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Algebra for College Students

ISBN: 9780130902412 | 0130902411
Edition: 4th
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: PRENTICE HALL
Pub. Date: 1/1/2002

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SummaryTable of Contents
Algebra for College Students, fourth edition, is written for students who have had the equivalent of one year of high school algebra. The content of the book is drawn from both intermediate algebra and college algebra and provides comprehensive coverage of the topics required in a strong one-term course in intermediate algebra or a one-term algebra for college students course. The goal of the Blitzer Algebra series is to provide students with a strong foundation in Algebra. Each text is designed to develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities and prepare students for subsequent Algebra courses as well as service math courses. Topics are presented in an interesting and inviting format, incorporating real world sourced data and encouraging modeling and problem-solving.
Prefaceix
To the Studentxvii
About The Authorxix
Applications Indexxxv
Algebra, Mathematical Models, and Problem solving
... MORE(88)
Algebraic Expressions and Real Numbers
4(10)
Operations with Real Numbers and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
14(15)
Graphic Equations
29(10)
Solving Linear Equations
39(11)
Problem Solving and Using Formulas
50(14)
Problems of Integral Exponents
64(11)
Scientific Notation
75(16)
Chapter 1 Group Projects
81(1)
Summary
82(5)
Review Exercises
87(2)
Chapter 1 Test
89(2)
Functions and Linear Functions
91(62)
Introduction to Functions
92(13)
The Algebra of Functions
105(10)
Linear Functions and Slope
115(15)
The Point-Slope Form of the Equation of a Line
130(23)
Chapter 2 Group Projects
142(1)
Summary
143(4)
Review Exercises
147(2)
Chapter 2 Test
149(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-2)
150(3)
Systems of Linear Equations
153(76)
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
154(15)
Problem Solving and Business Applications Using Systems of Equations
169(14)
Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
183(11)
Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems
194(12)
Determinants and Cramer's Rule
206(23)
Chapter 3 Group Projects
217(1)
Summary
218(5)
Review Exercises
223(2)
Chapter 3 Test
225(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-3)
226(3)
Inequalities and Problem Solving
229(56)
Solving Linear Inequalities
230(13)
Compound Inequalities
243(8)
Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
251(8)
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
259(9)
Linear Programming
268(17)
Chapter 4 Group Projects
277(1)
Summary
278(3)
Review Exercises
281(1)
Chapter 4 Test
282(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-4)
283(2)
Polynomials, Polynomial Functions, and Factoring
285(84)
Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
286(13)
Multiplication of Polynomials
299(12)
Greatest Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping
311(8)
Factoring Trinomials
319(13)
Factoring Special Forms
332(8)
A General Factoring Strategy
340(6)
Polynomial Equations and Their Applications
346(23)
Chapter 5 Group Projects
359(1)
Summary
360(4)
Review Exercises
364(2)
Chapter 5 Test
366(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-5)
367(2)
Rational Expressions, Functions, and Equations
369(94)
Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying and Dividing
370(14)
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
384(12)
Complex Rational Expressions
396(7)
Division of Polynomials
403(8)
Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem
411(7)
Rational Equations
418(9)
Formulas and Applications of Rational Equations
427(12)
Modeling Using Variation
439(24)
Chapter 6 Group Projects
451(1)
Summary
452(4)
Review Exercises
456(3)
Chapter 6 Test
459(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-6)
460(3)
Radicals, Radical Functions, and Rational Exponents
463(78)
Radical Expressions and Functions
464(12)
Rational Exponents
476(11)
Multiplying and Simplifying Radical Expressions
487(8)
Adding, Subtracting, and Dividing Radical Expressions
495(7)
Multiplying With More Than One Term and Rationalizing Denominators
502(12)
Radical Equations
514(9)
Complex Numbers
523(18)
Chapter 7 Group Projects
532(1)
Summary
533(3)
Review Exercises
536(2)
Chapter 7 Test
538(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-7)
539(2)
Quadratic Equations and Functions
541(74)
The Square Root Property and Completing the Square
542(14)
The Quadratic Formula
556(15)
Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
571(15)
Equations Quadratic in Form
586(8)
Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
594(21)
Chapter 8 Group Projects
605(2)
Summary
607(3)
Review Exercises
610(2)
Chapter 8 Test
612(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-8)
613(2)
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
615(82)
Exponential Functions
616(12)
Composite and Inverse Functions
628(13)
Logarithmic Functions
641(11)
Properties of Logarithms
652(10)
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
662(12)
Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data
674(23)
Chapter 9 Group Projects
685(1)
Summary
686(4)
Review Exercises
690(4)
Chapter 9 Test
694(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-9)
695(2)
Conic Sections and Nonlinear Systems of Equations
697(62)
Distance and Midpoint Formulas: Circles
698(9)
The Ellipse
707(11)
The Hyperbola
718(10)
The Parabola; Identifying Conic Sections
728(13)
Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables
741(18)
Chapter 10 Group Projects
771
Summary
752(2)
Review Exercises
754(2)
Chapter 10 Test
756(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-10)
757(2)
More on Polynomial and Rational Functions
759(46)
Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs
760(11)
Zeros of Polynomial Functions
771(12)
Rational Functions and Their Graphs
783(22)
Chapter 11 Group Projects
797(1)
Summary
798(2)
Review Exercises
800(2)
Chapter 11 Test
802(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1-11)
802(3)
Sequences, Induction and Probability
805(1)
Sequences and Summation Notation
806(9)
Arithmetic Sequences
815(9)
Geometric Sequences and Series
824(15)
The Binomial Theorem
839(7)
Mathematical Induction
846(9)
Counting Principles, Permutations, and Combinations
855(11)
Probability
866(13)
Chapter 12 Group Projects
879(1)
Summary
880(4)
Review Exercises
884(3)
Chapter 12 Test
887(1)
Cumulative Review Exercises (Covering the Entire Book)
888
AppendixA1
Answers to Selected ExercisesAA1
Subject IndexI1
Photo CreditsP1

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