eCompanion for Aufmann/Lockwood's Beginning Algebra, 1st

by Aufmann, Richard N.; Lockwood, Joanne

• ISBN13: 9780840054241
• ISBN10: 0840054246
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-08
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This new text is a companion to the traditional and comprehensive print and eBook versions of the best-selling Beginning Algebra with Applications text by the Aufmann/Lockwood team. The eCompanion provides a telescopic view of the core concepts for introductory algebra as a slim portable inexpensive print option that provides the traditional and online student the summary per learning objective they require. For many students, the format and functionality of the traditional print model has been a hurdle since it doesn't match or reflect their busy lifestyles. Students today need something in print but want the delivery to be digital as well. With that in mind, the eCompanion will provide both for them; a portable tool that is not 1000 pages long but under 250 pages, black-&-white, paperback providing students with what they need to learn and which accompanies the digital version of the more comprehensive text. Together, the print and digital combination helps them study and prepare for mastering the introductory algebra course. With the eCompanion, when accompanied by the entire traditional textbook whether in print or digital medium, they now have a tool that summarizes and presents the key learning objectives for their course. In addition, the eCompanion comes to life when students use it with Enhanced WebAssign our online homework system for Beginning Algebra with Applications. The Enhanced WebAssign program contains over 2,300 exercises from Beginning Algebra with Applications that students can solve either as practice or assessed homework. The EWA content also includes links to video examples, problem-specific tutorials, and more.

Table of Contents

Prealgebra Review

Introduction to Integers

Operations with Integers

Rational Numbers

Exponents and the Order of Operations Agreement

Concepts from Geometry

Variable Expressions

Evaluating Variable Expressions

Simplifying Variable Expressions

Translating Verbal Expressions into Variable Expressions

Solving Equations and Inequalities

Introduction to Equations

General Equations

Inequalities

Solving Equations and Inequalities: Applications

Translating Sentences into Equations

Integer, Coin, and Stamp Problems

Geometry Problems

Markup and Discount Problems

Investment Problems

Mixture Problems

Uniform Motion Problems

Inequalities

Linear Equations and Inequalities

The Rectangular Coordinate System

Graphs of Straight Lines

Slopes of Straight Lines

Equations of Straight Lines

Functions

Graphing Linear Inequalities

Systems of Linear Equations

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Substitution Method

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Addition Method

Application Problems in Two Variables

Polynomials

Addition and Subtraction of 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

Rational Expressions

Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions

Expressing Fractions in Terms of the Least Common Multiple of Their Denominators

Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions

Complex Fractions

Equations Containing Fractions

Literal Equations

Application Problems

Radical Expressions

Introduction to Radical Expressions

Addition and Subtraction of Radical Expressions

Multiplication and Division of Radical Expressions

Solving Equations Containing Radical Expressions

Quadratic Equations

Section

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring or by Taking Square Roots

Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula

Graphing Quadratic Equations in Two Variables

Application Problems

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