ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA

by MCKEAGUE

• ISBN13: 9780124847552
• ISBN10: 0124847552
• Edition: 2nd
• Copyright: 1981-01-01
• Publisher: HBC

Summary

Algebra is accessible and engaging with this popular text from Charles "Pat" McKeague! ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA is infused with McKeague's passion for teaching mathematics. With years of classroom experience, he knows how to write in a way that you will understand and appreciate. McKeague's attention to detail and exceptionally clear writing style help you to move through each new concept with ease. Real-world applications in every chapter of this user-friendly book highlight the relevance of what you are learning. And studying is easier than ever with the book's multimedia learning resources, including ThomsonNOW for ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA, a personalized online learning companion.

Table of Contents

Basics

Notation and Symbols

Real Numbers

Addition of Real Numbers

Subtraction of Real Numbers

Properties of Real Numbers

Multiplication of Real Numbers

Division of Real Numbers

Subsets of the Real Numbers

Addition and Subtraction with Fractions

Summary

Review

Test

Projects

Linear Equations and Inequalities

Simplifying Expressions

Addition Property of Equality

Multiplication Property of Equality

Solving Linear Equations

Formulas

Applications

More Applications

Linear Inequalities

Compound Inequalities

Summary

Review

Cumulative Review

Test

Projects

Linear Equations and Inequalities in two Variables

Paired Data and Graphing Ordered Pairs

Solutions to Linear Equations in Two Variables

Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables

More on Graphing: Intercepts

The Slope of a Line

Finding the Equation of a Line

Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Summary

Review

Cumulative Review

Test

Projects

Systems of Linear Equations

Solving Linear Systems by Graphing

The Elimination Method

The Substitution Method

Applications

Summary

Review

Cumulative Review

Test

Projects

Exponents and Polynomials

Multiplication with Exponents

Division with Exponents

Operations with Monomials

Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

Multiplication with Polynomials

Binomial Squares and Other Special Products

Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial

Dividing a Polynomial by a Polynomial

Summary

Review

Cumulative Review

Test

Projects

Factoring

The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping

Factoring Trinomials

More Trinomials to Factor

The Difference of Two Squares

Factoring: A General Review

Solving Equations by Factoring

Applications

Summary

Review

Cumulative Review

Test

Projects

Rational Expressions

Reducing Rational Expressions to Lowest Terms

Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions

Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions

Equations Involving Rational Expressions

Applications

Complex Fractions

Proportions

Variation

Summary

Review

Cumulative Review

Test

Projects

Roots and Radicals

Definitions and Common Roots

Properties of Radicals

Simplified Form for Radicals

Addition and Subtraction of Radical Expressions

Multiplication and Division of Radicals

Equations Involving Radicals

Summary

Review

Cumulative Review

Test

Projects

Quadratic Equations

More Quadratic Equations

Completing the Square

The Quadratic Formula

Complex Numbers

Complex Solutions to Quadratic Equations

Graphing Parabolas

Summary

Review

Cumulative Review

Test

Projects

Appendixes

Introduction to Functions

Function Notation

Answers to Chapter Reviews, Chapter Tests, and Odd-Numbered Problems

Index

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