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Intermediate Algebra

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ISBN-10: 0131868306

ISBN-13: 9780131868304

Edition: 3rd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Elayn Martin-Gay

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Intermediate Algebra is 1-semester gateway course to other college-level mathematics courses. The goal of the Intermediate Algebra course is to provide students with the mathematical skills that are prerequisites for courses such as College Algebra, Elementary Statistics, Liberal-Arts Math and Mathematics for Teachers.
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Book details

List price: $156.67
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 1/18/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 960
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 4.092
Language: English

Tools to Help Students Succeed
Additional Resources to Help You Succeed
Preface
Applications Index
Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions
Tips for Success in Mathematics
Algebraic Expressions and Sets of Numbers
Equations, Inequalities, and Properties of Real Numbers
Operations on Real Numbers
Integrated Review-Real Numbers
Order of Operations and Algebraic Expressions
Exponents and Scientific Notation
More Work with Exponents and Scientific Notation
Chapter 1 Group Activity: Geometry Investigations
Chapter 1 Vocabulary Check
Chapter 1 Highlights
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 1 Test
Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving
Linear Equations in One Variable
An Introduction to Problem Solving
Formulas and Problem Solving
Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving
Integrated Review-Linear Equations and Inequalities
Sets and Compound Inequalities
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 2 Group Activity: Nutrition Labels
Chapter 2 Vocabulary Check
Chapter 2 Highlights
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 2 Test
Cumulative Review
Graphs and Functions
Graphing Linear Equations
The Slope of a Line
The Slope-Intercept Form
More Equations of Lines
Integrated Review-Linear Equations in Two Variables
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Introduction to Functions
Finding Domains and Ranges from Graphs and Graphing Piecewise-Defined Functions
Shifting and Reflecting Graphs of Functions
Chapter 3 Group Activity: Linear Modeling
Chapter 3 Vocabulary Check
Chapter 3 Highlights
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 3 Test
Cumulative Review
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
Integrated Review-Systems of Linear Equations
Solving Systems of Equations Using Matrices
Systems of Linear Inequalities
Chapter 4 Group Activity: Another Mathematical Model
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Check
Chapter 4 Highlights
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 4 Test
Cumulative Review
Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Polynomial Functions and Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials
Dividing Polynomials and Synthetic Division
The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
Factoring Trinomials
Factoring by Special Products
Integrated Review-Operations on Polynomials and Factoring Strategies
Solving Equations by Factoring and Solving Problems
Chapter 5 Group Activity: Finding the Largest Area
Chapter 5 Vocabulary Check
Chapter 5 Highlights
Chapter 5 Review
Chapter 5 Test
Cumulative Review
Rational Expressions
Rational Functions and Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Simplifying Complex Fractions
Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions
Integrated Review-Expressions and Equations Containing Rational Expressions
Rational Equations and Problem Solving
Variation and Problem Solving
Chapter 6 Group Activity: Fastest-Growing Occupations
Chapter 6 Vocabulary Check
Chapter 6 Highlights
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 6 Test
Cumulative Review
Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
Radical Expressions and Radical Functions
Rational Exponents
Simplifying Radical Expressions
Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions
Rationalizing Numerators and Denominators of Radical Expressions
Integrated Review-Radicals and Rational Exponents
Radical Equations and Problem Solving
Complex Numbers
Chapter 7 Group Activity: Heron of Alexandria
Chapter 7 Vocabulary Check
Chapter 7 Highlights
Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 7 Test
Cumulative Review
Quadratic Equations and Functions
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula
Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods
Integrated Review-Summary on Solving Quadratic Equations
Nonlinear Inequalities in One Variable
Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions
Chapter 8 Group Activity: Recognizing Linear and Quadratic Models
Chapter 8 Vocabulary Check
Chapter 8 Highlights
Chapter 8 Review
Chapter 8 Test
Cumulative Review
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
The Algebra of Functions
Inverse Functions
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Properties of Logarithms
Integrated Review-Functions and Properties of Logarithms
Common Logarithms, Natural Logarithms, and Change of Base
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Problem Solving
Chapter 9 Group Activity: Sound Intensity
Chapter 9 Vocabulary Check
Chapter 9 Highlights
Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 9 Test
Cumulative Review
Conic Sections
The Parabola and the Circle
The Ellipse and the Hyperbola
Integrated Review-Graphing Conic Sections
Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations
Nonlinear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities
Chapter 10 Group Activity: Modeling Conic Sections
Chapter 10 Vocabulary Check
Chapter 10 Highlights
Chapter 10 Review
Chapter 10 Test
Cumulative Review
Fractions
Solving Systems of Equations Using Determinants
The Bigger Picture
An Introduction to Using a Graphing Utility
Stretching and Compressing Graphs of Absolute Value Functions
Review of Angles, Lines, and Special Triangles
Answers to Selected Exercises
Solutions to Selected Exercises
Index
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