College Mathematics (with MyMathLab/MyStatLab Student Access Code Card)

Chapter 1 Review of Basic Concepts

Chapter 2 Review of Fractions

Chapter 3 Percents

Chapter 4 Measurement

Chapter 5 Signed Numbers and Powers of 10

Chapter 6 Statistics

Chapter 7 Linear Equations

Chapter 8 Ratio and Proportion

Chapter 9 Graphing Linear Equations

Chapter 10 Systems of Linear Equations

Chapter 11 Powers and Polynomials

Chapter 12 Roots and Radicals

Chapter 13 Factoring

Chapter 14 Rational Expressions and Equations

Chapter 15 Quadratic and Higher-Degree Equations

Chapter 16 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

Chapter 17 Inequalities and Absolute Values

Chapter 18 Geometry

Chapter 19 Triangles

Chapter 20 Right Triangle Trigonometry

Chapter 21 Trigonometry with Any Angle

Continuing the tradition of excellence in applied mathematics, Cleaves and Hobbs 2009 Update with MyMathLab is designed for students in a broad range of career programs that require a solid understanding of basic math, elementary algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Topics are introduced and reinforced using a step-by-step "spiral learning" approach supported by numerous examples and applications. Throughout the text, examples are presented in both symbolic and narrative form and all concepts are applied directly to careers and professions.

Students who will benefit from this text include: Allied Health, Nursing, Computer Technology, Aviation, the Industrial Trades and Technologies, Electronics, CAD, Drafting, Architecture, Agriculture, Telecommunication, Auto/Diesel, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Business, Hospitality, and Culinary/Food Safety programs.

• Six-Step Approach to Problem Solving - This tried and proven approach provides students with a systematic and logical framework for analyzing, comparing, estimating, and solving workplace applications.
• Self-Study Exercises - These exercises conclude each section within a chapter, providing frequent opportunities to practice the concepts presented in the section.
• Chapter Review of Key Concepts - These chapter-concluding summaries provide a quick overview of each learning outcome, the solution procedure, and an example - an excellent study tool prior to completing pratice sets or taking tests.
• Additional Practice for Students - Additional practice materials, not found in the text, can be found on the text's companion website at www.prenhall.com/cleaves.

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Powered by CourseCompassTM (Pearson’s online teaching and learning environment) and MathXL(our online homework, tutorial, and assessment system), MyMathLab provides a rich and flexible set of course materials, featuring free-response exercises that are algorithmically generated for unlimited practice and mastery. Students can use online tools, such as video lectures and a multimedia textbook to independently improve their understanding and performance. MyMathLab also includes student access to the Pearson Math Tutor Center. A MyMathLab access code is packaged with each new copy of this textbook. A new access code can also be purchased online at www.coursecompass.com.

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