Intermediate Algebra
9th Edition
Published on 28. October 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
960 pages
978-0-201-74632-7 (ISBN)
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As you have come to expect when you see the Bittinger name, Intermediate Algebra, Ninth Edition continues to offer you and your students a completely integrated text and supplements package that will help your students succeed not only in this course, but in future courses as well. In addition to an exceptional 4-color text that has been significantly revised with respect to design and a new art program, students can also expand their learning via the Digital Video Tutor, MathXL, the Addison-Wesley Math Tutor Center, and now MyMathLab.
Intermediate Algebra, Ninth Edition continues to bring students the Bittinger hallmark five-step problem-solving process, a clear, easy-to-read writing style, real-data applications, a superior supplements package, and most of all - an accurate text.
Intermediate Algebra, Ninth Edition continues to bring students the Bittinger hallmark five-step problem-solving process, a clear, easy-to-read writing style, real-data applications, a superior supplements package, and most of all - an accurate text.
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Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
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Pearson Education (US)
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Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 276 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1924 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-201-74632-7 (9780201746327)
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Marvin Bittinger- For over thirty years Professor Marvin L. Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level. Since 1968 he has been employed as a professor of mathematics education at Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis. Professor Bittinger has authored 159 publications on topics ranging from Basic Mathematics to Algebra and Trigonometry to Brief Calculus. He received his BA in Mathematics from Manchester College in 1963 and his PhD in Mathematics Education from Purdue University in 1968. Special honors include being Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and being elected to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. His hobbies include hiking, baseball, golf, and bowling and he enjoys membership in the Professional Bowler's Association and the Society for the Advancement of Baseball Research.
Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at a recent mathematics convention giving a lecture entitled, Baseball and Mathematics. In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and three grandchildren.
Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at a recent mathematics convention giving a lecture entitled, Baseball and Mathematics. In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and three grandchildren.
Content
(All Chapters begin with a Pretest and end with Summary and Review, Chapter Test, and, with the exception of Chapter One, a Cumulative Review.)
R. Review of Basic Algebra.
I. OPERATIONS.
The Set of Real Numbers.
Operations with Real Numbers.
Exponential Notation and Order of Operations.
II. MANIPULATIONS.
Introduction to Algebraic Expressions.
Equivalent Algebraic Expressions.
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions.
Properties of Exponents and Scientific Notation.
1. Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities.
Solving Equations.
Formulas and Applications.
Applications and Problem Solving.
Sets, Inequalities, and Interval Notation.
Intersections, Unions, and Compound Inequalities.
Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities.
2. Graphs, Functions, and Applications.
Graphs of Equations.
Functions and Graphs.
Finding Domain and Range.
Linear Functions: Graphs and Slope.
More on Graphing Linear Equations.
Finding Equations of Lines; Applications.
3. Systems of Equations.
Systems of Equations in Two Variables.
Solving by Substitution.
Solving by Elimination.
Solving Applied Problems: Two Equations.
Systems of Equations in Three Variables.
Solving Applied Problems: Three Equations.
Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables.
Business and Economic Applications.
4. Polynomials and Polynomial Functions.
Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions.
Multiplication of Polynomials.
Introduction to Factoring.
Factoring Trinomials: x2 + bx + c.
Factoring Trinomials: ax2 + bx + c, a OE 1.
Special Factoring.
Factoring: A General Strategy.
Applications of Polynomial Equations and Functions.
5. Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions.
Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying.
LCMs, LCDs, Addition, and Subtraction.
Division of Polynomials.
Complex Rational Expressions.
Solving Rational Equations.
Applications and Problem Solving.
Formulas and Applications.
Variation and Applications.
6. Radical Expressions, Equations, and Functions.
Radical Expressions and Functions.
Rational Numbers as Exponents.
Simplifying Radical Expressions.
Addition, Subtraction, and More Multiplication.
More on Division of Radical Expressions.
Solving Radical Equations.
