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9780534419325

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra (with CD-ROM and iLrn Tutorial)

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  • ISBN13:

    9780534419325

  • ISBN10:

    0534419321

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2005-01-03
  • Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary

Tussy and Gustafson's fundamental goal is to build students' conceptual foundation in the "language of algebra" through reading, writing, and talking about mathematics. Their text blends instructional approaches that include vocabulary, varied practice problem sets, and well-defined pedagogy, along with an emphasis on reasoning, modeling, communication, and technology skills. Tussy and Gustafson make learning easy for students with their five-step problem-solving approach: analyze the problem, form an equation, solve the equation, state the result, and check the solution. In addition, the text's widely acclaimed study sets at the end of every section are tailored to improve students' ability to read, write, and communicate mathematical ideas. The Third Edition of ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA also features a robust suite of online course management, testing, and tutorial resources for instructors and students. This includes iLrn Testing and Tutorial, vMentor live online tutoring, the Interactive Video Skillbuilder CD-ROM with MathCue, a Book Companion Web Site featuring online graphing calculator resources, and The Learning Equation (TLE), powered by iLrn. TLE provides a complete courseware package, featuring a diagnostic tool that gives instructors the capability to create individualized study plans. With TLE, a cohesive, focused study plan can be put together to help each student succeed in math.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Algebra
The Language of Algebra
Fractions
The Real Numbers
Adding Real Numbers
Subtracting Real Numbers
Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
Exponents and Order of Operations
Algebraic Expressions
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving
Solving Equations
Problem Solving
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
More about Solving Equations
Formulas
More about Problem Solving
Solving Inequalities
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review Exercises
Linear Equations and Inequalities in two Variables
Graphing Using the Rectangular Coordinate System
Graphing Linear Equations
More about Graphing Linear Equations
The Slope of a Line
Slope?
Intercept Form
Point?
Slope Form
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Exponents and Polynomials
Rules for Exponents
Zero and Negative Exponents
Scientific Notation
Polynomials
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials
Special Products
Division of Polynomials
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review Exercises
Factoring and Quadratic Equations
The Greatest Common Factor
Factoring by Grouping
Factoring Trinomials of the Form x^2+bx+c
Factoring Trinomials of the form ax^2+bx+c
Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials and the Differences of Two Squares
Factoring the Sum and Difference of Two Cubes
A Factoring Strategy
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Rational Expressions and Equations
Simplifying Rational Expressions
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Addition and Subtraction with Like Denominators
Least Common Denominators
Simplifying Complex Fractions
Solving Rational Equations
Problem Solving Using Rational Equations
Proportions and Similar Triangles
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review Exercises
Solving Systems of Equations and Inequalitites
Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing
Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution
Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination
Problem Solving Using Systems of Equations
Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
More Equations, Inequalities, and Factoring
Review of Equations and Inequalities
Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
A Review of Factoring
Review of Rational Expressions
Review of Graphing and Introduction to Functions
Graphing Other Functions
Variation
Synthetic Division
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review Exercises
Radicals and Rational Exponents
Radical Expressions and Radical Functions
Rational Exponents
Simplifying and Combining Radical Expressions
Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
Radical Equations
Geometric Applications of Radicals
Complex Numbers
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Quadratic Equations, Functions, and Inequalities
Completing the Square
The Quadratic Formula
The Discriminant and Equations That Can Be Written in Quadratic Form
Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
Quadratic and Other Nonlinear Inequalities
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review Exercises
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Algebra and Composition of Functions
Inverses of Functions
Exponential Functions
Base-E Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Base-E Logarithms
Properties of Logarithms
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concept
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
More on Systems of Equations
Solving Systems with Two Variables
Solving Systems with Three Variables
Solving Systems Using Matrices
Solving Systems Using Determinants
Accent on Teamwork
Key Concep
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