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Introductory and Intermediate Algebra

by: Bittinger, Marvin L.; Beecher, Judith A.

Introductory and Intermediate Algebra

by: Bittinger, Marvin L.; Beecher, Judith A.

ISBN 13:
9780321319098
ISBN 10:
0321319095
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2011
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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Building on its reputation for accurate content and a unified system of instruction, the Bittinger paperback series integrates success-building study tools, innovative pedagogy, and a comprehensive instructional support package with time-tested teaching techniques.

Index of Applications

Index of Study Tips

xvii

Preface

xix

Introduction to Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions

Introduction to Algebra

(8)

The Real Numbers

(12)

Addition of Real Numbers

(8)

Subtraction of Real Numbers

(7)

Multiplication of Real Numbers

(7)

Division of Real Numbers

(9)

Properties of Real Numbers

(13)

Simplifying Expressions: Order of Operations

(16)

Summary and Review

(3)

Test

(3)

Solving Equations and Inequalities

Solving Equations: The Addition Principle

(6)

Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle

(6)

Using the Principles Together

(12)

Formulas

106

(8)

Applications of Percent

114

(8)

Applications and Problem Solving

122

(17)

Translating for Success

133

(6)

Solving Inequalities

139

(12)

Applications and Problem Solving with Inequalities

151

(15)

Summary and Review

160

(3)

Test

163

(3)

Graphs of Linear Equations

Introduction to Graphing

166

(7)

Graphing Linear Equations

173

(13)

More with Graphing and Intercepts

186

(12)

Visualizing for Success

191

(7)

Slope and Applications

198

(24)

Summary and Review

210

(4)

Test

214

(3)

Cumulative Review: Chapters 1--3

217

(5)

Polynomials: Operations

Integers as Exponents

222

(10)

Exponents and Scientific Notation

232

(13)

Introduction to Polynomials

245

(14)

Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

259

(8)

Multiplication of Polynomials

267

(7)

Special Products

274

(12)

Visualizing for Success

280

(6)

Operations with Polynomials in Several Variables

286

(9)

Division of Polynomials

295

(13)

Summary and Review

302

(3)

Test

305

(3)

Polynomials: Factoring

Introduction to Factoring

308

(9)

Factoring Trinomials of the Type x2 + bx + c

317

(10)

Factoring ax2 + bx + c, a ≠ 1: The Foil Method

327

(9)

Factoring ax2 + bx + c, a ≠ 1: The ac-Method

336

(6)

Factoring Trinomial Squares and Differences of Squares

342

(10)

Factoring Sums or Differences of Cubes

352

(5)

Factoring: A General Strategy

357

(9)

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

366

(9)

Applications of Quadratic Equations

375

(19)

Translating for Success

381

(7)

Summary and Review

388

(3)

Test

391

(3)

Rational Expressions and Equations

Multiplying and Simplifying Rational Expressions

394

(11)

Division and Reciprocals

405

(5)

Least Common Multiples and Denominators

410

(4)

Adding Rational Expressions

414

(8)

Subtracting Rational Expressions

422

(8)

Complex Rational Expressions

430

(6)

Solving Rational Equations

436

(10)

Applications Using Rational Equations and Proportions

446

(16)

Translating for Success

454

(8)

Variation and Applications

462

(20)

Summary and Review

473

(3)

Test

476

(2)

Cumulative Review: Chapters 1--6

478

(4)

Graphs, Functions, and Applications

Functions and Graphs

482

(15)

Finding Domain and Range

497

(5)

Linear Functions: Graphs and Slope

502

(11)

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