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9780131490789

Intermediate Algebra

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    9780131490789

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    0131490788

  • Edition: 5th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-01-01
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall
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A worktext format for basic college math or arithmetic courses including lecture-based, self-paced, and modular classes. John Tobey and Jeff Slater are experienced developmental math authors and active classroom teachers. The Tobey approach focuses on building skills one at a time by breaking math down into manageable pieces. This building block organization is a practical approach to basic math skill development that makes it easier for students to understand each topic, gaining confidence as they move through each section. Knowing students crave feedback, Tobey has enhanced the new edition with a "How am I Doing?" guide to math success. The combination of continual reinforcement of basic skill development, ongoing feedback and a fine balance of exercises makes the fifth edition of Tobey/Slater Basic College Mathematics even more practical and accessible.

Table of Contents

How Am I Doing? Guide to Math Success
To the Student i
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xx
Diagnostic Pretest xxiii
Basic Concepts
1(56)
The Real Number System
2(7)
Operations with Real Numbers
9(8)
Powers, Square Roots, and the Order of Operations
17(9)
How Am I Doing? Sections 1.1--1.3
25(1)
Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
26(11)
Operations with Variables and Grouping Symbols
37(6)
Evaluating Variable Expressions and Formulas
43(14)
Chapter 1 Organizer
52(2)
Chapter 1 Review Problems
54(2)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 1 Test
56(1)
Linear Equations and Inequalities
57(68)
First-Degree Equations with One Unknown
58(8)
Literal Equations and Formulas
66(6)
Absolute Value Equations
72(6)
Using Equations to Solve Word Problems
78(7)
How Am I Doing? Sections 2.1--2.4
84(1)
Solving More-Involved Word Problems
85(9)
Linear Inequalities
94(9)
Compound Inequalities
103(6)
Absolute Value Inequalities
109(16)
Chapter 2 Organizer
117(2)
Chapter 2 Review Problems
119(4)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 2 Test
123(1)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--2
124(1)
Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables and Functions
125(70)
Graphing Linear Equations with Two Unknowns
126(9)
Slope of a Line
135(8)
Graphs and the Equations of a Line
143(11)
How Am I Doing? Sections 3.1--3.3
153(1)
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
154(6)
Concept of a Function
160(9)
Graphing Functions from Equations and Tables of Data
169(26)
Chapter 3 Organizer
184(2)
Chapter 3 Review Problems
186(5)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 3 Test
191(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--3
193(2)
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
195(52)
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
196(14)
Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
210(8)
How Am I Doing? Sections 4.1--4.2
217(1)
Applications of Systems of Linear Equations
218(11)
Systems of Linear Inequalities
229(18)
Chapter 4 Organizer
238(2)
Chapter 4 Review Problems
240(4)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 4 Test
244(1)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--4
245(2)
Polynomials
247(60)
Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions: Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying
248(7)
Dividing Polynomials
255(5)
Synthetic Division
260(4)
Removing Common Factors; Factoring by Grouping
264(6)
Factoring Trinomials
270(8)
How Am I Doing? Sections 5.1--5.5
277(1)
Special Cases of Factoring
278(7)
Factoring a Polynomial Completely
285(4)
Solving Equations and Applications Using Polynomials
289(18)
Chapter 5 Organizer
298(2)
Chapter 5 Review Problems
300(3)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 5 Test
303(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--5
305(2)
Rational Expressions and Equations
307(48)
Rational Expressions and Functions: Simplifying, Multiplying, and Dividing
308(8)
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
316(7)
Complex Rational Expressions
323(7)
How Am I Doing? Sections 6.1--6.3
329(1)
Rational Equations
330(5)
Applications: Formulas and Advanced Ratio Exercises
335(20)
Chapter 6 Organizer
344(2)
Chapter 6 Review Problems
346(6)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 6 Test
352(1)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--6
353(2)
Rational Exponents and Radicals
355(66)
Rational Exponents
356(7)
Radical Expressions and Functions
363(8)
Simplifying, Adding, and Subtracting Radicals
371(6)
Multiplying and Dividing Radicals
377(11)
How Am I Doing? Sections 7.1--7.4
387(1)
Radical Equations
388(6)
Complex Numbers
394(8)
Variation
402(19)
Chapter 7 Organizer
410(3)
Chapter 7 Review Problems
413(4)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 7 Test
417(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--7
419(2)
Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
421(64)
Quadratic Equations
422(7)
The Quadratic Formula and Solutions to Quadratic Equations
429(9)
Equations That Can Be Transformed into Quadratic Form
438(8)
How Am I Doing? Sections 8.1--8.3
445(1)
Formulas and Applications
446(11)
Quadratic Functions
457(9)
Quadratic Inequalities in One Variable
466(19)
Chapter 8 Organizer
474(3)
Chapter 8 Review Problems
477(4)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 8 Test
481(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--8
483(2)
The Conic Sections
485(54)
The Distance Formula and the Circle
486(8)
The Parabola
494(11)
The Ellipse
505(9)
How Am I Doing? Sections 9.1--9.3
513(1)
The Hyperbola
514(8)
Nonlinear Systems of Equations
522(17)
Chapter 9 Organizer
529(3)
Chapter 9 Review Problems
532(3)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 9 Test
535(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--9
537(2)
Additional Properties of Functions
539(44)
Function Notation
540(6)
General Graphing Procedures for Functions
546(9)
How Am I Doing? Sections 10.1--10.2
554(1)
Algebraic Operations on Functions
555(7)
Inverse of a Function
562(21)
Chapter 10 Organizer
572(2)
Chapter 10 Review Problems
574(5)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 10 Test
579(2)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1--10
581(2)
Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
583(52)
The Exponential Function
584(9)
The Logarithmic Function
593(7)
Properties of Logarithms
600(8)
How Am I Doing? Sections 11.1--11.3
607(1)
Common Logarithms, Natural Logarithms, and Change of Base of Logarithms
608(8)
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
616(19)
Chapter 11 Organizer
628(2)
Chapter 11 Review Problems
630(2)
How Am I Doing? Chapter 11 Test
632(1)
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1-11
633(2)
Practice Final Examination
635
Intermediate Algebra Glossary
1(1)
Appendix A: Tables
1(2)
Table A-1: Table of Square Roots
1(7)
Table A-2: Exponential Values
8
Appendix B: Determinants and Cramer's Rule
3(8)
Appendix C: Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using Matrices
11
Solutions to Practice Problems 1(1)
Answers to Selected Exercises 1(1)
Applications Index 1(4)
Subject Index 5
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