Prealgebra 6th edition

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Alan S. Tussy and Diane Koenig
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: Whole Numbers
    • 1.1: An Introduction to the Whole Numbers
    • 1.2: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
    • 1.3: Multiplying Whole Numbers
    • 1.4: Dividing Whole Numbers
    • 1.5: Prime Factors and Exponents
    • 1.6: The Least Common Multiple and the Greatest Common Factor
    • 1.7: Order of Operations
    • 1.8: Solving Equations Using Addition and Subtraction
    • 1.9: Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division
    • 1: Chapter Summary and Review
    • 1: Chapter Test

  • Chapter 2: The Integers
    • 2.1: An Introduction to the Integers
    • 2.2: Adding Integers
    • 2.3: Subtracting Integers
    • 2.4: Multiplying Integers
    • 2.5: Dividing Integers
    • 2.6: Order of Operations and Estimation
    • 2.7: Solving Equations That Involve Integers
    • 2: Chapter Summary and Review
    • 2: Chapter Test
    • 2: Cumulative Review

  • Chapter 3: The Language of Algebra
    • 3.1: Algebraic Expressions
    • 3.2: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions and Formulas
    • 3.3: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions and the Distributive Property
    • 3.4: Combining Like Terms
    • 3.5: Simplifying Expressions to Solve Equations
    • 3.6: Using Equations to Solve Application Problems
    • 3: Chapter Summary and Review
    • 3: Chapter Test
    • 3: Cumulative Review

  • Chapter 4: Fractions and Mixed Numbers
    • 4.1: An Introduction to Fractions
    • 4.2: Multiplying Fractions
    • 4.3: Dividing Fractions
    • 4.4: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
    • 4.5: Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers
    • 4.6: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
    • 4.7: Order of Operations and Complex Fractions
    • 4.8: Solving Equations That Involve Fractions
    • 4: Chapter Summary and Review
    • 4: Chapter Test
    • 4: Cumulative Review

  • Chapter 5: Decimals
    • 5.1: An Introduction to Decimals
    • 5.2: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
    • 5.3: Multiplying Decimals
    • 5.4: Dividing Decimals
    • 5.5: Fractions and Decimals
    • 5.6: Square Roots
    • 5.7: Solving Equations That Involve Decimals
    • 5: Chapter Summary and Review
    • 5: Chapter Test
    • 5: Cumulative Review

  • Chapter 6: Ratio, Proportion, and Measurement
    • 6.1: Ratios and Rates
    • 6.2: Proportions
    • 6.3: American Units of Measurement
    • 6.4: Metric Units of Measurement; Medical Applications
    • 6.5: Converting between American and Metric Units
    • 6: Chapter Summary and Review
    • 6: Chapter Test
    • 6: Cumulative Review

  • Chapter 7: Percent
    • 7.1: Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
    • 7.2: Solving Percent Problems Using Percent Equations and Proportions
    • 7.3: Applications of Percent
    • 7.4: Estimation with Percent
    • 7.5: Interest
    • 7: Chapter Summary and Review
    • 7: Chapter Test
    • 7: Cumulative Review

  • Chapter 8: Graphs and Statistics
    • 8.1: Reading Graphs and Tables
    • 8.2: Mean, Median, and Mode
    • 8.3: Probability
    • 8.4: Equations in Two Variables; The Rectangular Coordinate System
    • 8.5: Graphing Linear Equations
    • 8: Chapter Summary and Review
    • 8: Chapter Test
    • 8: Cumulative Review

  • Chapter 9: An Introduction to Geometry
    • 9.1: Basic Geometric Figures; Angles
    • 9.2: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
    • 9.3: Polygons and Triangles
    • 9.4: The Pythagorean Theorem
    • 9.5: Congruent Triangles and Similar Triangles
    • 9.6: Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons
    • 9.7: Perimeters and Areas of Polygons
    • 9.8: Circles
    • 9.9: Volume
    • 9: Chapter Summary and Review
    • 9: Chapter Test
    • 9: Cumulative Review

  • Chapter 10: Exponents and Polynomials
    • 10.1: Multiplication Rules for Exponents
    • 10.2: Introduction to Polynomials
    • 10.3: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
    • 10.4: Multiplying Polynomials
    • 10: Chapter Summary and Review
    • 10: Chapter Test
    • 10: Cumulative Review

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Chapter 2: The Integers
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Chapter 3: The Language of Algebra
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Chapter 4: Fractions and Mixed Numbers
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Chapter 5: Decimals
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Chapter 6: Ratio, Proportion, and Measurement
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Chapter 7: Percent
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Chapter 8: Graphs and Statistics
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Chapter 9: An Introduction to Geometry
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