Beginning and Intermediate Algebra

by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry

Edition:

3rd

ISBN13:

9780321127150

ISBN10:

0321127153

Format:

Hardcover

Pub. Date:

1/1/2004

Publisher(s):

Addison Wesley

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Summary

The Lial series has helped thousands of students succeed in developmental mathematics through its friendly writing style, numerous realistic examples, extensive problem sets, and complete supplements package. In keeping with its proven track record, this revision includes a new open design, more exercises and applications, and additional features to help both students and instructors succeed.

The Real Number System
Fractions
Exponents, Order of Operations, and Inequality
Variables, Expressions, and Equations
Real Numbers and the Number Line
Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers
Multiplying and Dividing Real Number?
Summary Exercises on Operation with Real Numbers
Properties of Real Numbers
Simplifying Expressions
Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable; Applications
The Addition Property of Equality
The Multiplication Property of Equality
More on Solving Linear Equation?
Summary Exercises on Solving Linear Equations
An Introduction to Applications of Linear Equations
Formulas and Applications from Geometry
Ratios and Proportions
More about Problem Solving
Solving Linear Inequalities
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Reading Graphs; Linear Equations in Two Variables
Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
The Slope of a Line
Equations of a Line
Exponents and Polynomials
The Product Rule and Power Rules for Exponents
Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rul?
Summary Exercises on the Rules for Exponents
An Application of Exponents: Scientific Notation
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials; Graphing Simple Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials
Special Products
Dividing Polynomials
Factoring and Applications
The Greatest Common Factor; Factoring by Grouping
Factoring Trinomials
More on Factoring Trinomials
Special Factoring Technique?
Summary Exercises on Factoring
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Applications of Quadratic Equations
Rational Expressions and Applications
The Fundamental Property of Rational Expressions
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Least Common Denominators
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Complex Fractions
Solving Equations With Rational Expression?
Summary Exercises on Rational Expressions and Equations
Applications of Rational Expressions
Equations of Lines; Functions
Review of Graphs and Slopes of Lines
Review of Equations of Lines; Linear Models
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