Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780134840420 |
| eText ISBN | 9780134844947 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2019 |
| Edition | 6th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 928 |
Basic College Mathematics, 6th Edition, is a developmental mathematics textbook that builds core arithmetic and foundational mathematical skills. Written by Elayn Martin-Gay, the volume provides instructional support for preparatory mathematics courses.
The text focuses on whole numbers, fraction operations, ratios, proportions, and signed numbers. It also covers measurement across the U.S. and metric systems, data interpretation using graphs, and introductory probability and statistics.
Learning resources include a Video Organizer note-taking guide alongside Chapter Test Prep videos. The 6th Edition also adds Getting Ready for the Test exercises before each Chapter Test to check understanding of key concepts.
Table of Contents
Chapter 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 Whole Numbers and Perimeter
- • 1.4 Subtracting Whole Numbers
- • 1.5 Rounding and Estimating
- • 1.6 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area
- • 1.7 Dividing Whole Numbers
- • Integrated Review—Operations on Whole Numbers
- • 1.8 An Introduction to Problem Solving
- • 1.9 Exponents, Square Roots, and Order of Operations
Chapter 2: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
- • 2.1 Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- • 2.2 Factors and Prime Factorization
- • 2.3 Simplest Form of a Fraction
- • Integrated Review—Summary on Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Factors
- • 2.4 Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- • 2.5 Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Chapter 3: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
- • 3.1 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
- • 3.2 Least Common Multiple
- • 3.3 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
- • Integrated Review—Operations on Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- • 3.4 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
- • 3.5 Order, Exponents, and the Order of Operations
- • 3.6 Fractions and Problem Solving
Chapter 4: Decimals
- • 4.1 Introduction to Decimals
- • 4.2 Order and Rounding
- • 4.3 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
- • 4.4 Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle
- • Integrated Review—Operations on Decimals
- • 4.5 Dividing Decimals and Order of Operations
- • 4.6 Fractions and Decimals
Chapter 5: Ratio and Proportion
- • 5.1 Ratios
- • 5.2 Rates
- • Integrated Review— Ratio and Rate
- • 5.3 Proportions
- • 5.4 Proportions and Problem Solving
Chapter 6: Percent
- • 6.1 Introduction to Percent
- • 6.2 Percents and Fractions
- • 6.3 Solving Percent Problems Using Equations
- • 6.4 Solving Percent Problems Using Proportions
- • Integrated Review—Percent and Percent Problems
- • 6.5 Applications of Percent
- • 6.6 Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount
- • 6.7 Percent and Problem Solving: Interest
Chapter 7: Measurement
- • 7.1 Length: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement
- • 7.2 Weight and Mass: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement
- • 7.3 Capacity: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement
- • Integrated Review—Length, Weight, and Capacity
- • 7.4 Conversions Between the U.S. and Metric Systems
- • 7.5 Temperature: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement
- • 7.6 Energy: U.S. and Metric Systems of Measurement
Chapter 8: Geometry
- • 8.1 Lines and Angles
- • 8.2 Plane Figures and Solids
- • 8.3 Perimeter
- • 8.4 Area
- • 8.5 Volume
- • Integrated Review—Geometry Concepts
- • 8.6 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
- • 8.7 Congruent and Similar Triangles
Chapter 9: Reading Graphs and Introduction to Statistics and Probability
- • 9.1 Pictographs, Bar Graphs, Histograms, and Line Graphs
- • 9.2 Circle Graphs
- • Integrated Review—Reading Graphs
- • 9.3 Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
- • 9.4 Counting and Introduction to Probability
Chapter 10: Signed Numbers
- • 10.1 Signed Numbers
- • 10.2 Adding Signed Numbers
- • 10.3 Subtracting Signed Numbers
- • Integrated Review—Signed Numbers
- • 10.4 Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
- • 10.5 Order of Operations
Chapter 11: Introduction to Algebra
- • 11.1 Introduction to Variables
- • 11.2 Solving Equations: The Addition Property
- • 11.3 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Property
- • Integrated Review—Expressions and Equations
- • 11.4 Solving Equations Using Addition and Multiplication Properties
- • 11.5 Equations and Problem Solving
Chapter Appendix A: Tables
- • A.1 Addition Table and One Hundred Addition Facts
- • A.2 Multiplication Table and One Hundred Multiplication Facts
- • A.3 Table of Geometric Figures
- • A.4 Table of Percents, Decimals, and Fraction Equivalents
- • A.5 Table on Finding Common Percents of a Number
- • A.6 Table of Squares and Square Roots
- • A.7 Compound Interest Table
Chapter Appendix B: Unit Analysis
Chapter Student Resources: Student Resources
- • Study Skills Builders
- • Bigger Picture—Study Guide Outline
- • Practice Final Exam
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