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Algebra for College Students

by: Kaufmann, Jerome E.; Schwitters, Karen L.

Algebra for College Students

by: Kaufmann, Jerome E.; Schwitters, Karen L.

ISBN 13:
9780534371630
ISBN 10:
0534371639
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 10/12/1999
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary

The basic concepts of algebra are presented in a simple, straightforward manner. Algebraic ideas are developed in a logical sequence, through examples, continuously reinforced through additional examples, and then applied in a variety of problem-solving situations. In the examples, students are guided to organize their work and to decide when a meaningful shortcut might be used.

Basic Concepts and Properties

(43)

Sets, Real Numbers, and Numerical Expressions

(9)

Operations with Real Numbers

(10)

Properties of Real Numbers and the Use of Exponents

(8)

Algebraic Expressions

(15)

Summary

(2)

Review Problem Set

(2)

Test

(1)

Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving

(61)

Solving First-Degree Equations

(7)

Equations Involving Fractional Forms

(8)

Equations Involving Decimals and Problem Solving

(7)

Formulas

(10)

Inequalities

(7)

More on Inequalities and Problem Solving

(9)

Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value

(12)

Summary

100

(2)

Review Problem Set

102

(2)

Test

104

(1)

Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables

105

(55)

Rectangular Coordinate System

106

(13)

Linear Equations in Two Variables

119

(9)

Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

128

(5)

Distance and Slope

133

(10)

Determining the Equation of a Line

143

(17)

Summary

155

(2)

Review Problem Set

157

(1)

Test

158

(2)

Polynomials

160

(58)

Polynomials: Sums and Differences

161

(6)

Products and Quotients of Monomials

167

(6)

Multiplying Polynomials

173

(9)

Factoring: Use of the Distributive Property

182

(7)

Factoring: Difference of Two Squares and Sum or Difference of Two Cubes

189

(7)

Factoring Trinomials

196

(8)

Equations and Problem Solving

204

(14)

Summary

211

(2)

Review Problem Set

213

(2)

Test

215

(1)

Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapters 1--4)

216

(2)

Rational Expressions

218

(59)

Simplifying Rational Expressions

219

(6)

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

225

(6)

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

231

(9)

More on Rational Expressions and Complex Fractions

240

(9)

Dividing Polynomials

249

(4)

Fractional Equations

253

(9)

More Fractional Equations and Applications

262

(15)

Summary

272

(1)

Review Problem Set

273

(2)

Test

275

(2)

Exponents and Radicals

277

(48)

Using Integers as Exponents

278

(6)

Roots and Radicals

284

(11)

Combining Radicals and Simplifying Radicals That Contain Variables

295

(5)

Products and Quotients Involving Radicals

300

(5)

Equations Involving Radicals

305

(5)

Merging Exponents and Roots

310

(6)

Scientific Notation

316

(9)

Summary

321

(1)

Review Problem Set

322

(2)

Test

324

(1)

Quadratic Equations and Inequalities

325

(54)

Complex Numbers

326

(7)

Quadratic Equations

333

(9)

Completing the Square

342

(5)

Quadratic Formula

347

(9)

More Quadratic Equations and Applications

356

(10)

Quadratic and Other Nonlinear Inequalities

366

(13)

Summary

373

(1)

Review Problem Set

374

(2)

Test

376

(1)

Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapters 1--7)

377

(2)

Functions

379

(71)

Concept of a Function

380

(9)

Linear Functions and Applications

389

(9)

Quadratic Functions

398

(9)

More Quadratic Functions and Applications

407

(11)

Transformations of Some Basic Curves

418

(10)

Combining Functions

428

(8)

Direct and Inverse Variation

436

(14)

Summary

444

(2)

Review Problem Set

446

(2)

Test

448

(2)

Polynomial and Rational Functions

450

(59)

Synthetic Division

451

(5)

Remainder and Factor Theorems

456

(5)

Polynomial Equations

461

(11)

Graphing Polynomial Functions

472

(12)

Graphing Rational Functions

484

(11)

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