MAT 080: Fundamentals of Mathematics
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Want a quick answer to a math question?
Below are two online math books to get you started, then several math books in print at our libraries.
- The Princeton Companion to Mathematics
Introduces basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; traces the development of modern mathematics; explains essential terms and concepts; examines core ideas in major areas of mathematics; describes the achievements of scores of famous mathematicians; and explores the impact of mathematics on other disciplines such as biology, finance, and music. - Real-Life Math, 2006
Provides an understanding of commonly studied math concepts by illustrating their use in everyday life in everyday tasks, such as buying insurance, constructing a budget, reading graphs, adjusting cooking recipes or planning for retirement. Topics are designed to support the modern mathematics curriculum and contain examples related to the global economy.
Some books for basic math
Basic Math Refresher by Call Number: QA139 .H36 2010ISBN: 9780738600529Publication Date: 2004-12-20Easy-to-follow reference full of examples and real life situations.
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra by Call Number: QA39.3 .R68 2010ISBN: 9781598639827Publication Date: 2009-05-21Basic Math and Pre-Algebra provides step-by-step solutions to problems in topics such as complex fractions, mixed numbers and improper fractions; converting fractions, percents, and decimals; solving equations with logarithms or exponents, and much more.
The Humongous Book of Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Problems by Call Number: QA39.3 .K455 2011ISBN: 9781615640836Publication Date: 2011-07-27Annotated notes throughout the book clarify each problem.
