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College Mathematics: 2009 Update
Cheryl Cleaves, Ph.D.State Technical Institute at Memphis
Margie Hobbs, Ph.D.University of Mississippi

ISBN-10: 0135024331
ISBN-13:  9780135024331

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2009
Format:  Paper; 1024 pp
Published:  07/25/2008
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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.

 

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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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  • NEW!  Epanded application of math concepts to a wider range of career and technical programs - Examples, application, and exercises include:
  • Agriculture
  • Allied Health & Nursing
  • Architecture
  • Auto/Diesel
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • CAD and Drafting
  • Computer Technology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Electronics and Telecommunications
  • Fire Science
  • Hospitality, and Culinary/Food Safety programs.
  • Industrial Trades and Technologies 
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Table of Contents

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


Previous Edition(s)

  • College Mathematics, 7/E
    Cleaves & Hobbs
    ©2007  |  Prentice Hall  |  Cloth; 1024 pp  |  Out of Stock
    ISBN-10: 0131735985  |  ISBN-13: 9780131735989
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  • College Mathematics (with MyMathLab/MyStatLab Student Access Code Card)
    Cleaves & Hobbs
    ©2009  |  Prentice Hall  |  Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap; 1024 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 0136065414  |  ISBN-13: 9780136065418
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This text is designed for students in a broad range of career programs that require a solid understanding of basic math, elementary algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. The 2009 Update of this popular text continues a tradition of evolving to reflect today’s work environment and deliver math instruction using the best print and electronic teaching methods and delivery systems available.

 

Key Features of this Text: 

  • “Spiral Learning Approach”  Topics are introduced and reinforced using a step-by-step spiral learning approach supported by numerous examples and applications.
  • Math concepts applied to a wide range of career and technical programs   Examples, applications, and exercises 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.

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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.prenhall.com.

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