Beginning Algebra

by Gustafson,R. David

• ISBN13: 9780495831419
• ISBN10: 0495831417
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

The new edition of BEGINNING ALGEBRA is an exciting and innovative revision that takes an already successful book and makes it more compelling for today's users. The new edition has been thoroughly updated with a new interior design and other pedagogical features that make the book both easier to read and easier to use. Known for its clear writing and an engaging, accessible approach that makes algebra relevant, BEGINNING ALGEBRA helps users to develop problem-solving skills and strategies that they can use in their everyday lives. The new edition welcomes two new co-authors Rosemary Karr and Marilyn Massey who along with David Gustafson have developed a learning plan to help users succeed in Beginning Algebra and transition to the next level in their coursework.

Table of Contents

Real Numbers and Their Basic Properties

Real Numbers and Their Graphs

Fractions

Exponents and Order of Operations

Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers

Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers

Algebraic Expressions

Properties of Real Numbers

Projects

Chapter Review

Test

Equations and Inequalities

Solving Basic Linear Equations in One Variable

Solving More Linear Equations in One Variable

Simplifying Expressions to Solve Linear Equations in One Variable

Formulas

Introduction to Problem Solving

Motion and Mixture Problems

Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable

Projects

Chapter Review

Test

Cumulative Review Exercises

Graphing

Writing Equations of Lines

Functions

Variation

The Rectangular Coordinate System

Graphing Linear Equations

Slope of a Line

Point-Slope Form

Slope-Intercept Form

Functions

Variation

Projects

Chapter Review

Test

Polynomials

Natural-Number Exponents

Zero and Negative-Integer Exponents

Scientific Notation

Polynomials

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Multiplying Polynomials

Dividing Polynomials by Monomials

Dividing Polynomials by Polynomials

Projects

Chapter Review

Test

Cumulative Review Exercises

Factoring Polynomials

Factoring Out the Greatest Common Factor

Factoring by Grouping

Factoring the Difference of Two Squares

Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient of

Factoring General Trinomials

Factoring the Sum and Difference of Two Cubes

Summary of Factoring Techniques

Solving Equations by Factoring

Problem Solving

Projects

Chapter Review

Test

Rational Expressions And Equations

Ratio and Proportion

Simplifying Rational Expressions

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

Simplifying Complex Fractions

Solving Equations That Contain Rational Expressions

Solving Applications of Equations That Contain Rational Expressions

Ratios

Proportions and Similar Triangles

Projects

Chapter Review

Test

Cumulative Review Exercises

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination (Addition)

Applications of Systems of Equations

Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities

Projects

Chapter Review

Test

Roots and Radical Expressions

Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem. nth Roots and Radicands That Contain Variables

Simplifying Radical Expressions

Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions

Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions

Solving Equations Containing Radicals

the Distance Formula

Rational Exponents

Projects

Chapter Review

Test

Cumulative Review Exercises

Quadratic Equations and Graphing Quadratic Functions

Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square-Root Property

Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula

Graphing Quadratic Functions

Complex Numbers

Projects

Chapter Review

Test

Glossary

Sample Final Examination

Powers and Roots

Answers to Selected Exercises

Index I-1

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