MyMathLab for Trigsted College Algebra -- Access Card

by Trigsted, Kirk

• ISBN13: 9780321621351
• ISBN10: 0321621352
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Package w/AccessCard
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Normal 0 false false false College Algebra, by Kirk Trigsted, is the first text written from the ground up to take full advantage of the tools and functionality of MyMathLab. The author draws on his many years of teaching experience and MyMathLab usage to write and design an e-book that works with the way students think and behave online. Building on well-tested content, the intuitive approach keeps students motivated and engaged with timely hyperlinks to definitions and multimedia learning aids. In addition to creating a first rate text, Kirk has also scripted all of his own animations and videos so that all learning aids have a consistent approach and tone. By integrating technology with mathematics education, Kirk Trigstedrs"s College Algebra is the new online choice for students everywhere. Equations, Inequalities, and Applications; The Rectangular Coordinate System, Lines, and Circles; Functions; Polynomial and Rational Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Equations; Conic Sections; Systems if Equations and Matrices For all readers interested in college algebra.

Table of Contents

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R.1 Real Numbers

Understanding the Real Numbers

Writing Sets Using Set-Builder Notation and Interval Notation

Determining the Intersection and Union of Sets and Intervals

Understanding Absolute Valu?

R.2 The Order of Operations and Algebraic Expressions

Understanding the Properties of Real Numbers

Using Exponential Notation

Using the Order of Operations to Simplify Numeric and Algebraic Expression?

R.3 The Laws of Exponents; Radicals

Simplifying Exponential Expressions Involving Integer Exponents

Simplifying Radical Expressions

Simplifying Exponential Expressions Involving Rational Exponent?

R.4 Polynomials

Understanding the Definition of a Polynomial

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Multiplying Polynomials

Dividing Polynomials Using Long Divisio?

Factoring Polynomials

Factoring a Greatest Common Factor

Factoring by Grouping

Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient Equal to One

Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient Not Equal to One

Factoring Using Special Factoring Formula?

Rational Expressions

Simplifying Rational Expressions

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

Simplifying Complex Rational Expressions

Equations, Inequalities, and Applications

Linear Equations

Recognizing Linear Equations

Solving Linear Equations with Integer Coefficients

Solving Linear Equations Involving Factions

Solving Linear Equations Involving Decimals

Solving Equations That Lead to linear Equations

Applications if Linear Equations

Converting Verbal Statements into Mathematical Statements

Solving Applications Involving Unknown Numeric Quantities

Solving Applications Involving Decimal Equations (Money, Mixture, Interest)  

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