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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra : A Practical Approach
ISBN: 9780618103379 | 0618103376
Edition: 1stFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 8/19/2003
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"Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: A Practical Approach" provides concise, manageable treatment of the mathematics required for the combined algebra course. While emphasizing problem solving and the real-world applications of algebra, the text provides solid coverage of core mathematical concepts and essential symbol manipulation skills. Furthermore, the text encourages students to use graphing technology while still requiring them to master pencil-and-paper techniques for certain tasks. Authors Craine, McGowan, and Ruben combine their exper... MORE
| Note: Each chapter concludes with Key Concepts, Exploration, Review Exercises, and a Chapter Test | |
| Geometry and Numbers | |
| Positive and Negative Numbers | |
| Rates and Ratios | |
| Exponents and Radicals | |
| Perimeter and Area | |
| Algebraic Expressions | |
| Grouping and the Order of Operations | |
| Expressions and Formulas | |
| The Coord... MORE | |
| Representing Functions | |
| Linear Equations | |
| Solving Simple Equations | |
| Simplifying Expressions to Solve Equations | |
| The Problem-Solving Process | |
| Arithmetic Sequences | |
| Systems of Linear Equations | |
| Slope and Rate of Change | |
| Forms for Linear Equations | |
| Graphical Solution of Systems of Equations | |
| Algebraic Solution of Systems of Equations | |
| Relationships Between Lines | |
| More Applications of Linear Equations | |
| Proportions | |
| Percent and Percent Change | |
| Mixtures and Investments | |
| Systems of Three Equations | |
| Exponents and Factoring | |
| The Laws of Exponents | |
| Products and Factors | |
| Factoring by Grouping | |
| Factoring Quadratic Trinomials | |
| Factoring the Sum and Difference of Two Cubes | |
| Quadratic Equations and Graphs | |
| Solving Quadratic Equations | |
| Parabolas | |
| Algebraic Techniques for Solving Quadratic Equations | |
| Applications That Lead to Quadratic Equations | |
| Complex Numbers | |
| Functions | |
| What Is a Function | |
| Graphs of Functions | |
| Important Functions | |
| Modifying Basic Functions | |
| Powers and Roots | |
| Rational Exponents and Radicals | |
| Power Functions and Their Graphs | |
| Direct Variation | |
| Regression | |
| Exponential and Logarithmic Functions | |
| Exponential Growth | |
| Exponential Decay | |
| Logarithms | |
| Logarithmic Scales | |
| The Number e and the Natural Logarithm | |
| Rational Expressions and Functions | |
| Rational Expressions | |
| Rational Functions and Their Graphs | |
| Solving Rational Equations | |
| Indirect Variation | |
| Division of Polynomials | |
| Inequalities | |
| Inequalities and the Number Line | |
| Solving Nonlinear Inequalities by Graphing | |
| Inequalities in Two Variables; Systems | |
| Transition to Intermediate Algebra | |
| Friendly Windows for Graphing Calculators | |
| Answers to Exercises | |
| Index | |
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