Fundamentals of Mathematics (with CD-ROM, Make the Grade, and InfoTrac) [Paperback]

James Van Dyke (Author), James Rogers (Author), Holli Adams (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0534398162 | ISBN-13: 978-0534398163 | Publication Date: August 1, 2002 | Edition: 8

This text offers a comprehensive review of all basic mathematics concepts and prepares students for further coursework. The arithmetic is presented with an emphasis on problem-solving, skills, concepts, and applications based on "real world" data, with some introductory algebra integrated throughout.

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1. WHOLE NUMBERS. Whole Numbers and Tables: Writing, Rounding, and Inequalities. Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers. Multiplying Whole Numbers. Dividing Whole Numbers. Whole-Number Exponents and Powers of 10. Order of Operations. Average, Median, and Mode. Drawing and Interpreting Graphs. 2. PRIMES AND MULTIPLES. Divisibility Tests. Multiples. Divisors and Factors. Primes and Composites. Prime Factorization. Least Common Multiple. 3. FRACTIONS AND MIXED NUMBERS. Proper and Improper Fractions; Mixed Numbers. Simplifying Fractions. Multiplying and Dividing Fractions. Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers. Building Fractions; Listing in Order; Inequalities. Adding Fractions. Adding Mixed Numbers. Subtracting Fractions. Subtracting Mixed Numbers. Order of Operations; Average. CUMULATIVE REVIEW CHAPTERS 1-3. 4. DECIMALS. Decimals: Reading, Writing, and Rounding. Changing Decimals to Fractions; Listing in Order. Adding and Subtracting Decimals. Multiplying Decimals. Multiplying and Dividing by Powers of 10; Scientific Notation. Dividing Decimals; Average, Median, and Mode. Changing Fractions to Decimals. Order of Operations; Estimating. 5. RATIO AND PROPORTION. Ratio and Rate. Solving Proportions. Applications of Proportions. CUMULATIVE REVIEW CHAPTERS 1-5. 6. PERCENT. The Meaning of Percent. Changing Decimals to Percents and Percents to Decimals. Changing Fractions to Percents and Percents to Fractions. Fractions, Decimals, Percents: A Review. Solving Percent Problems. Applications of Percents. Sales Tax, Discounts, and Commissions. Interest on Loans. 7. MEASUREMENT AND GEOMETRY. Measuring Length. Measuring Capacity, Weight, and Temperature. Perimeter. Area. Volume. Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem. CUMULATIVE REVIEW CHAPTERS 1-7. 8. ALGEBRA PREVIEW; SIGNED NUMBERS. Opposites and Absolute Value. Adding Signed Numbers. Subtracting Signed Numbers. Multiplying Signed Numbers. Dividing Signed Numbers. Order of Operations: A Review. Solving Equations. APPENDIX A Calculators. APPENDIX B Prime Factors of Numbers 1 through 100. APPENDIX C Squares and Square Roots (0 to 99). APPENDIX D Compound Interest Table (Factors). MIDTERM EXAMINATION Chapters 1-4 . FINAL EXAMINATION Chapters 1-8. ANSWERS. INDEX. INDEX OF APPLICATIONS. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

High School Mathematics Instructor - 6 years, Hillsboro Union High School. Community College Mathematics Instructor - 10 years, Portland Community College. Community College Administrator - 19 years, Portland Community College. Retired as Vice President of Educational Services at Portland Community College. Co-author - 8 mathematics texts.

High School Mathematics Instructor - 12 years. Portland Public Schools. Community College Mathematics Instructor- 30 years, Portland Community College. Currently retired and teaching part-time at Portland Community College. Co-author - 9 mathematics texts.

Community college Mathematics Instructor - 18 years, Portland Community College. Co-author - 2 mathematics texts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 816 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 8 edition (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534398162
• ISBN-13: 978-0534398163
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,357,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!, October 20, 2011

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Mathematics (Ninth Edition with Interactive Video Skillbuilder CD-ROM ) (Paperback)

I have used this text twice in my college class, and I have found most of it to be excellent!
I especially like Chapter Two which helps to prepare students for
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, April 21, 2011

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Mathematics (Ninth Edition with Interactive Video Skillbuilder CD-ROM ) (Paperback)

I was out of school for the first two weeks because of surgery so I had to live off of the book to teach me what I was missing in class. It is so informative, using various styles for those who have different learning styles. So helpful!