9780130328397

Introductory Algebra for College Students

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    9780130328397

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    0130328391

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-01-01
  • Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Summary

The goal of this series is to provide readers with a strong foundation in Algebra. Each book is designed to develop readers' critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities and prepare readers for subsequent Algebra courses as well as “service” math courses. Topics are presented in an interesting and inviting format, incorporating real world sourced data and encouraging modeling and problem-solving. The Real Number System. Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable. Problem Solving. Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities. Exponents and Polynomials. Factoring Polynomials. Rational Expressions. Roots and Radicals. Quadratic Equations and Functions. For anyone interested in introductory and intermediate algebra and for the combined introductory and intermediate algebra.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
To the Student xvii
About the Author xix
Applications Index xxv
The Real Number System
3(98)
Fractions
4(10)
The Real Numbers
14(11)
Ordered Pairs and Graphs
25(10)
Basic Rules of Algebra
35(12)
Addition of Real Numbers
47(8)
Subtraction of Real Numbers
55(8)
Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers
63(12)
Exponents, Order of Operations, and Mathematical Models
75(26)
Group Projects
89(1)
Summary
90(4)
Review Exercises
94(3)
Test
97(4)
Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
101(68)
The Addition Property of Equality
102(8)
The Multiplication Property of Equality
110(8)
Solving Linear Equations
118(8)
Formulas and Percents
126(9)
An Introduction to Problem Solving
135(12)
Solving Linear Inequalities
147(22)
Group Projects
160(1)
Summary
161(4)
Review Exercises
165(1)
Test
166(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-2)
167(2)
Problem Solving
169(42)
Further Problem Solving
170(11)
Ratio and Proportion
181(8)
Problem Solving in Geometry
189(22)
Group Projects
201(1)
Summary
202(3)
Review Exercises
205(2)
Test
207(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-3)
208(3)
Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
211(64)
Graphing Linear Equations
212(12)
Graphing Linear Equations Using Intercepts
224(10)
Slope
234(9)
The Slope-Intercept Form of the Equation of a Line
243(8)
The Point-Slope Form of the Equation of a Line
251(7)
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
258(17)
Group Projects
265(1)
Summary
266(3)
Review Exercises
269(3)
Test
272(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-4)
273(2)
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
275(48)
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
276(9)
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Substitution Method
285(7)
Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Addition Method
292(8)
Problem Solving Using Systems of Equations
300(11)
Systems of Linear Inequalities
311(12)
Group Projects
316(1)
Summary
317(2)
Review Exercises
319(1)
Test
320(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-5)
321(2)
Exponents and Polynomials
323(74)
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
324(8)
Multiplying Polynomials
332(11)
Special Products
343(9)
Polynomials in Several Variables
352(8)
Dividing Polynomials
360(8)
Dividing Polynomials by Binomials
368(8)
Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
376(21)
Group Projects
388(1)
Summary
389(3)
Review Exercises
392(2)
Test
394(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-6)
395(2)
Factoring Polynomials
397(58)
The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
398(8)
Factoring Trinomials Whose Leading Coefficient Is One
406(7)
Factoring Trinomials Whose Leading Coefficient Is Not One
413(7)
Factoring Special Forms
420(7)
A General Factoring Strategy
427(8)
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
435(20)
Group Projects
447(1)
Summary
448(2)
Review Exercises
450(2)
Test
452(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-7)
452(3)
Rational Expressions
455(78)
Rational Expressions and Their Simplification
456(9)
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
465(7)
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator
472(8)
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Different Denominators
480(11)
Complex Rational Expressions
491(7)
Solving Rational Equations
498(9)
Applications Using Rational Equations and Variation
507(26)
Group Projects
523(1)
Summary
524(5)
Review Exercises
529(1)
Test
530(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-8)
531(2)
Roots and Radicals
533(50)
Finding Roots
534(8)
Multiplying and Dividing Radicals
542(9)
Operations with Radicals
551(5)
Rationalizing the Denominator
556(7)
Radical Equations
563(7)
Rational Exponents
570(13)
Group Projects
576(1)
Summary
577(2)
Review Exercises
579(1)
Test
580(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-9)
581(2)
Quadratic Equations and Functions
583(1)
Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property
584(8)
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
592(5)
The Quadratic Formula
597(9)
Imaginary Numbers as Solutions of Quadratic Equations
606(5)
Graphs of Quadratic Equations
611(10)
Introduction to Functions
621(11)
Group Projects
631(1)
Summary
632(3)
Review Exercises
635(2)
Test
637(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises Covering the Entire Book
638
Answers to Selected Exercises 1(1)
Subject Index 1(1)
Photo Credits 1

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