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9780495108405

Intermediate Algebra (with CengageNOW and Personal Tutor Printed Access Card)

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  • ISBN13:

    9780495108405

  • ISBN10:

    0495108405

  • Edition: 8th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2007-01-30
  • Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary

Algebra is accessible and engaging with this popular text from Charles "Pat" McKeague! INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA is infused with McKeague's passion for teaching mathematics. With years of classroom experience, he knows how to write in a way that you will understand and appreciate. McKeague's attention to detail and exceptionally clear writing style help you to move through each new concept with ease. Real-world applications in every chapter of this user-friendly book highlight the relevance of what you are learning. And studying is easier than ever with the book's multimedia learning resources, including ThomsonNOW for INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, a personalized online learning companion.

Table of Contents

Basic Properties and Definitions
Fundamental Definitions and Notation
The Real Numbers
Properties of Real Numbers
Arithmetic with Real Numbers
Recognizing Patterns
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
Equations and Inequalities in one Variable
Linear Equations in One Variable
Formulas
Applications
Linear Inequalities in One Variable
Equations with Absolute Value
Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
Equations and Inequalities in two Variables
Paired Data and the Rectangular Coordinate System
The Slope of a Line
The Equation of a Line
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Introduction to Functions
Function Notation
Algebra and Composition with Functions
Variation
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
Introduction to Determinants
Cramer's Rule
Applications
Systems of Linear Inequalities
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
Exponents and Polynomials
Properties of Exponents
Polynomials, Sums, and Differences
Multiplication of Polynomials
The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
Factoring Trinomials
Special Factoring
Factoring: A General Review
Solving Equations by Factoring
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
Rational Expressions and Rational Functions
Basic Properties and Reducing to Lower Terms
Division of Polynomials and Difference Quotients
Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
Complex Fractions
Equations Involving Rational Expressions
Applications
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
Rational Exponents and Roots
Rational Exponents
More Expressions Involving Rational Exponents
Simplified Form for Radicals
Addition and Subtraction of Radical Expressions
Multiplication and Division of Radical Expressions
Equations with Radicals
Complex Numbers
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
Quadratic Functions
Completing the Square
The Quadratic Formula
Additional Items Involving Solutions to Equations
Equations Quadratic in Form
Graphing Parabolas
Quadratic Inequalities
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Exponential Functions
The Inverse of a Function
Logarithms Are Exponents
Properties of Logarithms
Common Logarithms and Natural Logarithms
Exponential Equations and Change of Base
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
Conic Sections
The Circle
Ellipses and Hyperbolas
Second-Degree Inequalities and Nonlinear Systems
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
Sequence and Series
Sequences
Series
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences
The Binomial Expansion
Summary
Review/Test
Projects
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