Beginning and Intermediate Algebra with Applications & Visualization
3rd Edition
Published on 8. February 2012
Book
Hardback
1088 pages
978-0-321-75651-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Rockswold/Krieger algebra series fosters conceptual understanding by using relevant applications and visualization to show students why math matters. It answers the common question "When will I ever use this?" Rockswold teaches students the math in context, rather than including the applications at the end of the presentation. By seamlessly integrating meaningful applications that include real data and supporting visuals (graphs, tables, charts, colors, and diagrams), students are able to see how math impacts their lives as they learn the concepts. The authors believe this approach deepens conceptual understanding and better prepares students for future math courses and life.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 10 mm
Width: 10 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
2127 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-75651-0 (9780321756510)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Gary Rockswold | Terry Krieger
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra with Applications & Visualization
Book
01/2017
4th Edition
Pearson
€261.20
Article exhausted; check different version
Previous edition
Gary K. Rockswold | Terry A. Krieger
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra with Applications & Visualization
Book
02/2008
2nd Edition
Pearson
€103.98
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Persons
Gary Rockswold has been a professor and teacher of mathematics, computer science, astronomy, and physical science for over 35 years. He has taught not only at the undergraduate and graduate college levels, but he has also taught middle school, high school, vocational school, and adult education. He received his BA degree with majors in mathematics and physics from St. Olaf College and his Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Iowa State University. He has been a principal investigator at the Minnesota Supercomputer Institute, publishing research articles in numerical analysis and parallel processing and is currently an emeritus professor of mathematics at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He is an author for Pearson Education and has over 10 current textbooks at the developmental and precalculus levels. His developmental coauthor and friend is Terry Krieger. They have been working together for over a decade. Making mathematics meaningful for students and professing the power of mathematics are special passions for Gary. In his spare time he enjoys sailing, doing yoga, and spending time with his family.
Additional information about Gary Rockswold can be found at www.garyrockswold.net.
Terry Krieger has taught mathematics for 18 years at the middle school, high school, vocational, community college and university levels. His undergraduate degree in secondary education is from Bemidji State University in Minnesota, where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his MA in mathematics from Minnesota State University - Mankato. In addition to his teaching experience in the United States, Terry has taught mathematics in Tasmania, Australia, and in a rural school in Swaziland, Africa, where he served as a Peace Corps volunteer. Terry is currently teaching at Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been involved with various aspects of mathematics textbook publication for more than 14 years and has joined his friend Gary Rockswold as coauthor of a developmental math series published by Pearson Education. In his free time, Terry enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, physical fitness, wilderness camping, and trout fishing.
Additional information about Gary Rockswold can be found at www.garyrockswold.net.
Terry Krieger has taught mathematics for 18 years at the middle school, high school, vocational, community college and university levels. His undergraduate degree in secondary education is from Bemidji State University in Minnesota, where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his MA in mathematics from Minnesota State University - Mankato. In addition to his teaching experience in the United States, Terry has taught mathematics in Tasmania, Australia, and in a rural school in Swaziland, Africa, where he served as a Peace Corps volunteer. Terry is currently teaching at Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been involved with various aspects of mathematics textbook publication for more than 14 years and has joined his friend Gary Rockswold as coauthor of a developmental math series published by Pearson Education. In his free time, Terry enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, physical fitness, wilderness camping, and trout fishing.
Content
1. Introduction to Algebra
1.1 Numbers, Variables, and Expressions
1.2 Fractions
1.3 Exponents and Order of Operations
1.4 Real Numbers and the Number Line
1.5 Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers
1.6 Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers
1.7 Properties of Real Numbers
1.8 Simplifying and Writing Algebraic Expressions
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
2. Linear Equations and Inequalities
2.1 Introduction to Equations
2.2 Linear Equations
2.3 Introduction to Problem Solving
2.4 Formulas
2.5 Linear Inequalities
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-2 Cumulative Review
3. Graphing Equations
3.1 Introduction to Graphing
3.2 Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.3 More Graphing of Lines
3.4 Slope and Rates of Change
3.5 Slope-Intercept Form
3.6 Point-Slope Form
3.7 Introduction to Modeling
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-3 Cumulative Review
4. Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Graphically and Numerically
4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination
4.4 Systems of Linear Inequalities
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-4 Cumulative Review
5. Polynomials and Exponents
5.1 Rules for Exponents
5.2 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
5.3 Multiplication of Polynomials
5.4 Special Products
5.5 Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rule
5.6 Division of Polynomials
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-5 Cumulative Review
6. Factoring Polynomials and Solving Equations
6.1 Introduction to Factoring
6.2 Factoring Trinomials I (x2 + bx + c)
6.3 Factoring Trinomials II (ax2 + bx + c)
