Basic College Math: An Applied Approach 10th edition

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Richard N. Aufmann and Joanne S. Lockwood
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: Whole Numbers
    • 1: Prep Test
    • 1.1: Introduction to Whole Numbers
    • 1.2: Addition of Whole Numbers
    • 1.3: Subtraction of Whole Numbers
    • 1.4: Multiplication of Whole Numbers
    • 1.5: Division of Whole Numbers
    • 1.6: Exponential Notation and the Order of Operations Agreement
    • 1.7: Prime Numbers and Factoring
    • 1: Review Exercises
    • 1: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 2: Fractions
    • 2: Prep Test
    • 2.1: The Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor
    • 2.2: Introduction to Fractions
    • 2.3: Writing Equivalent Fractions
    • 2.4: Addition of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
    • 2.5: Subtraction of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
    • 2.6: Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
    • 2.7: Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
    • 2.8: Order, Exponents, and the Order of Operations Agreement
    • 2: Review Exercises
    • 2: Chapter Test
    • 2: Cumulative Review Exercises

  • Chapter 3: Decimals
    • 3: Prep Test
    • 3.1: Introduction to Decimals
    • 3.2: Addition of Decimals
    • 3.3: Subtraction of Decimals
    • 3.4: Multiplication of Decimals
    • 3.5: Division of Decimals
    • 3.6: Comparing and Converting Fractions and Decimals
    • 3: Review Exercises
    • 3: Chapter Test
    • 3: Cumulative Review Exercises

  • Chapter 4: Ratio and Proportion
    • 4: Prep Test
    • 4.1: Ratio
    • 4.2: Rates
    • 4.3: Proportions
    • 4: Review Exercises
    • 4: Chapter Test
    • 4: Cumulative Review Exercises

  • Chapter 5: Percents
    • 5: Prep Test
    • 5.1: Introduction to Percents
    • 5.2: Percent Equations: Part I
    • 5.3: Percent Equations: Part II
    • 5.4: Percent Equations: Part III
    • 5.5: Percent Problems: Proportion Method
    • 5: Review Exercises
    • 5: Chapter Test
    • 5: Cumulative Review Exercises

  • Chapter 6: Applications for Business and Consumers
    • 6: Prep Test
    • 6.1: Applications to Purchasing
    • 6.2: Percent Increase and Percent Decrease
    • 6.3: Interest
    • 6.4: Real Estate Expenses
    • 6.5: Car Expenses
    • 6.6: Wages
    • 6.7: Bank Statements
    • 6: Review Exercises
    • 6: Chapter Test
    • 6: Cumulative Review Exercises

  • Chapter 7: Statistics and Probability
    • 7: Prep Test
    • 7.1: Pictographs and Circle Graphs
    • 7.2: Bar Graphs and Broken-Line Graphs
    • 7.3: Histograms and Frequency Polygons
    • 7.4: Statistical Measures
    • 7.5: Introduction to Probability
    • 7: Review Exercises
    • 7: Chapter Test
    • 7: Cumulative Review Exercises

  • Chapter 8: U.S. Customary Units of Measurement
    • 8: Prep Test
    • 8.1: Length
    • 8.2: Weight
    • 8.3: Capacity
    • 8.4: Time
    • 8.5: Energy and Power
    • 8: Review Exercises
    • 8: Chapter Test
    • 8: Cumulative Review Exercises

  • Chapter 9: The Metric System of Measurement
    • 9: Prep Test
    • 9.1: Length
    • 9.2: Mass
    • 9.3: Capacity
    • 9.4: Energy
    • 9.5: Conversion Between the U.S. Customary and the Metric Systems of Measurement
    • 9: Review Exercises
    • 9: Chapter Test
    • 9: Cumulative Review Exercises

  • Chapter 10: The Rational Numbers
    • 10: Prep Test
    • 10.1: Introduction to Integers
    • 10.2: Addition and Subtraction of Integers
    • 10.3: Multiplication and Division of Integers
    • 10.4: Operations with Rational Numbers
    • 10.5: Scientific Notation and the Order of Operations Agreement
    • 10: Review Exercises
    • 10: Chapter Test
    • 10: Cumulative Review Exercises

  • Chapter 11: Introduction to Algebra
    • 11: Prep Test
    • 11.1: Variable Expressions
    • 11.2: Introduction to Equations
    • 11.3: General Equations: Part I
    • 11.4: General Equations: Part II
    • 11.5: Translating Verbal Expressions into Mathematical Expressions
    • 11.6: Translating Sentences into Equations and Solving
    • 11: Review Exercises
    • 11: Chapter Test
    • 11: Cumulative Review Exercises

  • Chapter 12: Geometry
    • 12: Prep Test
    • 12.1: Angles, Lines, and Geometric Figures
    • 12.2: Plane Geometric Figures
    • 12.3: Area
    • 12.4: Volume
    • 12.5: The Pythagorean Theorem
    • 12.6: Similar and Congruent Triangles
    • 12: Review Exercises
    • 12: Chapter Test
    • 12: Cumulative Review Exercises

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Chapter 2: Fractions
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Chapter 3: Decimals
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Chapter 4: Ratio and Proportion
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Chapter 5: Percents
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Chapter 6: Applications for Business and Consumers
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Chapter 7: Statistics and Probability
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Chapter 8: U.S. Customary Units of Measurement
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Chapter 9: The Metric System of Measurement
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Chapter 10: The Rational Numbers
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