Essential Mathematics With Applications Book

Note: Each chapter begins with a Prep Test and concludes with a Chapter Summary, Review Exercises, and Test. Chapters 2-6 are followed by Cumulative Review Exercises. 1. Whole Numbers Section 1.1 Introduction to Whole Numbers Section 1.2 Addition of Whole Numbers Section 1.3 Subtraction of Whole Numbers Section 1.4 Multiplication of Whole Numbers Section 1.5 Division of Whole Numbers Section 1.6 Exponential Notation and the Order of Operations Agreement Section 1.7 Prime Numbers and Factoring Focus on Problem Solving: Questions to Ask Projects and Group Activities: Order of Operations, Patterns in Mathematics, Search the World Wide Web 2. Fractions Section 2.1 The Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor Section 2.2 Introduction to Fractions Section 2.3 Writing Equivalent Fractions Section 2.4 Addition of Fractions and Mixed Numbers Section 2.5 Subtraction of Fractions and Mixed Numbers Section 2.6 Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers Section 2.7 Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers Section 2.8 Order, Exponents, and the Order of Operations Agreement Focus on Problem Solving: Common Knowledge Projects and Group Activities: Music, Construction, Fractions of Diagrams 3. Decimals Section 3.1 Introduction to Decimals Section 3.2 Addition of Decimals Section 3.3 Subtraction of Decimals Section 3.4 Multiplication of Decimals Section 3.5 Division of Decimals Section 3.6 Comparing and Converting Fractions and Decimals Focus on Problem Solving: Relevant Information Projects and Group Activities: Fractions as Terminating or Repeating Decimals 4. Ratio and Proportion Section 4.1 Ratio Section 4.2 Rates Section 4.3 Proportions Focus on Problem Solving: Looking for a Pattern Projects and Group Activities: The Golden Ratio, Drawing the Floor Plans for a Building, The U.S. House of Representatives 5. Percents Section 5.1 Introduction to Percents Section 5.2 Percent Equations: Part 1 Section 5.3 Percent Equations: Part II Section 5.4 Percent Equations: Part III Section 5.5 Percent Problems: Proportion Method Focus on Problem Solving: Using a Calculator as a Problem-Solving Tool, Using Estimation as a Problem-Solving Tool Projects and Group Activities: Health, Consumer Price Index 6. Applications for Business and Consumers Section 6.1 Applications to Purchasing Section 6.2 Percent Increase and Percent Decrease Section 6.3 Interest Section 6.4 Real Estate Expenses Section 6.5 Car Expenses Section 6.6 Wages Section 6.7 Bank Statements Focus on Problem Solving: Counterexamples Projects and Group Activities: Buying a Car