Elementary and Intermediate Algebra : Graphs and Models

by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.

• ISBN13: 9780321422408
• ISBN10: 0321422406
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Addison Wesley

Summary

Key Message: The Third Edition of the BittingerGraphs and Modelsseries helps readers succeed in algebra by emphasizing a visual understanding of concepts. This latest edition incorporates a new Visualizing for Success feature that helps readers make intuitive connections between graphs and functions without the aid of a graphing calculator. In addition, readers learn problem-solving skills from the Bittinger hallmark five-step problem-solving processcoupled with Connecting the Concepts and Aha! Exercises. As you have come to expect with any Bittinger text, we bring you a complete supplements package including MyMathLabtrade; and the New Instructor and Adjunct Support Manual. Key Topics: Introduction to Algebraic Expressions; Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving; Introduction to Graphing and Functions; Systems and Graphing; Polynomials; Polynomial Factorizations and Equations; Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions; Inequalities; More on Systems; Exponents and Radical Functions; Quadratic Functions and Equations; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Conic Sections; Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem; Elementary Algebra Review Market: For all readers interested in Algebra.

Table of Contents

Note: every chapter concludes with a Chapter Summary and Review and a Chapter Test. Chapters 3, 6, 9, 12, and 14 also have a Cumulative Review

Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

Introduction to Algebra

The Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Laws

Fraction Notation

Positive and Negative Real Numbers

Addition of Real Numbers

Subtraction of Real Numbers

Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers

Exponential Notation and Order of Operations

Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving

Solving Equations

Using the Principles Together

Formulas

Applications with Percent

Problem Solving

Solving Inequalities

Solving Applications with Inequalities

Introduction to Graphing and Functions

Reading Graphs, Plotting Points, and Scaling Graphs

Graphing Equations

Linear Equations and Intercepts

Rates

Slope

Slope-Intercept Form

Point-Slope Form; Introduction to Curve Fitting

Functions

Systems of Equations in Two Variables

Systems of Equations and Graphing

Systems of Equations and Substitution

Systems of Equations and Elimination

More Applications Using Systems

Solving Equations by Graphing

Polynomials

Exponents and Their Properties

Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation

Polynomials and Polynomial Functions

Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

Multiplication of Polynomials

Special Products

Polynomials in Several Variables

Division of Polynomials

The Algebra of Functions

Polynomial Factorizations and Equations

Introduction to Polynomial Factorizations and Equations

Equations Containing Trinomials of the Type x2 + bx + c

Equations Containing Trinomials of the Type ax2 + bx + c

Equations Containing Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares

Equations Containing Sums or Differences of Cubes

Factoring: A General Strategy

Applications of Polynomial Equations

Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions

Rational Expressions and Functions

Multiplication and Division

Addition, Subtraction, and Least Common Denominators

Addition and Subtraction with Unlike Denominators

Complex Rational Expressions

Rational Equations

Applications Using Rational Equations and Proportions

Formulas, Applications, and Variation

Inequalities

Graphical Solutions and Compound Inequalities

Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities

Inequalities in Two Variables

Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

More on Systems

Systems of Equations in Three Variables

Solving Applications: Systems of Three Equations

Elimination Using Matrices

Determinants and Cramers Rule

Business and Economics Applications

Exponents and Radical Functions

Radical Expressions, Functions, and Models

Rational Numbers as Exponents

Multiplying Radical Expressions

Dividing Radical Expressions

Expressions Containing Several Radical Terms

Solving Radical Equations

Geometric Applications

The Complex Numbers

Quadratic Functions and Equations

Quadratic Equations

The Quadratic Formula

Applications Involving Quadratic Equations

Studying Solutio

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