Intermediate Algebra
2nd Edition
Published on 6. January 2009
Book
Hardback
888 pages
978-0-321-56752-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Sullivan/Struve/Mazzarella Algebra Series was written to motivate students to "do the math" outside of the classroom through a design and organization that models what you do inside the classroom. The left-to-right annotations in the examples provide a teacher's voice through every step of the problem-solving process. The Sullivan exercise sets, which begin with Quick Checks to reinforce each example, present problem types of every possible derivation with a gradual increase in difficulty level. The new "Do the Math" Workbook acts as a companion to the text and to MyMathLab (R) by providing short warm-up exercises, guided practice examples, and additional "Do the Math" practice exercises for every section of the text.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
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Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
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Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
1941 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-56752-9 (9780321567529)
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Mike Sullivan, III is a professor of mathematics at Joliet Junior College. He holds graduate degrees from DePaul University in both mathematics and economics. Mike is an author or co-author on more than 20 books, including a statistics book and a developmental mathematics series. Mike is the father of three children and an avid golfer who tries to spend as much of his limited free time as possible on the golf course.
Content
R. Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions
R.1 Success in Mathematics
R.2 Sets and Classification of Numbers
R.3 Operations on Signed Numbers; Properties of Real Numbers
R.4 Order of Operations
R.5 Algebraic Expressions
1. Linear Equations and Inequalities
Part I: Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
1.1 Linear Equations in One Variable
1.2 An Introduction to Problem Solving
1.3 Using Formulas to Solve Problems
1.4 Linear Inequalities in One Variable
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 1.1-1.4)
Part II: Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
1.5 Rectangular Coordinates and Graphs of Equations
1.6 Linear Equations in Two Variables
1.7 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
1.8 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Chapter 1 Activity: Pass the Paper
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 1 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters R-1
2. Relations, Functions, and More Inequalities
2.1 Relations
2.2 An Introduction to Functions
2.3 Functions and Their Graphs
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 2.1-2.4)
2.4 Linear Functions and Models
2.5 Compound Inequalities
2.6 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
2.7 Variation
Chapter 2 Activity: Shifting Discovery?
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 2 Test
3. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
3.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.2 Problem Solving: Systems of Two Linear Equations Containing Two Unknowns
3.3 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 3.1-3.3)
3.4 Using Matrices to Solve Systems
3.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
3.6 Systems of Linear Inequalities
Chapter 3 Activity: Find the Numbers
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 3 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters R-3
Getting Ready for Chapter 4: Laws of Exponents and Scientific Notation
4. Polynomial and Polynomial Functions
4.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
4.2 Multiplying Polynomials
4.3 Dividing Polynomials; Synthetic Division
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 4.1-4.3)
4.4 Greatest Common Factor; Factoring by Grouping
4.5 Factoring Trinomials
4.6 Factoring Special Products
4.7 Factoring: A General Strategy
4.8 Polynomial Equations
Chapter 4 Activity: What Is the Question?
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 4 Test
Getting Ready for Chapter 5: A Review of Operations on Rational Numbers
5. Rational Expressions and Rational Functions
5.1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
5.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
5.3 Complex Rational Expressions
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 5.1-5.3)
5.4 Rational Equations
5.5 Rational Inequalities
5.6 Models Involving Rational Expressions
Chapter 5 Activity: Correct the Quiz
Chapter 5 Review
Chapter 5 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters R-5
Getting Ready for Chapter 6: Square Roots
6. Radicals and Rational Exponents
6.1 nth Roots and Rational Exponents
6.2 Simplify Expressions Using the Law of Exponents
6.3 Simplify Radical Expressions Using Properties of Radicals
6.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions
6.5 Rationalizing Radical Expressions
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 6.1-6.5)
6.6 Functions Involving Radicals
6.7 Radical Equations and Their Applications
6.8 The Complex Number System
Chapter 6 Activity: Which One Does Not Belong?
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 6 Test
7. Quadratic Equations and Functions
7.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
7.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
7.3 Solving Equations Quadratic in Form
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 7.1-7.3)
7.4 Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Transformations
7.5 Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Properties
7.6 Quadratic Inequalities
Chapter 7 Activity: Presidential Decision Making
Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 7 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters R-7
8. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
8.1 Composite Functions and Inverse Functions
8.2 Exponential Functions
8.3 Logarithmic Functions
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 8.1-8.3)
8.4 Properties of Logarithms
8.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Chapter 8 Activity: Correct the Quiz
Chapter 8 Review
Chapter 8 Test
9. Conics
9.1 Distance and Midpoint Formulas
9.2 Circles
9.3 Parabolas
9.4 Ellipses
9.5 Hyperbolas
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 9.1-9.5)
9.6 Systems of Nonlinear Equations
Chapter 9 Activity: How Do You Know That&.?
Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 9 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters R-9
10. Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem
10.1 Sequences
10.2 Arithmetic Sequences
10.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 10.1-10.3)
10.4 The Binomial Theorem
Chapter 10 Activity: Discover the Relation
Chapter 10 Review
Chapter 10 Test
Answers to Selected Exercises
Graphing Answer Sections
Application Index
Subject Index
Photo Credits
R.1 Success in Mathematics
R.2 Sets and Classification of Numbers
R.3 Operations on Signed Numbers; Properties of Real Numbers
R.4 Order of Operations
R.5 Algebraic Expressions
1. Linear Equations and Inequalities
Part I: Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
1.1 Linear Equations in One Variable
1.2 An Introduction to Problem Solving
1.3 Using Formulas to Solve Problems
1.4 Linear Inequalities in One Variable
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 1.1-1.4)
Part II: Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
1.5 Rectangular Coordinates and Graphs of Equations
1.6 Linear Equations in Two Variables
1.7 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
1.8 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Chapter 1 Activity: Pass the Paper
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 1 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters R-1
2. Relations, Functions, and More Inequalities
2.1 Relations
2.2 An Introduction to Functions
2.3 Functions and Their Graphs
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 2.1-2.4)
2.4 Linear Functions and Models
2.5 Compound Inequalities
2.6 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
2.7 Variation
Chapter 2 Activity: Shifting Discovery?
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 2 Test
3. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
3.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.2 Problem Solving: Systems of Two Linear Equations Containing Two Unknowns
3.3 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 3.1-3.3)
3.4 Using Matrices to Solve Systems
3.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
3.6 Systems of Linear Inequalities
Chapter 3 Activity: Find the Numbers
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 3 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters R-3
Getting Ready for Chapter 4: Laws of Exponents and Scientific Notation
4. Polynomial and Polynomial Functions
4.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
4.2 Multiplying Polynomials
4.3 Dividing Polynomials; Synthetic Division
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 4.1-4.3)
4.4 Greatest Common Factor; Factoring by Grouping
4.5 Factoring Trinomials
4.6 Factoring Special Products
4.7 Factoring: A General Strategy
4.8 Polynomial Equations
Chapter 4 Activity: What Is the Question?
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 4 Test
Getting Ready for Chapter 5: A Review of Operations on Rational Numbers
5. Rational Expressions and Rational Functions
5.1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
5.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
5.3 Complex Rational Expressions
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 5.1-5.3)
5.4 Rational Equations
5.5 Rational Inequalities
5.6 Models Involving Rational Expressions
Chapter 5 Activity: Correct the Quiz
Chapter 5 Review
Chapter 5 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters R-5
Getting Ready for Chapter 6: Square Roots
6. Radicals and Rational Exponents
6.1 nth Roots and Rational Exponents
6.2 Simplify Expressions Using the Law of Exponents
6.3 Simplify Radical Expressions Using Properties of Radicals
6.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions
6.5 Rationalizing Radical Expressions
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 6.1-6.5)
6.6 Functions Involving Radicals
6.7 Radical Equations and Their Applications
6.8 The Complex Number System
Chapter 6 Activity: Which One Does Not Belong?
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 6 Test
7. Quadratic Equations and Functions
7.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
7.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
7.3 Solving Equations Quadratic in Form
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 7.1-7.3)
7.4 Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Transformations
7.5 Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Properties
7.6 Quadratic Inequalities
Chapter 7 Activity: Presidential Decision Making
Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 7 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters R-7
8. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
8.1 Composite Functions and Inverse Functions
8.2 Exponential Functions
8.3 Logarithmic Functions
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 8.1-8.3)
8.4 Properties of Logarithms
8.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Chapter 8 Activity: Correct the Quiz
Chapter 8 Review
Chapter 8 Test
9. Conics
9.1 Distance and Midpoint Formulas
9.2 Circles
9.3 Parabolas
9.4 Ellipses
9.5 Hyperbolas
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 9.1-9.5)
9.6 Systems of Nonlinear Equations
Chapter 9 Activity: How Do You Know That&.?
Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 9 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters R-9
10. Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem
10.1 Sequences
10.2 Arithmetic Sequences
10.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 10.1-10.3)
10.4 The Binomial Theorem
Chapter 10 Activity: Discover the Relation
Chapter 10 Review
Chapter 10 Test
Answers to Selected Exercises
Graphing Answer Sections
Application Index
Subject Index
Photo Credits