Elementary Algebra

by Sullivan, Michael, III; Struve, Katherine R.; Mazzarella, Janet

• ISBN13: 9780321567482
• ISBN10: 032156748X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-28
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

TheSullivan/Struve/Mazzarella AlgebraSerieswas written to motivate students to "do the math" outside of the classroom through a design and organization that models what you do inside the classroom. The left-to-right annotations in the examples provide a teacherrs"s voice through every step of the problem-solving process. The Sullivan exercise sets, which begin with Quick Checks to reinforce each example, present problem types of every possible derivation with a gradual increase in difficulty level. The new "Do the Math" Workbook acts as a companion to the text and to MyMathLab reg; by providing short warm-up exercises, guided practice examples, and additional "Do the Math" practice exercises for every section of the text. Operations on Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions; Equations and Inequalities in One Variable; Introduction to Graphing and Equations of Lines; Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities; Exponents and Polynomials; Factoring Polynomials; Rational Expressions and Equations; Roots and Radicals; Quadratic Equations; Graphs of Quadratic Equations in Two Variables and an Introduction to Functions For all readers interested in beginning algebra.

Author Biography

Mike Sullivan, III is a professor of mathematics at Joliet Junior College. He holds graduate degrees from DePaul University in both mathematics and economics. Mike is an author or co-author on more than 20 books, including a statistics book and a developmental mathematics series. Mike is the father of three children and an avid golfer who tries to spend as much of his limited free time as possible on the golf course.

Table of Contents

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Operations on Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions

Success in Mathematics

Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

The Number Systems and the Real Number Line

Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Integers

Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Rational Numbers Expressed as Fractions and Decimals

Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 1.2-1.5)

Properties of Real Numbers

Exponents and the Order of Operations

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Activity: The Math Game

Review

Test

Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

Linear Equations: The Addition and Multiplication Properties of Equality

Linear Equations: Using the Properties Together

Solving Linear Equations Involving Fractions and Decimals; Classifying Equations

Evaluating Formulas and Solving Formulas for a Variable

Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 2.1-2.4)

Introduction to Problem Solving: Direct Translation Problems

Problem Solving: Direct Translation Problems Involving Percent

Problem Solving: Geometry and Uniform Motion

Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable

Activity: Pass to the Right

Review

Test

Introduction to Graphing and Equations of Lines

The Rectangular Coordinate System and Equations in Two Variables

Graphing Equations in Two Variables

Slope

Slope-Intercept Form of a Line

Point-Slope Form of a Line

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 3.1-3.6)

Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Activity: Graphing Practice

Review

Test

Cumulative Review Chapters 1-3

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

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