Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for College Students

by Angel, Allen R.

• ISBN13: 9780132337229
• ISBN10: 0132337223
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

TheAngel Seriescontinues to offer proven pedagogy, sound exercise sets and superior user support. An emphasis on the practical applications of algebra motivates readers and encourages them to see algebra as an important part of their daily lives. The user friendly writing style uses short, clear sentences and easy to understand language, and the outstanding pedagogical program makes the material easy to follow and comprehend. The new editions continue to place a strong emphasis on problem solving.Real Numbers; Solving Linear Equations; Formulas and Applications of Algebra; Graphing Linear Equations; Exponents and Polynomials; Factoring; Rational Expressions and Equations; Functions and Their Graphs; Systems of Linear Equations; Inequities in One and Two Variables; Roots, Radicals, and Complex Numbers; Quadratic Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Conic Sections; and Sequence, Series, and the Binominal Theorem.For any professional needing to apply algebra to their work.

Table of Contents

Note: Each chapter concludes with Chapter Summary, Chapter Review Exercises, and Chapter Practice Test and after Chapter 1, Cumulative Review Test

Preface To the Student

Real Numbers

Study Skills for Success in Mathematics

Problem Solving

Fractions

The Real Number System

Inequalities Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 1.1-1.5

Addition of Real Numbers

Subtraction of Real Numbers

Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers

Exponents, Parentheses, and the Order of Operations

Properties of the Real Number System

Solving Linear Equations

Combining Like Terms

The Addition Property of Equality

The Multiplication Property of Equality

Solving Linear Equations with a Variable on Only One Side of the Equation Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 2.1-2.4

Solving Linear Equations with the Variable on Both Sides of the Equation

Formulas

Ratios and Proportions

Applications of Algebra

Changing Application Problems into Equations

Solving Application Problems Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 3.1-3.2

Geometric Problems

Motion, Money, and Mixture Problems

Graphing Linear Equations

The Cartesian Coordinate System and Linear Equations in Two Variables

Graphing Linear Equations

Slope of a Line Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 4.1-4.3

Slope-Intercept and Point-Slope Forms of a Linear Equation

Exponents and Polynomials

Exponents

Negative Exponents

Scientific Notation Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 5.1-5.3

Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

Multiplication of Polynomials

Division of Polynomials

Factoring

Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial

Factoring by Grouping

Factoring Trinomials of the form axsup2; + bx + c, a = 1

Factoring Trinomials of the form axsup2; + bx + c, a G+á 1 Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 6.1-6.4

Special Factoring Formulas and a General Review of Factoring

Solving Quadratic Equations Using Factoring

Applications of Quadratic Equations

Rational Expressions and Equations

Simplifying Rational Expressions

Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions

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