Investigating Basic College Mathematics (with CD-ROM, BCA Tutorial, and InfoTrac ) Book

1. WHOLE NUMBERS. Introduction to the Chapter. Introduction to Whole Numbers. Numbers, Tables, and Bar Graphs. Addition and Subtraction. Problem Solving. Multiplication. Exponents. Using the SI (Metric) System of Measurement. Division. Read, Reflect, and Respond: Effective Studying. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test. 2. INTEGERS. Introduction to the Chapter. Introduction to Integers. Addition of Integers. Subtraction of Integers. Multiplication and Division of Integers. Order of Operations. Formulas. Line Graphs. Read, Reflect and Respond: Learning Styles. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test. 3. FRACTIONS. Introduction to the Chapter. Multiples and Factors. Introduction to Fractions. Multiplication. Division. Addition and Subtraction. Mixed Numbers. Arithmetic with Mixed Numbers. Solving Equations. Read, Reflect, and Respond: The Value of Mathematics in Daily Life. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test. 4. DECIMALS. Introduction to the Chapter. Introduction to Decimal Numbers. Multiplication. Division. Powers of Ten and Scientific Notation. Unit Analysis. Pi . Square Roots. Read, Reflect, and Respond: Precision and Accuracy. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test. 5. EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS. Introduction to the Chapter. Evaluating Algebraic Expressions. Simplify Algebraic Expressions. Properties of Equality. Equations with More Than One Operation. Applications and Problem Solving. Read, Reflect, and Respond: Problem Solving in Practice. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test. 6. RATES RATIOS AND PERCENTS. Introduction to the Chapter. Introduction to Ratios and Rates. Proportions. Percents. Applications of Percents. Circle Graphs. Read, Reflect, and Respond: The Value of Mathematics for Citizenship. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test. APPENDIX 1: Geometry. Introduction to the Appendix. Essential Terms and Definitions. Perimeter and Circumference. Area. Volume. Similar Triangles. Appendix 2: Using Technology. Introduction to the Appendix. Whole Numbers. Integers. Fractions and Mixed Numbers. Decimals and Pi. Appendix 3: Answers to Odd Numbered Exercises. Chapter Reviews, and Chapter Tests. Index.