Elementary Algebra
2nd Edition
Published on 23. February 2006
Book
Hardback
968 pages
978-0-321-35837-0 (ISBN)
Description
This student-focused text addresses individual learning styles through the use of a complete study system that starts with a learning styles inventory and presents targeted learning strategies designed to guide students toward success in this and future college-level courses.
Students who approach math with trepidation will find that Elementary Algebra, Second Edition, builds competence and confidence. The study system, introduced at the outset and used consistently throughout the text, transforms the student experience by applying time-tested strategies to the study of mathematics. Learning strategies dovetail nicely into the overall system and build on individual learning styles by addressing students' unique strengths. The authors talk to students in their own language and walk them through the concepts, showing students both how to do the math and the reasoning behind it. Tying it all together, the use of the Algebra Pyramid as an overarching theme relates specific chapter topics to the `big picture' of algebra.
Students who approach math with trepidation will find that Elementary Algebra, Second Edition, builds competence and confidence. The study system, introduced at the outset and used consistently throughout the text, transforms the student experience by applying time-tested strategies to the study of mathematics. Learning strategies dovetail nicely into the overall system and build on individual learning styles by addressing students' unique strengths. The authors talk to students in their own language and walk them through the concepts, showing students both how to do the math and the reasoning behind it. Tying it all together, the use of the Algebra Pyramid as an overarching theme relates specific chapter topics to the `big picture' of algebra.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
1878 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-35837-0 (9780321358370)
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Content
Preface
To the Student
Learning Styles Inventory
Chapter 1 Foundations of Algebra
1.1 Number Sets and the Structure of Algebra
1.2 Fractions
1.3 Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers; Properties of Real Numbers
1.4 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers; Properties of Real Numbers
1.5 Exponents, Roots, and Order of Operations
1.6 Translating Word Phrases to Expressions
1.7 Evaluating and Rewriting Expressions
Chapter 2 Solving Linear Equations and
Inequalities
2.1 Equations, Formulas, and the Problem-
Solving Process
2.2 The Addition Principle
2.3 The Multiplication Principle
2.4 Applying the Principles to Formulas
2.5 Translating Word Sentences to Equations
2.6 Solving Linear Inequalities
Chapter 3 Problem Solving
3.1 Ratios and Proportions
3.2 Percents
3.3 Problems with Two or More Unknowns
3.4 Rates
3.5 Interest and Mixture
Chapter 4 Graphing Linear Equations and
Inequalities
4.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System
4.2 Graphing Linear Equations
4.3 Graphing Using Intercepts
4.4 Slope-Intercept Form
4.5 Point-Slope Form
4.6 Graphing Linear Inequalities
4.7 Introduction to Functions and Function
Notation
Chapter 5 Polynomials
5.1 Exponents and Scientific Notation
5.2 Introduction to Polynomials
5.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
5.4 Exponent Rules and Multiplying
Monomials
5.5 Multiplying Polynomials; Special Products
5.6 Exponent Rules and Dividing Polynomials
Chapter 6 Factoring
6.1 Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by
Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form
x2 + bx + c
6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form
ax2 + bx + c, where a ? 1
6.4 Factoring Special Products
6.5 Strategies for Factoring
6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
6.7 Graphs of Quadratic Equations and
Functions
Chapter 7 Rational Expressions and
Equations
7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational
Expressions
7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational
Expressions with the Same Denominator
7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational
Expressions with Different Denominators
7.5 Complex Rational Expressions
7.6 Solving Equations Containing Rational
Expressions
7.7 Applications with Rational Expressions
Chapter 8 Systems of Equations
8.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Graphically
8.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by
Substitution
8.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by
Elimination
8.4 More Applications with Systems of
Equations
8.5 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
Chapter 9 Roots and Radicals
9.1 Square Roots and Radical Expressions
9.2 Multiplying and Simplifying Square Roots
9.3 Dividing and Simplifying Square Roots
9.4 Adding and Subtracting Square Roots
9.5 Solving Radical Equations
9.6 Higher Roots and Rational Exponents
To the Student
Learning Styles Inventory
Chapter 1 Foundations of Algebra
1.1 Number Sets and the Structure of Algebra
1.2 Fractions
1.3 Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers; Properties of Real Numbers
1.4 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers; Properties of Real Numbers
1.5 Exponents, Roots, and Order of Operations
1.6 Translating Word Phrases to Expressions
1.7 Evaluating and Rewriting Expressions
Chapter 2 Solving Linear Equations and
Inequalities
2.1 Equations, Formulas, and the Problem-
Solving Process
2.2 The Addition Principle
2.3 The Multiplication Principle
2.4 Applying the Principles to Formulas
2.5 Translating Word Sentences to Equations
2.6 Solving Linear Inequalities
Chapter 3 Problem Solving
3.1 Ratios and Proportions
3.2 Percents
3.3 Problems with Two or More Unknowns
3.4 Rates
3.5 Interest and Mixture
Chapter 4 Graphing Linear Equations and
Inequalities
4.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System
4.2 Graphing Linear Equations
4.3 Graphing Using Intercepts
4.4 Slope-Intercept Form
4.5 Point-Slope Form
4.6 Graphing Linear Inequalities
4.7 Introduction to Functions and Function
Notation
Chapter 5 Polynomials
5.1 Exponents and Scientific Notation
5.2 Introduction to Polynomials
5.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
5.4 Exponent Rules and Multiplying
Monomials
5.5 Multiplying Polynomials; Special Products
5.6 Exponent Rules and Dividing Polynomials
Chapter 6 Factoring
6.1 Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by
Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form
x2 + bx + c
6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form
ax2 + bx + c, where a ? 1
6.4 Factoring Special Products
6.5 Strategies for Factoring
6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
6.7 Graphs of Quadratic Equations and
Functions
Chapter 7 Rational Expressions and
Equations
7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational
Expressions
7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational
Expressions with the Same Denominator
7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational
Expressions with Different Denominators
7.5 Complex Rational Expressions
7.6 Solving Equations Containing Rational
Expressions
7.7 Applications with Rational Expressions
Chapter 8 Systems of Equations
8.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Graphically
8.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by
Substitution
8.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by
Elimination
8.4 More Applications with Systems of
Equations
8.5 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
Chapter 9 Roots and Radicals
9.1 Square Roots and Radical Expressions
9.2 Multiplying and Simplifying Square Roots
9.3 Dividing and Simplifying Square Roots
9.4 Adding and Subtracting Square Roots
9.5 Solving Radical Equations
9.6 Higher Roots and Rational Exponents