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Introductory Algebra

by: Martin-Gay, Elayn

Introductory Algebra

by: Martin-Gay, Elayn

ISBN 13:
9780131868434
ISBN 10:
0131868438
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Summary

Introductory Algebrais typically a 1-semester course that provides a solid foundation in algebraic skills and reasoning for students who have little or no previous experience with the topic. The goal is to effectively prepare students to transition into Intermediate Algebra.

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Preface

xiii

Applications Index

xxiii

Prealgebra Review

(1)

Factors and the Least Common Multiple

(7)

Fractions

(10)

Decimals and Percents

Group Activity: Interpreting Survey Results

(1)

Vocabulary Check

(1)

Highlights

(3)

Review

(2)

Test

Real Numbers and Introduction to Algebra

(88)

Tips for Success in Mathematics

(6)

Symbols and Sets of Numbers

(11)

Exponents, Order of Operations, and Variable Expressions

(10)

Adding Real Numbers

(9)

Subtracting Real Numbers

(10)

Integrated Review--Operations on Real Numbers

(2)

Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers

(12)

Properties of Real Numbers

(8)

Simplifying Expressions

(21)

Group Activity: Magic Squares

(1)

Vocabulary Check

(1)

Highlights

(5)

Review

(4)

Test

(2)

Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving

(89)

The Addition Property of Equality

(9)

The Multiplication Property of Equality

(9)

Further Solving Linear Equations

108

(10)

Integrated Review--Solving Linear Equations

116

(2)

An Introduction to Problem Solving

118

(12)

Formulas and Problem Solving

130

(12)

Percent and Mixture Problem Solving

142

(12)

Solving Linear Inequalities

154

(24)

Group Activity: Investigating Averages

164

(1)

Vocabulary Check

165

(1)

Highlights

165

(3)

Review

168

(5)

Test

173

(2)

Cumulative Review

175

(3)

Exponents and Polynomials

178

(76)

Exponents

179

(12)

Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation

191

(9)

Introduction to Polynomials

200

(10)

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

210

(7)

Multiplying Polynomials

217

(7)

Special Products

224

(9)

Integrated Review--Exponents and Operations on Polynomials

231

(2)

Dividing Polynomials

233

(21)

Group Activity: Modeling with Polynomials

240

(1)

Vocabulary Check

241

(1)

Highlights

241

(3)

Review

244

(5)

Test

249

(2)

Cumulative Review

251

(3)

Factoring Polynomials

254

(70)

The Greatest Common Factor

255

(10)

Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 + bx + c

265

(7)

Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c

272

(7)

Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c by Grouping

279

(4)

Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials and the Difference of Two Squares

283

(10)

Integrated Review--Choosing a Factoring Strategy

291

(2)

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

293

(9)

Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving

302

(22)

Group Activity

311

(1)

Vocabulary Check

312

(1)

Highlights

312

(3)

Review

315

(4)

Test

319

(2)

Cumulative Review

321

(3)

Rational Expressions

324

(82)

Simplifying Rational Expressions

325

(10)

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

335

(9)

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator and Least Common Denominators

344

(9)

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Different Denominators

353

(8)

Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions

361

(9)

Integrated Review--Summary on Rational Expressions

368

(2)

Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations

370

(15)

Simplifying Complex Fractions

385

(21)

Group Activity: Fast-Growing Careers

391

(1)

Vocabulary Check

392

(1)

Highlights

392

(5)

Review

397

(4)

Test

401

(2)

Cumulative Review

403

(3)

Graphing Equations and Inequalities

406

(111)

Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System

407

(15)

Graphing Linear Equations

422

(11)

Intercepts

433

(10)

Slope and Rate of Change

443

(16)

Equations of Lines

459

(12)

Integrated Review--Summary on Linear Equations

469

(2)

Introduction to Functions

471

(8)

Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

479

(10)

Direct and Inverse Variation

489

(28)

Group Activity: Finding a Linear Model

499

(1)

Vocabulary Check

500

(1)

Highlights

500

(5)

Review

505

(6)

Test

511

(3)

Cumulative Review

514

(3)

Systems of Equations

517

(50)

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing

518

(10)

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution

528

(8)

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition

536

(8)

Integrated Review--Summary on Solving Systems of Equations

543

(1)

Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving

544

(23)

Group Activity: Break-Even Point

555

(1)

Vocabulary Check

556

(1)

Highlights

556

(3)

Review

559

(3)

Test

562

(2)

Cumulative Review

564

(3)

Roots and Radicals

567

(56)

Introduction to Radicals

568

(7)

Simplifying Radicals

575

(8)

Adding and Subtracting Radicals

583

(5)

Multiplying and Dividing Radicals

588

(10)

Integrated Review--Simplifying Radicals

596

(2)

Solving Equations Containing Radicals

598

(7)

Radical Equations and Problem Solving

605

(18)

Group Activity: Graphing and the Distance Formula

611

(1)

Vocabulary Check

612

(1)

Highlights

612

(3)

Review

615

(3)

Test

618

(2)

Cumulative Review

620

(3)

Quadratic Equations

623

(45)

Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property

624

(7)

Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

631

(5)

Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula

636

(11)

Integrated Review--Summary on Quadratic Equations

645

(2)

Graphing Quadratic Equations in Two Variables

647

(21)

Group Activity: Uses of Parabolas

656

(1)

Vocabulary Check

657

(1)

Highlights

657

(2)

Review

659

(4)

Test

663

(2)

Cumulative Review

665

(3)

Appendix A The Bigger Picture

668

(4)

Appendix B Factoring Sums and Differences of Cubes

672

(3)

Appendix C Mean, Median, and Mode

675

(4)

Appendix D Sets

679

(4)

Appendix E Review of Angles, Lines, and Special Triangles

683

(8)

Appendix F Tables

691

Answers to Selected Exercises

(26)

Solutions to Selected Exercises

Index

(4)

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