Loose Leaf Version for Basic College Mathematics

Basic College Mathematics, 3rd Edition

1 Whole Numbers

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

2 Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Multiplication and Division

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

3 Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Addition and Subtraction

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

4 Decimals

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

5 Ratio and Proportion

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

6 Percents

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

7 Measurement

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

8 Geometry

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

9 Introduction to Statistics

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

10 Real Numbers

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

11 Solving Equations

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

Additional Topics Appendix

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

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