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Essential Mathematics with Applications: Student Support Edition

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ISBN-10: 0547016476

ISBN-13: 9780547016474

Edition: 7th 2009

Authors: Vernon C. Barker, Richard N. Aufmann, Joanne S. Lockwood

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The Student Support Edition of Essential Mathematics with Applications, 7/e, brings comprehensive study skills support to students and the latest technology tools to instructors. In addition, the program now includes concept and vocabulary review material, assignment tracking and time management resources, and practice exercises and online homework to enhance student learning and instruction. With its interactive, objective-based approach, Essential Mathematics provides comprehensive, mathematically sound coverage of topics essential to the basic college math course. The Seventh Edition features chapter-opening Prep Tests, real-world applications, and a fresh design--all of which engage…    
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Book details

List price: $259.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 12/26/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English

Vernon Barker has retired from Palomar College where he was Professor of Mathematics. He is a co-author on the majority of Aufmann texts, including the best-selling developmental paperback series.

Note: Each chapter concludes with a Chapter Summary and a Chapter Review
Chapters 2-6 include a Cumulative Review
AIM for Success Chapter Checklist Math Word Scramble Concept Review Getting Started
Whole Numbers
Introduction to Whole Numbers
Addition of Whole Numbers
Subtraction of Whole Numbers
Multiplication of Whole Numbers
Division of Whole Numbers
Exponential Notation and the Order of Operations Agreement
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
Fractions
The Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor
Introduction to Fractions
Writing Equivalent Fractions
Addition of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Subtraction of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Order, Exponents, and the Order of Operations Agreement Focus on Problem Solving: Common Knowledge Projects and Group Activities: Music; Construction; Fractions of Diagrams
Decimals
Introduction to Decimals
Addition of Decimals
Subtraction of Decimals
Multiplication of Decimals
Division of Decimals
Comparing and Converting Fractions and Decimals Focus on Problem Solving: Relevant Information Projects and Group Activities: Fractions as Terminating or Repeating Decimals
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio
Rates
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
Percents
Introduction to Percents
Percent Equations: Part I
Percent Equations: Part II
Percent Equations: Part III
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
Applications for Business and Consumers
Applications to Purchasing
Percent Increase and Percent Decrease
Interest
Real Estate Expenses
Car Expenses
Wages
Bank Statements Focus on Problem Solving: Counterexamples Projects and Group Activities: Buying a Car Final Examination
Appendix Compound Interest Table Monthly Payment Table Solutions to You-Try-Its Answers to the Odd-Numbered Exercises
Glossary
Index