CLEP(R) College Algebra Book + Online

About Our Author
A Note from Our Author
About Research & Education Association
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1
Passing the CLEP College Algebra Exam
Getting Started
The REA Study Center
An Overview of the Exam
All About the CLEP Program
Options for Military Personnel and Veterans
Ssd Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities
6-Week Study Plan
In the Days Leading up to the Exam
The Day of the Exam
Test-Taking Tips
Online Diagnostic Test................................www.rea.com/studycenterChapter 2
Review of Math Essentials
Sets
Operations with Signed Numbers
Powers and Roots
Order of Operations
Operations with Fractions
Scientific Notation

Chapter 3
Algebraic Operations
Operations with Algebraic Expressions
Operations with Exponents
Expanding and Factoring Polynomials
Operations with Rational Expressions
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 4
Functions and Their Properties
Relations and Graphs
Function Definition and Interpretation
Linear Functions
Graphs of Common Functions
Transformation of Graphs
Polynomial Graphs
Inverse Functions

Chapter 5
Equations and Inequalities
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Equations

Chapter 6
Number Systems and Operations
Real Numbers
Complex Numbers
Sequences and Series
Factorials and the Binomial Theorem
Matrices

Chapter 7
Attacking the CLEP College Algebra Exam
Classifying CLEP Problems
Sample Problems
Formulas You Must Know
When You See the Words
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Review of Test-Taking Tips

Practice Test 1 (also available online at www.rea.com/studycenter)
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 2 (also available online at www.rea.com/studycenter)
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Answer Sheets

Glossary
Index