. His hobbies include hiking, baseball, golf, and bowling and he enjoys membership in the Professional Bowler's Association and the Society for the Advancement of Baseball Research.

Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at a recent mathematics convention giving a lecture entitled, Baseball and Mathematics. In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and three grandchildren.

Table of Contents

(Note: All chapters begin with a Pretest and end with a Summary and Review, Chapter Test, and, with the exception of Chapter 1, a Cumulative Review)

1. Whole Numbers.

Standard Notation.

Addition.

Subtraction.

Rounding and Estimating; Order.

Multiplication.

Division.

Solving Equations.

Applications and Problem Solving.

Exponential Notation and Order of Operations.



2. Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division.

Factorizations.

Divisibility.

Fractions and Fraction Notation.

Multiplication and Applications.

Simplifying.

Multiplying, Simplifying, and Applications.

Division and Applications.



3. Fraction Notation and Mixed Numerals.

Least Common Multiples.

Addition and Applications.

Subtraction, Order, and Applications.

Mixed Numerals.

Addition and Subtraction Using Mixed Numerals; Applications.

Multiplication and Division Using Mixed Numerals; Applications.

Order of Operations; Estimation.



4. Decimal Notation.

Decimal Notation, Order, and Rounding.

Addition and Subtraction.

Multiplication.

Division.

Converting from Fraction Notation to Decimal Notation.

Estimating.

Applications and Problem Solving.



5. Ratio and Proportion.

Introduction to Ratios.

Rates and Unit Prices.

Proportions.

Applications of Proportions.

Geometric Applications.



6. Percent Notation.

Percent Notation.

Percent and Fraction Notation.

Solving Percent Problems Using Percent Equations.

Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions.

Applications of Percent.

Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount.

Simple and Compound Interest.

Interest Rates on Credit Cards and Loans.



7. Data, Graphs, and Statistics.

Averages, Medians, and Modes.

Tables and Pictographs.

Bar Graphs and Line Graphs.

Circle Graphs.



8. Measurement.

Linear Measures: American Units.

Linear Measures: The Metric System.

Converting Between American Units and Metric Units.

Weight and Mass: Medical Applications.

Capacity: Medical Applications.

Time and Temperature.

Converting Units of Area.



9. Geometry.

Perimeter.

Area.

Circles.

Volume.

Angles and Triangles.

Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem.



10. Real Numbers.

The Real Numbers.

Addition of Real Numbers.

Subtraction of Real Numbers.

Multiplication of Real Numbers.

Division of Real Numbers and Order of Operations.



11. Algebra: Solving Equations and Problems.

Introduction to Algebra.

Solving Equations: The Addition Principle.

Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle.

Using the Principles Together.

Applications and Problem Solving.

Additional information

CIN0201721473VG
9780201721478
0201721473
Basic Mathematics by Marvin L. Bittinger
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
20030811
712
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