Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach (4th Edition) |
 | Authors: Jeffrey O. Bennett, William L. Briggs
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 4
Pages: 848
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Dimensions (in): 10 x 8.6 x 1.3
ISBN: 0321458206
Dewey Decimal Number: 510
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Most students taking this course do so to fulfill a requirement, but the true benefit of the course is learning how to use and understand mathematics in daily life. This quantitative reasoning text is written expressly for those students, providing them with the mathematical reasoning and quantitative literacy skills they'll need to make good decisions throughout their lives. Common-sense applications of mathematics engage students while underscoring the practical, essential uses of math.
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 WoW! A math book for the mathmatically impaired!!! October 9, 2000
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
I bought this book over a year ago for a class I had to take. I would have to say that this book is the best learning tool I have been able to use in understanding mathmatics. I was diagnosed with a math disability. This book has helped me with this disability. I am able to understand concepts and apply my understanding of those concepts.It has given me a self confidence I didn't think I would ever have. I have tried other texts and found them to be either to general in thier knowledge or poor in thier use of the english language. I found this book to be very descriptive and helps the student to paint a picture of what problems they may face in the world of mathmatics. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has had a hard time with spatial ability. The detailed step by step process is wonderful. It covers an array of subjects. I still use it to help me through other classes. I have found it to be the only book detailed enough to teach me properly. It is the best college book I have ever had to buy. I really have gotten my dollars worth out of it.
User Friendly 2nd Ed. Essential for Survey of Mathematics December 15, 2001
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Extremely User friendly text, be sure you are getting 2nd edition and not first, they are not the same!!! Uses real life examples to explain various mathematical models, a book you'll want to hold on to for future use.
Easy to understand, need no other instruction February 11, 2007
Aubrey A. Anderson (Salt Lake City, UT USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really like this book. I'm using it for an independent study class and it is ideal. I don't need to contact my instructor for clarification because it is well-written and has good examples.
New Math Book Meets Expectations March 3, 2008
Mrs. Melissa G. Brickey (Tennessee)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I needed this book for class. The ISBN number matched perfectly the book was brand new. The price through AMAZON was less than buying from the school bookstore. THANKS! Amazon
Great transaction! March 1, 2009
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0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was a great transaction. The text book was received before the latest date and was in good condition.
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