Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
2nd Edition
Published on 27. April 2006
Book
Hardback
1264 pages
978-0-321-36854-6 (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 and Intermediate 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 and Intermediate 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: 224 mm
Width: 258 mm
Thickness: 44 mm
Weight
2580 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-36854-6 (9780321368546)
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Content
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 Investment 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 More on Inequalities, Absolute
Value and Functions
8.1 Compound Inequalities
8.2 Equations Involving Absolute Value
8.3 Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
8.4 Functions and Graphing
8.5 Function Operations
Chapter 9 Systems of Equations
9.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Graphically
9.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by
Substitution
9.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by
Elimination
9.4 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in
Three Variables
9.5 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Using Matrices
9.6 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Using Cramer's Rule
9.7 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
Chapter 10 Rational Exponents, Radicals,
and Complex Numbers
10.1 Radical Expressions and Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying
Radicals
10.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying
Radical Expressions
10.5 Rationalizing Numerators and
Denominators of Radical Expressions
10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
10.7 Complex Numbers
Chapter 11 Quadratic Equations
11.1 Completing the Square
11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the
Quadratic Formula
11.3 Solving Equations That Are Quadratic in
Form
11.4 Graphing Quadratic Functions
11.5 Solving Nonlinear Inequalities
Chapter 12 Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions
12.1 Composite and Inverse Functions
12.2 Exponential Functions
12.3 Logarithmic Functions
12.4 Properties of Logarithms
12.5 Common and Natural Logarithms
12.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
with Applications
Chapter 13 Conic Sections
13.1 The Parabola and the Circle
13.2 Ellipses and Hyperbolas
13.3 Nonlinear Systems of Equations
13.4 Nonlinear Inequalities and Systems of
Inequalities
Appendices
A. Arithmetic Sequences and Series
B. Geometric Sequences and Series
C. The Binomial Theorem
D. Permutations and Combinations
E. Probability
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 Investment 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 More on Inequalities, Absolute
Value and Functions
8.1 Compound Inequalities
8.2 Equations Involving Absolute Value
8.3 Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
8.4 Functions and Graphing
8.5 Function Operations
Chapter 9 Systems of Equations
9.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Graphically
9.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by
Substitution
9.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by
Elimination
9.4 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in
Three Variables
9.5 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Using Matrices
9.6 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Using Cramer's Rule
9.7 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
Chapter 10 Rational Exponents, Radicals,
and Complex Numbers
10.1 Radical Expressions and Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying
Radicals
10.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying
Radical Expressions
10.5 Rationalizing Numerators and
Denominators of Radical Expressions
10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
10.7 Complex Numbers
Chapter 11 Quadratic Equations
11.1 Completing the Square
11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the
Quadratic Formula
11.3 Solving Equations That Are Quadratic in
Form
11.4 Graphing Quadratic Functions
11.5 Solving Nonlinear Inequalities
Chapter 12 Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions
12.1 Composite and Inverse Functions
12.2 Exponential Functions
12.3 Logarithmic Functions
12.4 Properties of Logarithms
12.5 Common and Natural Logarithms
12.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
with Applications
Chapter 13 Conic Sections
13.1 The Parabola and the Circle
13.2 Ellipses and Hyperbolas
13.3 Nonlinear Systems of Equations
13.4 Nonlinear Inequalities and Systems of
Inequalities
Appendices
A. Arithmetic Sequences and Series
B. Geometric Sequences and Series
C. The Binomial Theorem
D. Permutations and Combinations
E. Probability