Elementary Algebra for College Students

by Angel, Allen R.

• ISBN13: 9780131994577
• ISBN10: 0131994573
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This dynamic new edition of this proven series adds cutting edge print and media resources. An emphasis on the practical applications of algebra motivates learners and encourages them to see algebra as an important part of their daily lives. The reader-friendly writing style uses short, clear sentences and easy-to-understand language, and the outstanding pedagogical program makes the material easy to follow and comprehend.KEY TOPICSChapter topics cover real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, formulas and applications of algebra, exponents and polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations, roots and radicals, and quadratic equations.For the study of Algebra.

Table of Contents

Note: Each chapter concludes with Chapter Summary, Chapter Review Exercises, and Chapter Practice Test and after Chapter 1, Cumulative Review Test

Preface To the Student

Real Numbers

Study Skills for Success in Mathematics

Problem Solving

Fractions

The Real Number System

Inequalities Mid-Chapter Test: Sections

Addition of Real Numbers

Subtraction of Real Numbers

Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers

Exponents, Parentheses, and the Order of Operations

Properties of the Real Number System

Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

Combining Like Terms

The Addition Property of Equality

The Multiplication Property of Equality

Solving Linear Equations with a Variable on Only One Side of the Equation Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 2.1-2.4

Solving Linear Equations with the Variable on Both Sides of the Equation

Formulas

Ratios and Proportions

Inequalities in One Variable

Applications of Algebra

Changing Application Problems into Equations

Solving Application Problems Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 3.1-3.2

Geometric Problems

Motion, Money, and Mixture Problems

Exponents and Polynomials

Exponents

Negative Exponents

Scientific Notation Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 4.1-4.3

Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

Multiplication of Polynomials

Division of Polynomials

Factoring

Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial

Factoring by Grouping

Factoring Trinomials of the form axsup2; + bx + c, a = 1

Factoring Trinomials of the form axsup2; + bx + c, a G+á 1 Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 5.1-5.4

Special Factoring Formulas and a General Review of Factoring

Solving Quadratic Equations Using Factoring

Applications of Quadratic Equations

Rational Expressions and Equations

Simplifying Rational Expressions

Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions

Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions with a Common Denominator and Finding the Least Common Denominator

Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 6.1-6.4

Complex Fractions

Solving Rational Equations

Rational Eq

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