Algebra : Form and Function

by William G. McCallum (University of Arizona); Eric Connally (Harvard University Extension ); Deborah Hughes-Hallett (University of Arizona); Philip Cheifetz (Nassau Community College); Ann Davidian (Gen. Douglas MacArthur HS); Patti Frazer Lock (St. L

• ISBN13: 9780471707080
• ISBN10: 0471707082
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-11-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This book offers a fresh approach to algebra that focuses on teaching readers how to truly understand the principles, rather than viewing them merely as tools for other forms of mathematics. It relies on a storyline to form the backbone of the chapters and make the material more engaging. Conceptual exercise sets are included to show how the information is applied in the real world. Using symbolic notation as a framework, business professionals will come away with a vastly improved skill set.

Table of Contents

The Key Concepts of Algebra

Rules for Expressions and the Reasons for Them

Rules for Equations and the Reasons for Them

Functions, Expressions, and Equations

Linear Functions, Expressions, and Equations

Rules for Exponents and the Reasons for Them

Power Functions, Expressions, and Equations

More on Functions

Quadratic Functions, Expressions, and Equations

Exponential Functions, Expressions, and Equations

Logarithms

Polynomials

Rational Functions

Summation Notation

Sequences and Series

Matrices and Vectors

Probability and Statistics

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