Basic College Mathematics, Global Edition

Marvin Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level for more than thirty-eight years. Since 1968, he has been employed at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, and is now professor emeritus of mathematics education. Professor Bittinger has authored over 190 publications on topics ranging from basic mathematics to algebra and trigonometry to applied calculus. He received his BA in mathematics from Manchester College and his PhD in mathematics education from Purdue University. Special honors include Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and his election to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999.

Index of Applications

Preface

 

1. Whole Numbers

1.1 Standard Notation

1.2 Addition

1.3 Subtraction

1.4 Multiplication

1.5 Division

   Mid-Chapter Review

1.6 Rounding and Estimating; Order

1.7 Solving Equations

1.8 Applications and Problem Solving

   Translating for Success

1.9 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations

   Summary and Review

   Test

 

2. Fraction Notation: Multiplication and Division

2.1 Factorizations

2.2 Divisibility

2.3 Fractions and Fraction Notation

2.4 Multiplication and Applications

2.5 Simplifying

   Mid-Chapter Review

2.6 Multiplying, Simplifying, and Applications

2.7 Division and Applications

   Translating for Success

   Summary and Review

   Test

 

3. Fraction Notation and Mixed Numerals

3.1 Least Common Multiples

3.2 Addition and Applications

3.3 Subtraction, Order, and Applications

   Translating for Success

3.4 Mixed Numerals

   Mid-Chapter Review

3.5 Addition and Subtraction Using Mixed Numerals; Applications

3.6 Multiplication and Division Using Mixed Numerals; Applications

   Translating for Success

3.7 Order of Operations, Complex Fractions, and Estimation

   Summary and Review

   Test

   Cumulative Review

 

4. Decimal Notation

4.1 Decimal Notation, Order, and Rounding

4.2 Addition and Subtraction

4.3 Multiplication

4.4 Division

   Mid-Chapter Review

4.5 Converting from Fraction Notation to Decimal Notation

4.6 Estimating

4.7 Applications and Problem Solving

   Translating for Success

   Summary and Review

   Test

   Cumulative Review

 

5. Ratio and Proportion

5.1 Introduction to Ratios

5.2 Rates and Unit Prices

5.3 Proportions

   Mid-Chapter Review

5.4 Applications of Proportions

   Translating for Success

5.5 Geometric Applications

   Summary and Review

   Test

   Cumulative Review

 

6. Percent Notation

6.1 Percent Notation

6.2 Percent Notation and Fraction Notation

6.3 Solving Percent Problems Using Percent Equations

6.4 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions

   Mid-Chapter Review

6.5 Applications of Percent

   Translating for Success

6.6 Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount

6.7 Simple Interest and Compound Interest; Credit Cards

   Summary and Review

   Test

   Cumulative Review

 

7. Data, Graphs, and Statistics

7.1 Averages, Medians, and Modes

7.2 Interpreting Data from Tables and Graphs

   Mid-Chapter Review

7.3 Interpreting and Drawing Bar Graphs and Line Graphs

7.4 Interpreting and Drawing Circle Graphs

   Translating for Success

   Summary and Review

   Test

   Cumulative Review

 

8. Measurement

8.1 Linear Measures: American Units

8.2 Linear Measures: The Metric System

8.3 Converting Between American Units and Metric Units

   Mid-Chapter Review

8.4 Weight and Mass; Medical Applications

8.5 Capacity; Medical Applications

8.6 Time and Temperature

8.7 Converting Units of Area

   Translating for Success

   Summary and Review

   Test

   Cumulative Review

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