Intermediate Algebra for College Students plus MyMathLab/MyStatLab Student Access Code Card
8th Edition
Published on 28. March 2011
Book
Mixed media product
978-0-321-70904-2 (ISBN)
Description
This package consists of the textbook plus an access kit for MyMathLab/MyStatLab.
The Angel author team meets the needs of today's learners by pairing concise explanations with the new Understanding Algebra feature and an updated approach to examples. Discussions throughout the text have been thoroughly revised for brevity and accessibility. Whenever possible, a visual example or diagram is used to explain concepts and procedures. Understanding Algebra call-outs highlight key points throughout the text, allowing readers to identify important points at a glance. The updated examples use color to highlight the variables and important notation to clearly illustrate the solution process. MyMathLab provides a wide range of homework, tutorial, and assessment tools that make it easy to manage your course online.
The Angel author team meets the needs of today's learners by pairing concise explanations with the new Understanding Algebra feature and an updated approach to examples. Discussions throughout the text have been thoroughly revised for brevity and accessibility. Whenever possible, a visual example or diagram is used to explain concepts and procedures. Understanding Algebra call-outs highlight key points throughout the text, allowing readers to identify important points at a glance. The updated examples use color to highlight the variables and important notation to clearly illustrate the solution process. MyMathLab provides a wide range of homework, tutorial, and assessment tools that make it easy to manage your course online.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-321-70904-2 (9780321709042)
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02/2010
8th Edition
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Content
1. Basic Concepts
1.1 Study Skills for Success in Mathematics, and Using a Calculator
1.2 Sets and Other Basic Concepts
1.3 Properties of and Operations with Real Numbers
1.4 Order of Operations
1.5 Exponents
1.6 Scientific Notation
2. Equations and Inequalities
2.1 Solving Linear Equations
2.2 Problem Solving and Using Formulas
2.3 Applications of Algebra
2.4 Additional Application Problems
2.5 Solving Linear Inequalities
2.6 Solving Equations and Inequalities Containing Absolute Values
3. Graphs and Functions
3.1 Graphs
3.2 Functions
3.3 Linear Functions: Graphs and Applications
3.4 The Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation
3.5 The Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation
3.6 The Algebra of Functions
3.7 Graphing Linear Inequalities
4. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
4.3 Systems of Linear Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
4.4 Solving Systems of Equations Using Matrices
4.5 Solving Systems of Equations Using Determinants and Cramer's Rule
4.6 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
5. Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
5.1 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
5.2 Multiplication of Polynomials
5.3 Division of Polynomials and Synthetic Division
5.4 Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial and Factoring by Grouping
5.5 Factoring Trinomials
5.6 Special Factoring Formulas
5.7 A General Review of Factoring
5.8 Polynomial Equations
6. Rational Expressions and Equations
6.1 The Domains of Rational Functions and Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
6.2 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
6.3 Complex Fractions
6.4 Solving Rational Equations
6.5 Rational Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
6.6 Variation
7. Roots, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
7.1 Roots and Radicals
7.2 Rational Exponents
7.3 Simplifying Radicals
7.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radicals
7.5 Dividing Radicals
7.6 Solving Radical Equations
7.7 Complex Numbers
8. Quadratic Functions
8.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
8.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
8.3 Quadratic Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
8.4 Writing Equations in Quadratic Form
8.5 Graphing Quadratic Functions
8.6 Quadratic and Other Inequalities in One Variable
9. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
9.1 Composite and Inverse Functions
9.2 Exponential Functions
9.3 Logarithmic Functions
9.4 Properties of Logarithms
9.5 Common Logarithms
9.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
9.7 Natural Exponential and Natural Logarithmic Functions
10. Conic Sections
10.1 The Parabola and the Circle
10.2 The Ellipse
10.3 The Hyperbola
10.4 Nonlinear Systems of Equations and Their Applications
11. Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem
11.1 Sequences and Series
11.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
11.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
11.4 The Binomial Theorem
1.1 Study Skills for Success in Mathematics, and Using a Calculator
1.2 Sets and Other Basic Concepts
1.3 Properties of and Operations with Real Numbers
1.4 Order of Operations
1.5 Exponents
1.6 Scientific Notation
2. Equations and Inequalities
2.1 Solving Linear Equations
2.2 Problem Solving and Using Formulas
2.3 Applications of Algebra
2.4 Additional Application Problems
2.5 Solving Linear Inequalities
2.6 Solving Equations and Inequalities Containing Absolute Values
3. Graphs and Functions
3.1 Graphs
3.2 Functions
3.3 Linear Functions: Graphs and Applications
3.4 The Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation
3.5 The Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation
3.6 The Algebra of Functions
3.7 Graphing Linear Inequalities
4. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
4.3 Systems of Linear Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
4.4 Solving Systems of Equations Using Matrices
4.5 Solving Systems of Equations Using Determinants and Cramer's Rule
4.6 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
5. Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
5.1 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
5.2 Multiplication of Polynomials
5.3 Division of Polynomials and Synthetic Division
5.4 Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial and Factoring by Grouping
5.5 Factoring Trinomials
5.6 Special Factoring Formulas
5.7 A General Review of Factoring
5.8 Polynomial Equations
6. Rational Expressions and Equations
6.1 The Domains of Rational Functions and Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
6.2 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
6.3 Complex Fractions
6.4 Solving Rational Equations
6.5 Rational Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
6.6 Variation
7. Roots, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
7.1 Roots and Radicals
7.2 Rational Exponents
7.3 Simplifying Radicals
7.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radicals
7.5 Dividing Radicals
7.6 Solving Radical Equations
7.7 Complex Numbers
8. Quadratic Functions
8.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
8.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
8.3 Quadratic Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
8.4 Writing Equations in Quadratic Form
8.5 Graphing Quadratic Functions
8.6 Quadratic and Other Inequalities in One Variable
9. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
9.1 Composite and Inverse Functions
9.2 Exponential Functions
9.3 Logarithmic Functions
9.4 Properties of Logarithms
9.5 Common Logarithms
9.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
9.7 Natural Exponential and Natural Logarithmic Functions
10. Conic Sections
10.1 The Parabola and the Circle
10.2 The Ellipse
10.3 The Hyperbola
10.4 Nonlinear Systems of Equations and Their Applications
11. Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem
11.1 Sequences and Series
11.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
11.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
11.4 The Binomial Theorem