Prealgebra 2nd edition

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Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith, and Andrea Honeycutt Mathis
Publisher: OpenStax College

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  • Chapter 1: Whole Numbers
    • 1.1: Introduction to Whole Numbers
    • 1.2: Add Whole Numbers
    • 1.3: Subtract Whole Numbers
    • 1.4: Multiply Whole Numbers
    • 1.5: Divide Whole Numbers
    • 1: Review Exercises
    • 1: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 2: The Language of Algebra
    • 2.1: Use the Language of Algebra
    • 2.2: Evaluate, Simplify, and Translate Expressions
    • 2.3: Solving Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality
    • 2.4: Find Multiples and Factors
    • 2.5: Prime Factorization and the Least Common Multiple
    • 2: Review Exercises
    • 2: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 3: Integers
    • 3.1: Introduction to Integers
    • 3.2: Add Integers
    • 3.3: Subtract Integers
    • 3.4: Multiply and Divide Integers
    • 3.5: Solve Equations Using Integers; The Division Property of Equality
    • 3: Review Exercises
    • 3: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 4: Fractions
    • 4.1: Visualize Fractions
    • 4.2: Multiply and Divide Fractions
    • 4.3: Multiply and Divide Mixed Numbers and Complex Fractions
    • 4.4: Add and Subtract Fractions with Common Denominators
    • 4.5: Add and Subtract Fractions with Different Denominators
    • 4.6: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers
    • 4.7: Solve Equations with Fractions
    • 4: Review Exercises
    • 4: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 5: Decimals
    • 5.1: Decimals
    • 5.2: Decimal Operations
    • 5.3: Decimals and Fractions
    • 5.4: Solve Equations with Decimals
    • 5.5: Averages and Probability
    • 5.6: Ratios and Rate
    • 5.7: Simplify and Use Square Roots
    • 5: Review Exercises
    • 5: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 6: Percents
    • 6.1: Understand Percent
    • 6.2: Solve General Applications of Percent
    • 6.3: Solve Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount Applications
    • 6.4: Solve Simple Interest Applications
    • 6.5: Solve Proportions and their Applications
    • 6: Review Exercises
    • 6: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 7: The Properties of Real Numbers
    • 7.1: Rational and Irrational Numbers
    • 7.2: Commutative and Associative Properties
    • 7.3: Distributive Property
    • 7.4: Properties of Identity, Inverses, and Zero
    • 7.5: Systems of Measurement
    • 7: Review Exercises
    • 7: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 8: Solving Linear Equations
    • 8.1: Solve Equations using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality
    • 8.2: Solve Equations using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality
    • 8.3: Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides
    • 8.4: Solve Equations with Fraction or Decimal Coefficients
    • 8: Review Exercises
    • 8: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 9: Math Models and Geometry
    • 9.1: Use a Problem Solving Strategy
    • 9.2: Solve Money Applications
    • 9.3: Use Properties of Angles, Triangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem
    • 9.4: Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids
    • 9.5: Solve Geometry Applications: Circles and Irregular Figures
    • 9.6: Solve Geometry Applications: Volume and Surface Area
    • 9.7: Solve a Formula for a Specific Variable
    • 9: Review Exercises
    • 9: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 10: Polynomials
    • 10.1: Add and Subtract Polynomials
    • 10.2: Use Multiplication Properties of Exponents
    • 10.3: Multiply Polynomials
    • 10.4: Divide Polynomials
    • 10.5: Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
    • 10.6: Introduction to Factoring Polynomials
    • 10: Review Exercises
    • 10: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 11: Graphs
    • 11.1: Use the Rectangular Coordinate System
    • 11.2: Graphing Linear Equations
    • 11.3: Graphing with Intercepts
    • 11.4: Understand Slope of a Line
    • 11: Review Exercises
    • 11: Chapter Test

  • Chapter A: Cumulative Review
    • A.1: Chapter 1 Review
    • A.2: Chapter 2 Review
    • A.3: Chapter 3 Review
    • A.4: Chapter 4 Review
    • A.5: Chapter 5 Review
    • A.6: Chapter 6 Review
    • A.7: Chapter 7 Review
    • A.8: Chapter 8 Review
    • A.9: Chapter 9 Review
    • A.10: Chapter 10 Review
    • A.11: Chapter 11 Review

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Chapter 3: Integers
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Chapter 4: Fractions
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Chapter 5: Decimals
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Chapter 6: Percents
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Chapter 7: The Properties of Real Numbers
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Chapter 8: Solving Linear Equations
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Chapter 9: Math Models and Geometry
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