Applications Involving Powers and Roots.
The Complex Numbers.
7. Quadratic Equations and Functions.
The Basics of Solving Quadratic Equations.
The Quadratic Formula.
Applications Involving Quadratic Equations.
More on Quadratic Equations.
Graphs of Quadratic Functions: f(x) = a(x - h)2 + k.
Graphs of Quadratic Functions: f(x) = ax2 + bx + c.
Modeling with Quadratic Functions.
Polynomial and Rational Inequalities.
8. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.
Exponential Functions.
Inverse and Composite Functions.
Logarithmic Functions.
Properties of Logarithmic Functions.
Natural Logarithmic Functions.
Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations.
Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.
9. Conic Sections.
Parabolas and Circles.
Ellipses.
Hyperbolas.
Nonlinear Systems of Equations.
Appendixes.
Appendix A: Handling Dimension Symbols.
Appendix B: Determinants and Cramer's Rule.
Appendix C: Elimination Using Matrices.
Appendix D: The Algebra of Functions.
R. Review of Basic Algebra.
I. OPERATIONS.
The Set of Real Numbers.
Operations with Real Numbers.
Exponential Notation and Order of Operations.
II. MANIPULATIONS.
Introduction to Algebraic Expressions.
Equivalent Algebraic Expressions.
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions.
Properties of Exponents and Scientific Notation.
1. Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities.
Solving Equations.
Formulas and Applications.
Applications and Problem Solving.
Sets, Inequalities, and Interval Notation.
Intersections, Unions, and Compound Inequalities.
Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities.
2. Graphs, Functions, and Applications.
Graphs of Equations.
Functions and Graphs.
Finding Domain and Range.
Linear Functions: Graphs and Slope.
More on Graphing Linear Equations.
Finding Equations of Lines; Applications.
3. Systems of Equations.
Systems of Equations in Two Variables.
Solving by Substitution.
Solving by Elimination.
Solving Applied Problems: Two Equations.
Systems of Equations in Three Variables.
Solving Applied Problems: Three Equations.
Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables.
Business and Economic Applications.
4. Polynomials and Polynomial Functions.
Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions.
Multiplication of Polynomials.
Introduction to Factoring.
Factoring Trinomials: x2 + bx + c.
Factoring Trinomials: ax2 + bx + c, a OE 1.
Special Factoring.
Factoring: A General Strategy.
Applications of Polynomial Equations and Functions.
5. Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions.
Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying.
LCMs, LCDs, Addition, and Subtraction.
Division of Polynomials.
Complex Rational Expressions.
Solving Rational Equations.
Applications and Problem Solving.
Formulas and Applications.
Variation and Applications.
6. Radical Expressions, Equations, and Functions.
Radical Expressions and Functions.
Rational Numbers as Exponents.
Simplifying Radical Expressions.
Addition, Subtraction, and More Multiplication.
More on Division of Radical Expressions.
Solving Radical Equations.
Applications Involving Powers and Roots.
The Complex Numbers.
7. Quadratic Equations and Functions.
The Basics of Solving Quadratic Equations.
The Quadratic Formula.
Applications Involving Quadratic Equations.
More on Quadratic Equations.
Graphs of Quadratic Functions: f(x) = a(x - h)2 + k.
Graphs of Quadratic Functions: f(x) = ax2 + bx + c.
Modeling with Quadratic Functions.
Polynomial and Rational Inequalities.
8. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.
Exponential Functions.
Inverse and Composite Functions.
Logarithmic Functions.
Properties of Logarithmic Functions.
Natural Logarithmic Functions.
Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations.
Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.
9. Conic Sections.
Parabolas and Circles.
Ellipses.
Hyperbolas.
Nonlinear Systems of Equations.
Appendixes.
Appendix A: Handling Dimension Symbols.
Appendix B: Determinants and Cramer's Rule.
Appendix C: Elimination Using Matrices.
Appendix D: The Algebra of Functions.