Intermediate Algebra An Applied Approach

Name: Intermediate Algebra An Applied Approach
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ISBN: 9780618503087

ISBN-10: 0618503080

ISBN-13: 9780618503087

Edition: 7th 2006 (Student Manual, Study Guide, etc.)

Authors: Joanne S. Lockwood, Vernon C. Barker, Richard N. Aufmann

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With its complete, interactive, objective-based approach, "Intermediate Algebra: An Applied Approach," is a best-seller in this market. The Seventh Edition provides mathematically sound and comprehensive coverage of the topics considered essential in an intermediate algebra course. An Instructor''s Annotated Edition features a comprehensive selection of instructor support materials. The Aufmann Interactive Method is incorporated throughout the text, ensuring that students interact with and master the concepts as they are presented. This approach is especially important in the context of rapidly growing distance-learning and self-paced laboratory situations."Study Tips" margin notes provide… point-of-use advice and refer students back to the "AIM for Success" preface for support where appropriate."Integrating Technology" margin notes provide suggestions for using a calculator in certain situations. For added support and quick reference, a scientific calculator screen is displayed on the inside back cover of the text."Aufmann Interactive Method (AIM)" Every section objective contains one or more sets of matched-pair examples that encourage students to interact with the text. The first example in each set is completely worked out; the second example, called ''You Try It, '' is for the student to work. By solving the You Try It, students practice concepts as they are presented in the text. Complete worked-out solutions to these examples in an appendix enable students to check their solutions and obtain immediate reinforcement of the concept. While similar texts offer only final answers to examples, the Aufmann texts'' complete solutions help students identify their mistakes and preventfrustration."Integrated learning system organized by objectives." Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives that form the framework for a complete learning system. The objectives are woven throughout the text (in Exercises, Chapter Tests, and Cumulative Reviews) and also connect the text with the print and multimedia ancillaries. This results in a seamless, easy-to-navigate learning system."AIM for Success" Student Preface explains what is required of a student to be successful and demonstrates how the features in the text foster student success. "AIM for Success" can be used as a lesson on the first day of class or as a project for students to complete. The Instructor''s Resource Manual offers suggestions for teaching this lesson. "Study Tip" margin notes throughout the text also refer students back to the Student Preface for advice."Prep Tests" at the beginning of each chapter help students prepare for the upcoming material by testing them on prerequisite material learned in preceding chapters. The answers to these questions can be found in the Answer Appendix, along with a reference (except for chapter 1) to the objective from which the question was taken, which encourages students who miss a question to review the objective."Extensive use of applications" that use real source data shows students the value of mathematics as a real-life tool."Focus on Problem Solving" section at the end of each chapter introduces students to various problem-solving strategies. Students are encouraged to write their own strategies and draw diagrams in order to find solutions. These strategies are integrated throughout the text. Several open-ended problems are included, resulting in morethan one right answer and strengthening problem-solving skills."Unique Verbal/Mathematical connection" is achieved by simultaneously introducing a verbal phrase with a mathematical operation. Exercises following the presentation of a new operation require that students make a connection between a phrase and a mathematical process."Projects and Group Activities" at the end of each chapter offer ideas for cooperative learning. Ideal as extra-credit assignments, these projects cover various aspects of mathematics, including the use of calculators, collecting data from the Internet

Book details

List price: $220.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 1/4/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 832
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.79" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 3.762
Language: English

Vernon Barker has retired from Palomar College where he was Professor of Mathematics. He is a co-author on the majority of Aufmann texts, including the best-selling developmental paperback series.



Chapters 26 are followed by Cumulative Review Exercises



Review of Real Numbers



Introduction to Real Numbers



Operations on Rational Numbers



Variable Expressions



Verbal Expressions and Variable Expressions


Focus on Problem Solving: Polya's Four-Step Process Projects and Group Activities: Water Displacement



First-Degree Equations and Inequalities



Solving First-Degree Equations



Applications: Puzzle Problems



Applications: Mixture and Uniform Motion Problems



First-Degree Inequalities



Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities


Focus on Problem Solving: Understand the Problem Projects and Group Activities: Electricity



Linear Functions and Inequalities in Two Variables



The Rectangular Coordinate System



Introduction to Functions



Linear Functions



Slope of a Straight Line



Finding Equations of Lines



Parallel and Perpendicular Lines



Inequalities in Two Variables


Focus on Problem Solving: Find a Pattern Projects and Group Activities: Evaluating a Function with a Graphing Calculator, Introduction to Graphing Calculators, Wind-Chill Index



Systems of Equations and Inequalities



Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing and by the Substitution Method



Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Addition Method



Solving Systems of Equations by Using Determinants



Application Problems



Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities


Focus on Problem Solving: Solve an Easier Problem Projects and Group Activities: Using a Graphing Calculator to Solve a System of Equations



Polynomials



Exponential Expressions



Introduction to Polynomial Functions



Multiplication of Polynomials



Division of Polynomials



Factoring Polynomials



Special Factoring



Solving Equations by Factoring


Focus on Problem Solving: Find a Counterexample Projects and Group Activities: Astronomical Distances and Scientific Notation



Rational Expressions



Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions



Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions



Complex Fractions



Ratio and Proportion



Rational Equations



Variation


Focus on Problem Solving: Implication Projects and Group Activities: Graphing Variation Equations, Transformers



Exponents and Radicals



Rational Exponents and Radical Expressions



Operations on Radical Expressions



Solving Equations Containing Radical Expressions



Complex Numbers


Focus on Problem Solving: Another Look at Polya's Four-Step Process Projects and Group Activities: Solving Radical Equations with a Graphing Calculator, The Golden Rectangle



Quadratic Equations



Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring or by Taking Square Roots



Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square



Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula



Solving Equations that are Reducible to Quadratic Equations



Quadratic Inequalities and Rational Inequalities



Applications of Quadratic Equations


Focus on Problem Solving: Inductive and Deductive Reasoning Projects and Group Activities: Using a Graphing Calculator to Solve a Quadratic Equation



Functions and Relations



Properties of Quadratic Functions



Graphs of Functions



Algebra of Functions



One-to-One and Inverse Functions


Focus on Problem Solving: Proof in Mathematics Projects and Group Activities: Finding the Maximum or Minimum of a Function Using a Graphing Calculator, Business Applications of Maximum and Minimum Values of Quadratic Functions



Exponential and Logarithmic Functions



Exponential Functions



Introduction to Logarithms



Graphs of Logarithmic Functions



Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations



Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions


Focus on Problem Solving: Proof by Contradiction Projects and Group Activities: Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Using a Graphing Calculator, Credit Reports and FICOreg; Scores



Conic Sections



The Parabola



The Circle



The Ellipse and the Hyperbola



Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations



Quadratic Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities


Focus on Problem Solving: Using a Variety of Problem-Solving Techniques Projects and Group Activities: The Eccentricity and Foci of an Ellipse, Graphing Conic Sections Using a Graphing Calculator



Sequences and Series



Introduction to Sequences and Series



Arithmetic Sequences and Series



Geometric Sequences and Series



Binomial Expansions


Focus on Problem Solving: Forming Negations Projects and Group Activities: ISBN and UPC Numbers