6.4 Special Types of Factoring
6.5 Summary of Factoring
6.6 Solving Equations by Factoring I (Quadratics)
6.7 Solving Equations by Factoring II (Higher Degree)
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-6 Cumulative Review Exercises
7. Rational Expressions
7.1 Introduction to Rational Expressions
7.2 Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
7.3 Addition and Subtraction with Like Denominators
7.4 Addition and Subtraction with Unlike Denominators
7.5 Complex Fractions
7.6 Rational Equations and Formulas
7.7 Proportions and Variation
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-7 Cumulative Review
8. Introduction to Functions
8.1 Functions and Their Representations
8.2 Linear Functions
8.3 Compound Inequalities
8.4 Other Functions and Their Properties
8.5 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-8 Cumulative Review
9. Systems of Linear Equations
9.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
9.2 Matrix Solutions of Linear Systems
9.3 Determinants
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-9 Cumulative Review Exercises
10. Radical Expressions and Functions
10.1 Radical Expressions and Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions
10.4 Operations on Radical Expressions
10.5 More Radical Functions
10.6 Equations Involving Radical Expressions
10.7 Complex Numbers
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-10 Cumulative Review
11. Quadratic Functions and Equations
11.1 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
11.2 Parabolas and Modeling
11.3 Quadratic Equations
11.4 The Quadratic Formula
11.5 Quadratic Inequalities
11.6 Equations in Quadratic Form
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-11 Cumulative Review
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 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-12 Cumulative Review Exercises
13. Conic Sections
13.1 Parabolas and Circles
13.2 Ellipses and Hyperbolas
13.3 Nonlinear Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-13 Cumulative Review
14. Sequences and Series
14.1 Sequences
14.2 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
14.3 Series
14.4 The Binomial Theorem
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-14 Cumulative Review Exercises
Appendix A. Using the Graphing Calculator
Appendix B. Sets
Appendix C. Linear Programming
Appendix D. Synthetic Division
Bibliography
Answers to Selected Exercises
Photo Credits
Glossary
Index
1.1 Numbers, Variables, and Expressions
1.2 Fractions
1.3 Exponents and Order of Operations
1.4 Real Numbers and the Number Line
1.5 Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers
1.6 Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers
1.7 Properties of Real Numbers
1.8 Simplifying and Writing Algebraic Expressions
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
2. Linear Equations and Inequalities
2.1 Introduction to Equations
2.2 Linear Equations
2.3 Introduction to Problem Solving
2.4 Formulas
2.5 Linear Inequalities
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-2 Cumulative Review
3. Graphing Equations
3.1 Introduction to Graphing
3.2 Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.3 More Graphing of Lines
3.4 Slope and Rates of Change
3.5 Slope-Intercept Form
3.6 Point-Slope Form
3.7 Introduction to Modeling
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-3 Cumulative Review
4. Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Graphically and Numerically
4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination
4.4 Systems of Linear Inequalities
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-4 Cumulative Review
5. Polynomials and Exponents
5.1 Rules for Exponents
5.2 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
5.3 Multiplication of Polynomials
5.4 Special Products
5.5 Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rule
5.6 Division of Polynomials
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-5 Cumulative Review
6. Factoring Polynomials and Solving Equations
6.1 Introduction to Factoring
6.2 Factoring Trinomials I (x2 + bx + c)
6.3 Factoring Trinomials II (ax2 + bx + c)
6.4 Special Types of Factoring
6.5 Summary of Factoring
6.6 Solving Equations by Factoring I (Quadratics)
6.7 Solving Equations by Factoring II (Higher Degree)
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-6 Cumulative Review Exercises
7. Rational Expressions
7.1 Introduction to Rational Expressions
7.2 Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
7.3 Addition and Subtraction with Like Denominators
7.4 Addition and Subtraction with Unlike Denominators
7.5 Complex Fractions
7.6 Rational Equations and Formulas
7.7 Proportions and Variation
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-7 Cumulative Review
8. Introduction to Functions
8.1 Functions and Their Representations
8.2 Linear Functions
8.3 Compound Inequalities
8.4 Other Functions and Their Properties
8.5 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-8 Cumulative Review
9. Systems of Linear Equations
9.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
9.2 Matrix Solutions of Linear Systems
9.3 Determinants
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-9 Cumulative Review Exercises
10. Radical Expressions and Functions
10.1 Radical Expressions and Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions
10.4 Operations on Radical Expressions
10.5 More Radical Functions
10.6 Equations Involving Radical Expressions
10.7 Complex Numbers
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-10 Cumulative Review
11. Quadratic Functions and Equations
11.1 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
11.2 Parabolas and Modeling
11.3 Quadratic Equations
11.4 The Quadratic Formula
11.5 Quadratic Inequalities
11.6 Equations in Quadratic Form
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-11 Cumulative Review
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 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-12 Cumulative Review Exercises
13. Conic Sections
13.1 Parabolas and Circles
13.2 Ellipses and Hyperbolas
13.3 Nonlinear Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-13 Cumulative Review
14. Sequences and Series
14.1 Sequences
14.2 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
14.3 Series
14.4 The Binomial Theorem
Summary - Review Exercises - Test - Extended and Discovery Exercises
Chapters 1-14 Cumulative Review Exercises
Appendix A. Using the Graphing Calculator
Appendix B. Sets
Appendix C. Linear Programming
Appendix D. Synthetic Division
Bibliography
Answers to Selected Exercises
Photo Credits
Glossary
Index