Beginning and Intermediate Algebra

by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry

• ISBN13: 9780321127150
• ISBN10: 0321127153
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Addison Wesley

Summary

The Lial series has helped thousands of students succeed in developmental mathematics through its friendly writing style, numerous realistic examples, extensive problem sets, and complete supplements package. In keeping with its proven track record, this revision includes a new open design, more exercises and applications, and additional features to help both students and instructors succeed.

Table of Contents

The Real Number System

Fractions

Exponents, Order of Operations, and Inequality

Variables, Expressions, and Equations

Real Numbers and the Number Line

Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers

Multiplying and Dividing Real Number?

Summary Exercises on Operation with Real Numbers

Properties of Real Numbers

Simplifying Expressions

Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable; Applications

The Addition Property of Equality

The Multiplication Property of Equality

More on Solving Linear Equation?

Summary Exercises on Solving Linear Equations

An Introduction to Applications of Linear Equations

Formulas and Applications from Geometry

Ratios and Proportions

More about Problem Solving

Solving Linear Inequalities

Linear Equations in Two Variables

Reading Graphs; Linear Equations in Two Variables

Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables

The Slope of a Line

Equations of a Line

Exponents and Polynomials

The Product Rule and Power Rules for Exponents

Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rul?

Summary Exercises on the Rules for Exponents

An Application of Exponents: Scientific Notation

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials; Graphing Simple Polynomials

Multiplying Polynomials

Special Products

Dividing Polynomials

Factoring and Applications

The Greatest Common Factor; Factoring by Grouping

Factoring Trinomials

More on Factoring Trinomials

Special Factoring Technique?

Summary Exercises on Factoring

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

Applications of Quadratic Equations

Rational Expressions and Applications

The Fundamental Property of Rational Expressions

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

Least Common Denominators

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

Complex Fractions

Solving Equations With Rational Expression?

Summary Exercises on Rational Expressions and Equations

Applications of Rational Expressions

Equations of Lines; Functions

Review of Graphs and Slopes of Lines

Review of Equations of Lines; Linear Models

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