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Elementary Algebra Concepts and Applications

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ISBN-10: 0321557174

ISBN-13: 9780321557179

Edition: 8th 2010

Authors: Marvin L. Bittinger, David J. Ellenbogen

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Normal 0 false false false KEY BENEFIT: TheBittinger Concepts and Applications Seriesbrings proven pedagogy to a new generation of students, with updates throughout to help todayrsquo;s students learn. Bittinger transitions students from skills-based math to the concepts-oriented math required for college courses, and supports students with quality applications and exercises to help them apply and retain their knowledge. New features such as Translating for Success and Visualizing for Success unlock the way students think, making math accessible to them. KEY TOPICS: Introduction to Algebraic Expressions; Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving; Introduction to Graphing; Polynomials;…    
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Book details

List price: $206.00
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Publication date: 12/28/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 688
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 3.630
Language: English

Introduction to Algebraic Expressions
Introduction to Algebra
The Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Laws
Fraction Notation
Positive and Negative Real Numbers
Subtraction of Real Numbers
Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers
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
Reading Graphs, Plotting Points, and Scaling Graphs
Graphing Linear Equations
Graphing and Intercepts
Rates
Slope
Slope-Intercept Form
Point-Slope Form
Polynomials
Exponents and Their Properties
Polynomials
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
Multiplication of Polynomials
Special Products
Polynomials in Several Variables
Division of Polynomials
Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
Polynomials and Factoring
Introduction to Factoring
Factoring Trinomials of the Type x2 + bx + c
Factoring Trinomials of the Type ax2 + bx + c
Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares
Factoring: A General Strategy
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Solving Applications
Rational Expressions and Equations
Rational Expressions
Multiplication and Division
Addition, Subtraction, and Least Common Denominators
Addition and Subtraction with Unlike Denominators
Complex Rational Expressions
Solving Rational Equations
Applications Using Rational Equations and Proportions
Systems and More Graphing
Systems of Equations and Graphing
Systems of Equations and Substitution
Systems of Equations and Elimination
More Applications Using Systems
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Systems of Linear Inequalities
Direct and Inverse Variation
Radical Expressions and Equations
Introduction to Square Roots and Radical Expressions
Multiplying and Simplifying Radical Expressions
Quotients Involving Square Roots
Radical Expressions with Several Terms
Radical Equations
Applications Using Right Triangles
Higher Roots and Rational Exponents
Quadratic Equations
Solving Quadratic Equations: The Principle of Square Roots
Solving Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square
The Quadratic Equation and Applications
Formulas
Complex Numbers as Solutions of Quadratic Equations
Graphs of Quadratic Equations
Functions