Beginning Algebra with Applications, Multimedia Edition

by Aufmann, Richard N.; Barker, Vernon C.; Lockwood, Joanne

• ISBN13: 9780547197968
• ISBN10: 0547197969
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-23
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Based on the best-selling series by the Aufmann team, this hardcover text for the introductory algebra course adheres to the formula that has made the Aufmann developmental texts so reliable for both students and instructors. The text's clear writing style, emphasis on problem-solving strategies, and proven Aufmann Interactive Method--in an objective-based framework--offer guided learning for both lecture and self-paced courses. The completely integrated learning system is organized by objectives. Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives, which are woven throughout the text, in Exercises, Chapter Tests, and Cumulative Reviews, as well as through the print and multimedia ancillaries. The result is a seamless, easy-to-follow learning system. This special MEDIA ENHANCED EDITION now comes with Enhanced WebAssign and flash videos for every end of chapter test question available online through the student website.

Table of Contents

Real Numbers

Introduction to Integers

Operations with Integers

Rational Numbers

Exponents and the Order of Operations Agreement

Focus on Problem Solving: Inductive Reasoning

Projects and Group Activities: Calculators

Using Patterns in Mathematics

www.fedstats.gov

Moving Averages

Variable Expressions

Evaluating Variable Expressions

Simplifying Variable Expressions

Translating Verbal Expressions into Variable Expressions

Focus on Problem Solving: From Concrete to Abstract

Projects and Group Activities: Investigation into Operations with Even and Odd Integers

Applications of Patterns in Mathematics

Solving Equations And Inequalities

Introduction to Equations

General Equations

Inequalities

Focus on Problem Solving: Analyzing Data

Projects and Group Activities: Health and Nutrition

The Consumer Price Index

Solving Equations And Inequalities: Applications

Translating Sentences into Equations

Integer, Coin, and Stamp Problems

Geometry Problems

Markup and Discount Problems

Investment Problems

Mixture Problems

Uniform Motion Problems

Inequalities

Focus on Problem Solving: Trial-and-Error Approach to Problem Solving

Diagramming Problems

Projects and Group Activities: Nielsen Ratings

Changes in Percent Concentration

Linear Equations And Inequalities

The Rectangular Coordinate System

Graphs of Straight Lines

Slopes of Straight Lines

Equations of Straight Lines

Functions

Graphing Linear Inequalities

Focus on Problem Solving: Counterexamples

Projects and Group Activities: Graphing Linear Equations with a Graphing Utility

Population Projections

Systems Of Linear Equations

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Substitution Method

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Addition Method

Application Problems in Two Variables

Focus on Problem Solving: Using a Table and Searching for a Pattern

Projects and Group Activities: Find a Pattern

Break-even Analysis

Solving a System of Equations with a Graphing Calculator

Polynomials

Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

Multiplication of Monomials

Multiplication of Polynomials

Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation

Division of Polynomials

Focus on Problem Solving: Dimensional Analysis

Projects and Group Activities: Pascal's Triangle

Population and Land Allocation

Properties of Polynomials

Factoring

Common Factors

Factoring Polynomials of the Form x2 + bx + c

Factoring Polynomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c

Special Factoring

Solving Equations

Focus on Problem Solving: Making a Table

The Trial-and-Error Method

Projects and Group Activities: Prime and Composite Numbers

Search the World Wide Web

Problems Involving Falling Objects

Rational Expressions

Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions

Expressing Fractions in Terms of the Least Common Multiple of Their Denominators

Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions

Complex Fractions

Equations Containing Fractions

Literal Equations

Application Problems

Focus on Problem Solving: Negations and If...then...Sentences

Calculators

Projects and Group Activities: Intensity of Illumination

Scale Model of the Solar System

Radical Expressions

Introduction to Radical Expressions

Addition and Subtraction of Radical Expressions

Multiplication and Division of Radical Expressions

Solving Equations Containing Radical Expressions

Focus on Problem Solving: Deductive Reasoning

Projects and Group Activities: Mean and Standard Deviation

Distance to the Horizon

Expressway On-Ramp Curves

Quadratic Equations

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring or by Taking Square Roots

Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula

Graphing Quadratic Equations in Two Variables

Application Problems

Focus on Problem Solving: Applying Algebraic Manipulation and Graphing Techniques to Business

Projects and Group Activities: Graphical Solutions of Quadratic Equations

Geometric Construction of Completing the Square

Final Exam

Appendix: Table of Properties

Calculator Guide for the TI-83 and TI-83 Plus

Solutions to Chapter Problems

Answers to Selected Exercises

Glossary

Index

Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.