Intermediate Algebra

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

• ISBN13: 9780321567529
• ISBN10: 0321567528
• 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. Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions; Linear Equations and Inequalities; Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable; Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables; Relations, Functions, and More Inequalities; Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities; Polynomial and Polynomial Functions; Rational Expressions and Rational Functions; Radicals and Rational Exponents; Quadratic Equations and Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Conics; Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem For all readers interested in intermediate 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

Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions

Success in Mathematics

Sets and Classification of Numbers

Operations on Signed Numbers

Properties of Real Numbers

Order of Operations

Algebraic Expressions

Linear Equations and Inequalities

Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

Linear Equations in One Variable

An Introduction to Problem Solving

Using Formulas to Solve Problems

Linear Inequalities in One Variable Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 1.11.4)

Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables

Rectangular Coordinates and Graphs of Equations

Linear Equations in Two Variables

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Activity: Pass the Paper

Review

Test Cumulative Review Chapters R

Relations, Functions, and More Inequalities

Relations

An Introduction to Functions

Functions and Their Graphs

Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 2.12.4)

Linear Functions and Models

Compound Inequalities

Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

Variation

Activity: Shifting Discovery?

Review

Test

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Problem Solving: Systems of Two Linear Equations Containing Two Unknowns

Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 3.13.3)

Using Matrices to Solve Systems

Determinants and Cramer's Rule

Systems of Linear Inequalities

Activity: Find the Numbers

Review

Test

Cumulative Review Chapters

Getting Ready for Chapter 4

Laws of Exponents and Scientific Notation

Polynomial and Polynomial Functions

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Multiplying Polynomials

Dividing Polynomials

Synthetic Division

Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 4.14.3)

Greatest Common Factor

Factoring by Grouping

Factoring Trinomials

Factoring Special Products

Factoring: A General Strategy

Polynomial Equations

Activity: What Is the Question?

Review

Test

Getting Ready for

A Review of Operations on Rational Numbers

Rational Expressions and Rational Functions

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Functions

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

Complex Rational Expressions

Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 5.15.3)

Rational Equations

Rational Inequalities

Models Involving Rational Expressions

Activity: Correct the Quiz

Review

Test

Cumulative Review Chapters

Getting Ready for

Square Roots

Radicals and Rational Exponents

nth Roots and Rational Exponents

Simplify Expressions Using the Law of Exponents

Simplify Radical Expressions Using Properties of Radicals

Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions

Rationalizing Radical Expressions

Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 6.16.5)

Functions Involving Radicals

Radical Equations and Their Applications

The Complex Number System

Activity: Which One Does Not Belong?

Review

Test

Quadratic Equations and Functions

Solving Quadr

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