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Intermediate Algebra

by: Bittinger, Marvin L.

9780201959604

Intermediate Algebra

by: Bittinger, Marvin L.

ISBN 13:
9780201959604
ISBN 10:
0201959607
Edition: 8th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/1999
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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Summary

Building on its reputation for accurate content and a unified system of instruction, the tenth edition of Bittinger's Intermediate Algebra integrates success-building study tools, innovative pedagogy, and a comprehensive student-support package. Book jacket.

Review of Basic Algebra

1

(68)

Pretest

2

(1)

Operations

The Set of Real Numbers

3

(10)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Tips for Using This Textbook

10

(3)

Operations with Real Numbers

13

(10)

Exponential Notation and Order of Operations

23

(10)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Forming Math Study Groups

28

(5)

Manipulations

Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

33

(6)

Equivalent Algebraic Expressions

39

(8)

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

47

(8)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Getting Started in a Math Class

50

(5)

Properties of Exponents and Scientific Notation

55

(14)

Summary and Review Exercises

65

(2)

Test

67

(2)

Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

69

(78)

Pretest

70

(1)

Solving Equations

71

(12)

Formulas and Applications

83

(8)

Applications and Problem Solving

91

(16)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Extra Tips on Problem Solving

100

(7)

Sets, Interval Notation, and Inequalities

107

(14)

Intersections, Unions, and Compound Inequalities

121

(12)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Learning Resources and Time Management

128

(5)

Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities

133

(14)

Summary and Review Exercises

143

(2)

Test

145

(2)

Graphs, Functions, and Applications

147

(80)

Pretest

148

(1)

Graphs of Equations

149

(16)

Functions and Graphs

165

(14)

Finding Domain and Range

179

(6)

Linear Functions: Graphs and Slope

185

(8)

More on Graphing Linear Equations

193

(10)

Finding Equations of Lines

203

(6)

Mathematical Modeling with Linear Functions

209

(18)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Better Test Taking

214

(5)

Summary and Review Exercises

219

(2)

Test

221

(4)

Cumulative Review: Chapters R-2

225

(2)

Systems of Equations

227

(72)

Pretest

228

(1)

Systems of Equations in Two Variables

229

(8)

Solving by Substitution or Elimination

237

(14)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Studying for Tests and Making the Most of Tutoring Sessions

246

(5)

Solving Applied Problems: Systems of Two Equations

251

(12)

Systems of Equations in Three Variables

263

(6)

Solving Applied Problems: Systems of Three Equations

269

(6)

Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

275

(12)

Business and Economics Applications

287

(12)

Summary and Review Exercises

293

(2)

Test

295

(2)

Cumulative Review: Chapters R-3

297

(2)

Polynomials and Polynomial Functions

299

(74)

Pretest

300

(1)

Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions

301

(12)

Multiplication of Polynomials

313

(10)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: A Checklist of Your Study Skills

318

(5)

Introduction to Factoring

323

(10)

Factoring Trinomials ax2 + bx + c, a ≠ 1

333

(8)

Special Factoring

341

(10)

Factoring: A General Strategy

351

(4)

Applications of Polynomial Equations and Functions

355

(18)

Summary and Review Exercises

367

(2)

Test

369

(2)

Cumulative Review: Chapters R-4

371

(2)

Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions

373

(78)

Pretest

374

(1)

Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying

375

(12)

LCMs, LCDs, Addition, and Subtraction

387

(10)

Division of Polynomials

397

(8)

Complex Rational Expressions

405

(6)

Solving Rational Equations

411

(8)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Are You Calculating or Solving?

416

(3)

Applications and Problem Solving

419

(12)

Formulas and Applications

431

(4)

Variation and Applications

435

(16)

Summary and Review Exercises

445

(2)

Test

447

(2)

Cumulative Review: Chapters R-5

449

(2)

Radical Expressions, Equations, and Functions

451

(70)

Pretest

452

(1)

Radical Expressions and Functions

453

(10)

Rational Numbers as Exponents

463

(6)

Simplifying Radical Expressions

469

(8)

Addition, Subtraction, and More Multiplication

477

(6)

More on Division of Radical Expressions

483

(6)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Classwork During and After Class

486

(3)

Solving Radical Equations

489

(10)

Applications Involving Powers and Roots

499

(6)

The Complex Numbers

505

(16)

Summary and Review Exercises

515

(2)

Test

517

(2)

Cumulative Review: Chapters R-6

519

(2)

Quadratic Equations and Functions

521

(82)

Pretest

522

(1)

The Basics of Solving Quadratic Equations

523

(14)

The Quadratic Formula

537

(6)

Applications Involving Quadratic Equations

543

(10)

More on Quadratic Equations

553

(10)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: How Many Women Have Won the Ultimate Math Contest?

558

(5)

Graphs of Quadratic Functions of the Type f(x) = a(x - h)2 + k

563

(8)

Graphs of Quadratic Functions of the Type f(x) = ax2 + bx + c

571

(6)

Mathematical Modeling with Quadratic Functions

577

(12)

Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

589

(14)

Summary and Review Exercises

597

(2)

Test

599

(2)

Cumulative Review: Chapters R-7

601

(2)

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

603

(78)

Pretest

604

(1)

Exponential Functions

605

(12)

Inverse and Composite Functions

617

(16)

Logarithmic Functions

633

(10)

Properties of Logarithmic Functions

643

(6)

Natural Logarithmic Functions

649

(6)

Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

655

(6)

Mathematical Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

661

(20)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Preparing for a Final Exam

670

(5)

Summary and Review Exercises

675

(2)

Test

677

(2)

Cumulative Review: Chapters R-8

679

(2)

Conic Sections

681

(46)

Pretest

682

(1)

Conic Sections: Parabolas and Circles

683

(12)

Conic Sections: Ellipses

695

(8)

Improving Your Math Study Skills: Study Tips for Trouble Spots

700

(3)

Conic Sections: Hyperbolas

703

(6)

Nonlinear Systems of Equations

709

(18)

Summary and Review Exercises

719

(2)

Test

721

(2)

Cumulative Review: Chapters R-9

723

(4)

Final Examination

727

Appendixes

A Handling Dimension Symbols

731

B Determinants and Cramer's Rule

734

C Elimination Using Matrices

739

D The Algebra of Functions

744

Answers

A-1

Index

I-1

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