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Introductory Algebra

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ISBN-10: 0321269470

ISBN-13: 9780321269478

Edition: 10th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Marvin L. Bittinger

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The Bittinger System for Success-Make It Work For You!nbsp;Building on its reputation for accurate content and a unified system of instruction, the Tenth Edition of the Bittinger paperback series integrates success-building study tools, innovative pedagogy, and a comprehensive instructional support package with time-tested teaching techniques.
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Book details

List price: $152.67
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/4/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 864
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.740
Language: English

Index of Applications
Index of Study Tips
Preface
Prealgebra Review
Factoring and LCMs
Fraction Notation
Decimal Notation
Percent Notation
Exponential Notation and Order of Operations
Geometry
Summary and Review
Test
Introduction to Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions
Introduction to Algebra
The Real Numbers
Addition of Real Numbers
Subtraction of Real Numbers
Multiplication of Real Numbers
Division of Real Numbers
Properties of Real Numbers
Simplifying Expressions; Order of Operations
Summary and Review
Test
Solving Equations and Inequalities
Solving Equations: The Addition Principle
Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle
Using the Principles Together
Formulas
Applications of Percent
Applications and Problem Solving
Translating for Success
Solving Inequalities
Applications and Problem Solving with Inequalities
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-2
Graphs of Linear Equations
Graphs and Applications of Linear Equations
More with Graphing and Intercepts
Visualizing for Success
Slope and Applications
Equations of Lines
Graphing Using the Slope and the y-Intercept
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables
Visualizing for Success
Summary and Review
Test
Polynomials: Operations
Integers as Exponents
Exponents and Scientific Notation
Introduction to Polynomials
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
Multiplication of Polynomials
Special Products
Visualizing for Success
Operations with Polynomials in Several Variables
Division of Polynomials
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-4
Polynomials: Factoring
Introduction to Factoring
Factoring Trinomials of the Type x[superscript 2] + bx + c
Factoring ax[superscript 2] + bx + c, a [not equal] 1: The FOIL Method
Factoring ax[superscript 2] + bx + c, a [not equal] 1: The ac-Method
Factoring Trinomial Squares and Differences of Squares
Factoring: A General Strategy
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Applications of Quadratic Equations
Translating for Success
Summary and Review
Test
Rational Expressions and Equations
Multiplying and Simplifying Rational Expressions
Division and Reciprocals
Least Common Multiples and Denominators
Adding Rational Expressions
Subtracting Rational Expressions
Solving Rational Equations
Applications Using Rational Equations and Proportions
Translating for Success
Complex Rational Expressions
Direct and Inverse Variation
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-6
Systems of Equations
Systems of Equations in Two Variables
The Substitution Method
The Elimination Method
Applications and Problem Solving
Applications with Motion
Translating for Success
Summary and Review
Test
Radical Expressions and Equations
Introduction to Radical Expressions
Multiplying and Simplifying with Radical Expressions
Quotients Involving Radical Expressions
Addition, Subtraction, and More Multiplication
Radical Equations
Applications with Right Triangles
Translating for Success
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-8
Quadratic Equations
Introduction to Quadratic Equations
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
The Quadratic Formula
Formulas
Applications and Problem Solving
Translating for Success
Graphs of Quadratic Equations
Visualizing for Success
Functions
Summary and Review
Test
Cumulative Review/Final Examination: Chapters 1-9
Appendixes
Factoring Sums or Differences of Cubes
Finding Equations of Lines: Point-Slope Equation
Higher Roots
Sets
Mean, Median, and Mode
Answers (Student Edition only)
Photo Credits
Glossary
Index