Algebra for College Students

Name: Algebra for College Students
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ISBN: 9780073384344

ISBN-10: 0073384348

ISBN-13: 9780073384344

Edition: 6th 2012

Authors: Mark Dugopolski

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The Dugopolski series in developmental mathematics has helped thousands of students succeed in their developmental math courses. Algebra for College Students,6eis part of the latest offerings in the successful Dugopolski series in mathematics. In his books, students and faculty will find short, precise explanations of terms and concepts written in clear, understandable language that is mathematically accurate. Dugopolski also includes a double cross-referencing system between the examples and exercise sets, so no matter where the students start, they will see the connection between the two. Finally, the author finds it important to not only provide quality but also a wide variety and…

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List price: $162.76
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication date: 1/12/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 992
Size: 8.75" wide x 10.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.532
Language: English

Mark Dugopolski was born and raised in Menominee, Michigan. He received a degree in mathematics education from Michigan State University and then taught high school mathematics in the Chicago area. While teaching high school, he received a master's degree in mathematics from Northern Illinois University. He then entered a doctoral program in mathematics at the University of Illinois in Champaign, where he earned his doctorate in topology in 1977. He was then appointed to the faculty at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he now holds the position of professor of mathematics. He has taught high school and college mathematics for over 30 years. He is a member of the MAA, the AMS, and the…



Preface


Applications Index



The Real Numbers



Sets



The Real Numbers



Operations on the Set of Real Numbers



Evaluating Expressions and the Order of Operations



Properties of the Real Numbers



Using the Properties



Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable



Linear Equations in One Variable



Formulas and Functions



Applications



Inequalities



Compound Inequalities



Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities



Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables



Graphing Lines in the Coordinate Plane



Slope of a Line



Three Forms for the Equation of a Line



Linear Inequalities and Their Graphs



Functions and Relations



Systems of Linear Equations



Solving Systems by Graphing and Substitution



The Addition Method



Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables



Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices



Determinants and Cramer's Rule



Linear Programming



Exponents and Polynomials



Integral Exponents and Scientific Notation



The Power Rules



Polynomials and Polynomial Functions



Multiplying Binomials



Factoring Polynomials



Factoring ax + bx + c



Factoring Strategy



Solving Equations by Factoring



Rational Expressions and Functions



Properties of Rational Expressions and Functions



Multiplication and Division



Addition and Subtraction



Complex Fractions



Division of Polynomials



Solving Equations Involving Rational Expressions



Applications



Radicals and Rational Exponents



Radicals



Rational Exponents



Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radicals



Quotients, Powers, and Rationalizing Denominators



Solving Equations with Radicals and Exponents



Complex Numbers



Quadratic Equations, Functions, and Inequalities



Factoring and Completing the Square



The Quadratic Formula



More on Quadratic Equations



Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs



Quadratic Inequalities



Additional Function Topics



Graphs of Functions and Relations



Transformations of Graphs



Combining Functions



Inverse Functions



Variation



Polynomial and Rational Functions



The Factor Theorem



Zeros of a Polynomial Function



The Theory of Equations



Graphs of Polynomial Functions



Graphs of Rational Functions



Exponential and Logarithmic Functions



Exponential Functions and Their Applications



Logarithmic Functions and Their Applications



Properties of Logarithms



Solving Equations and Applications



Nonlinear Systems and the Conic Sections



Nonlinear Systems of Equations



The Parabola



The Circle



The Ellipse and Hyperbola



Second-Degree Inequalities



Sequences and Series



Sequences



Series



Arithmetic Sequences and Series



Geometric Sequences and Series



Binomial Expansions



Counting and Probability



Counting and Permutations



Combinations



Probability



Answers to Selected Exercises


Index