Learning basic mathematics is easy and engaging with this combined text/workbook! BASIC COLLEGE MATHEMATICS is infused with Pat McKeague's passion for teaching mathematics. With years of classroom experience, he knows how to write in a way that you will understand and appreciate. McKeague's proven "EPAS" approach (Example, Practice Problem, Answer, and Solution) moves you through each new concept with ease while helping you break up problem solving into manageable steps. Real-world applications in every chapter of this user-friendly book highlight the relevance of what you are learning.