Prealgebra (8^th Ed.)

NOTE: This is the standalone Cloth edition of Prealgebra(Hardcover), 8/e

Elayn Martin-Gay is known for her accessible writing style with built-in study skills and support.

• An emphasis on study skills is incorporated through the text.
• In-text study skills resources include Section 1.1, Tips for Success in Mathematics, in which Elayn covers important strategies for success, with videos to motivate for each objective.
• Additional in-text resources include the Student Resources section in the back of the text, which include Study Skill Builders, a Study Guide Outline, and Practice Final Exam.
• Detailed step-by-step examples provide guidance for students, and practice margin exercises are paired with each example to actively involve students in the learning process.
  
• Helpful Hints, strategically placed where students are most likely to need immediate reinforcement, help students avoid common trouble areas and mistakes.
  
• All exercise sets have been carefully updated with this revision. Several special types of exercises throughout the text include Mixed Practice, Concept Extension, and more!

Table of Contents

1. The Whole Numbers
   • 1.1 Study Skill Tips for Success in Mathematics
   • 1.2 Place Value, Names for Numbers, and Reading Tables
   • 1.3 Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers, and Perimeter
   • 1.4 Rounding and Estimating
   • 1.5 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area
   • 1.6 Dividing Whole Numbers
     • Integrated Review–Operations on Whole Numbers
   • 1.7 Exponents and Order of Operations
   • 1.8 Introduction to Variables, Algebraic Expressions, and Equations
2. Integers and Introduction to Solving Equations
   • 2.1 Introduction to Integers
   • 2.2 Adding Integers
   • 2.3 Subtracting Integers
   • 2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers
     • Integrated Review–Integers
   • 2.5 Order of Operations
   • 2.6 Solving Equations: The Addition and Multiplication Properties
3. Solving Equations and Problem Solving
   • 3.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
   • 3.2 Solving Equations: Review of the Addition and Multiplication Properties
     • Integrated Review–Expressions and Equations
   • 3.3 Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
   • 3.4 Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving
4. Fractions and Mixed Numbers
   • 4.1 Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers
   • 4.2 Factors and Simplest Form
   • 4.3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
   • 4.4 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions, Least Common Denominator, and Equivalent Fractions
   • 4.5 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
     • Integrated Review–Summary on Fractions and Operations on Fractions
   • 4.6 Complex Fractions and Review of Order of Operations
   • 4.7 Operations on Mixed Numbers
   • 4.8 Solving Equations Containing Fractions
5. Decimals
   • 5.1 Introduction to Decimals
   • 5.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
   • 5.3 Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle
   • 5.4 Dividing Decimals
     • Integrated Review–Operations on Decimals
   • 5.5 Fractions, Decimals, and Order of Operations
   • 5.6 Solving Equations Containing Decimals
   • 5.7 Decimal Applications: Mean, Median, and Mode
6. Ratio, Proportion, and Triangle Applications
   • 6.1 Ratios and Rates
   • 6.2 Proportions
     • Integrated Review–Ratio, Rate, and Proportion
   • 6.3 Proportions and Problem Solving
   • 6.4 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
   • 6.5 Congruent and Similar Triangles
7. Percent
   • 7.1 Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
   • 7.2 Solving Percent Problems with Equations
   • 7.3 Solving Percent Problems with Proportions
     • Integrated Review–Percent and Percent Problems
   • 7.4 Applications of Percent
   • 7.5 Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount
   • 7.6 Percent and Problem Solving: Interest
8. Graphing and Introduction to Statistics and Probability
   • 8.1 Pictographs, Bar Graphs, Histograms, Line Graphs, and Introduction to Statistics
   • 8.2 Circle Graphs
   • 8.3 The Rectangular Coordinate System and Paired Data
     • Integrated Review–Reading Graphs
   • 8.4 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
   • 8.5 Counting and Introduction to Probability
9. Geometry and Measurement
   • 9.1 Lines and Angles
   • 9.2 Perimeter
   • 9.3 Area, Volume, and Surface Area
     • Integrated Review–Geometry Concepts
   • 9.4 Linear Measurement
   • 9.5 Weight and Mass
   • 9.6 Capacity
   • 9.7 Temperature and Conversions Between the U.S. and Metric Systems
10. Exponents and Polynomials
    • 10.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
    • 10.2 Multiplication Properties of Exponents
      • Integrated Review–Operations on Polynomials
    • 10.3 Multiplying Polynomials
    • 10.4 Introduction to Factoring Polynomials

Appendix A: Tables

• A.1 Tables of Geometric Figures
• A.2 Table of Percents, Decimals, and Fraction Equivalents
• A.3 Table on Finding Common Percents of a Number
• A.4 Table of Squares and Square Roots

Appendix B: Quotient Rule and Negative Exponents

Appendix C: Scientific Notation

Appendix D: Geometric Formulas

Student Resources

• Study Skills Builders
• Bigger Picture–Study Guide Outline
• Practice Final Exam

About our author

Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 25 years. Her numerous teaching awards include the local University Alumni Association’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Developmental Educator at University of New Orleans, presented by the Louisiana Association of Developmental Educators.

Prior to writing textbooks, Elayn Martin-Gay developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation materials for her texts. Today, the videos are specific to each book in her series. She has also created Chapter Test Prep Videos to help students during their most “teachable moment” (as they prepare for a test) along with Instructor-to-Instructor videos that provide teaching tips, hints, and suggestions for every developmental mathematics course, including basic mathematics, prealgebra, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra.

Elayn is the author of 13 published textbooks and a new Interactive Assignment MyLab^® Math course, all specializing in developmental mathematics courses. She has also published series in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. She has participated as an author across the broadest range of educational materials: textbooks, videos, tutorial software, and courseware. This provides an opportunity of various combinations for an integrated teaching and learning package offering great consistency for the student.

Hallmark features of this title

• Study skills resources: 
  • Section 1.1, Tips for Success in Mathematics, in which Elayn covers important strategies for success with videos for each objective.  
  • Student Resources section with Study Skill Builders, a Study Guide Outline and Practice Final Exam.  
• Helpful Hints help students avoid common trouble areas. Detailed step-by-step examples and practice margin exercises paired with each example encourage students to participate in the learning.  
• Concept Checks throughout the section allow students to gauge their grasp of an idea as it is presented. 
• Integrated Review mid-chapter exercise sets provide students with mixed review, giving them the chance to assimilate new concepts they've learned over several sections.