Algebra Beginning and Intermediate, Multimedia Edition

by Aufmann, Richard N.; Barker, Vernon C.; Lockwood, Joanne

• ISBN13: 9780547197944
• ISBN10: 0547197942
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-11-14
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Based on the best-selling series by the Aufmann team, this hardcover text for the combined introductory and intermediate algebra course adheres to the formula that has made the Aufmann developmental texts so reliable for both students and instructors. The text's clear writing style, emphasis on problem-solving strategies, and proven Aufmann Interactive Method--in an objective-based framework--offer guided learning for both lecture and self-paced courses. The completely integrated learning system is organized by objectives. Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives, which are woven throughout the text, in Exercises, Chapter Tests, and Cumulative Reviews, as well as through the print and multimedia ancillaries. The result is a seamless, easy-to-follow learning system. This special MEDIA ENHANCED EDITION now comes with Enhanced WebAssign and flash videos for every end of chapter test question available online through the student website.

Table of Contents

Real Numbers and Variable Expressions

Introduction to Integers

Operations with Integers

Rational Numbers

Exponents and the Order of Operations Agreement

Variable Expressions

Translating Verbal Expressions into Variable Expressions

Solving Equations and Inequalities

Introduction to Equations

General Equations

Application Problems

Geometry Problems

Markup and Discount Problems

Applications: Problems Involving Percent

Inequalities in One Variable

Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

Linear Functions and Inequalities in Two Variables

The Rectangular Coordinate System

Introduction to Functions

Linear Functions

Slope of a Straight Line

Finding Equations of Lines

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Inequalities in Two Variables

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing and by the Substitution Method

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Addition Method

Solving Systems of Equations by Using Matrices and by Using Determinants

Application Problems

Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities

Polynomials

Introduction to Polynomials

Multiplication of Monomials

Multiplication of Polynomials

Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation

Division of Polynomials

Factoring

Common Factors

Factoring Polynomials of the Form x2 + bx + c

Factoring Polynomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c

Special Factoring

Solving Equations by factoring

Rational Expressions

Introduction to Rational Expressions

Operations on Rational Expressions

Complex Fractions

Rational Equations

Proportions and Variation

Literal Equations

Rational Exponents and Radicals

Rational Exponents and Radical Expressions

Operations on Radical Expressions

Radical Functions

Solving Equations Containing Radical Expressions

Complex Numbers

Quadratic Equations and Inequalities

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring or by Taking Square Roots

Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square and by Using the Quadratic Formula

Equations That Are Reducible to Quadratic Equations

Applications of Quadratic Equations

Nonlinear Inequalities

Properties of Quadratic Functions

Minimum or Maximum Value of a Quadratic Function

Functions and Relations

Graphs of Functions

Translations of Graphs

Algebra of Functions

One-to-One and Inverse Functions

The Parabola

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Exponential Functions

Introduction to Logarithms

Graphs of Logarithmic Functions

Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

R. Review of Beginning Algebra Topics

Variable Expressions

Equations and Inequalities

Linear Equations in Two Variables

Polynomials

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