Investigating prealgebra

Table of Contents

1. WHOLE NUMBERS. Introduction to the Chapter. Introduction to Whole Numbers. Numbers, Tables, and Bar Graphs. Addition and Subtraction. Equations and Problem Solving. Algebraic Expressions. Multiplication. Exponents. Using the SI (Metric) System of Measurement. Division. Read, Reflect, and Respond: Effective Studying. Glossary and Procedure. Review. Test.

2. EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS. Introduction to the Chapter. The Order of Operations. Formulas. Paired Data and Line Graphs. Properties of Equality. Equations With More Than One Operation. Read, Reflect, and Respond: Learning Styles. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test.

3. INTEGERS. Introduction to the Chapter. Introduction to Integers. Addition of Integers. Subtraction of Integers. Multiplication and Division of Integers. Introduction to Polynomials. Read, Reflect and Respond: Negative Numbers. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test.

4. FRACTIONS. Introduction to the Chapter. Multiples and Factors. Introduction to Fractions. Multiplication of Fractions. Division of Fractions. Addition and Subtraction of Fractions. Mixed Numbers. Arithmetic with Mixed Numbers. Solving Equations. Read, Reflect, and Respond: The Value of Mathematics in Daily Life. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test.

5. DECIMALS. Introduction to the Chapter. Introduction to Decimal Numbers. Introduction to Decimal Arithmetic. More Arithmetic with Decimals. Powers of Ten and Scientific Notation. Unit Analysis. Pi . Square Roots. Read, Reflect, and Respond: Precision and Accuracy. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test.

6. RATES, RATIOS, AND PERCENTS. Introduction to the Chapter. Introduction to Ratios and Rates. Proportions. Percents. Applications ofPercents. Circle Graphs. Read, Reflect, and Respond: The Value of Mathematics for Citizenship. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test.

7. LINEAR EQUATIONS. Introduction to the Chapter . Solutions of Linear Equations. The Rectangular Coordinate System. Graphing Linear Equations. Intercepts. Slope. Read, Reflect, and Respond: Modeling. Glossary and Procedures. Review. Test.

Appendix. Appendix 1: Geometry. Introduction to the Appendix. Essential Terms and Definitions. Perimeter and Circumference. Area. Volume. Similar Triangles. Appendix 2: Using Technology. Introduction to the Appendix. Whole Numbers. Integers. Fractions and Mixed Numbers. Decimals and Pi. Appendix 3: Answers to Odd Numbered Exercises. Chapter Reviews, and Chapter Tests. Index.