Mathematics

Developmental Mathematics
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
2nd Edition
by Julie Miller, Daytona State College-Daytona Beach, Molly O’Neill,
Daytona State College-Daytona Beach, and Nancy Hyde
2010 (January 2009) / Softcover / 992 pages
ISBN: 9780077281113
ISBN: 9780077304256 [Alternate Edition hardcover]
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Intermediate Algebra offers a refreshing approach to the traditional
content of the course. Presented in worktext format, Intermediate Algebra
offers a review of problem solving, solving equations in two and
three variables, a chapter devoted to functions, polynomials, radicals
and complex numbers, factoring and quadratic functions, rational
expressions, and inequalities. Other topics include exponential and
sion and insight of its experienced author team with features devel-
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Review of Basic Algebraic Concepts
1.1 Sets of Number and Interval Notation
1.2 Operation on Real Numbers
1.3 Simplifying Expressions
1.4 Linear Equations in One Variable--Problem Recognition Exercises:
Expressions and Equations
1.5 Applications of Linear Equations in One Variable
1.6 Literal Equations and Applications to Geometry
1.7 Linear Inequalities in One Variable
1.8 Properties of Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
Chapter 2 Graphing Linear Equations and Functions
2.1 Linear Equations in Two Variables
2.2 Slope of a Line--Problem Recognition Exercises: Intercepts and
Slope
2.3 Equations of a Line
2.4 Application of Linear Equations and Modeling
2.5 Introduction to Relations
2.6 Introduction to Functions
2.7 Graphs of Basic Functions
Chapter 3 Systems of Linear Equations
3.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
3.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Using the Substitution
Method
3.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Using the Addition
Method-- Problem Recognition Exercises: Method of Solving Systems
of Equations
3.4 Applications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.5 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables and Applications
3.6 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Using Matrices
Chapter 4 Polynomials
4.1 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials and Polynomial Functions.
4.2 Multiplication of Polynomials
4.3 Division of Polynomials--Problem Recognition Exercises: Operations
on Polynomials
4.4 Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
4.5 Factoring Trinomials
4.6 Factoring Binomials
4.7 Additional Factoring Strategies
4.8 Solving Equations by Using the Zero Product Rule
Chapter 5 Rational Expressions and Rational Equations
5.1 Rational Expressions and Rational Functions
5.2 Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
5.3 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
5.4 Complex Fractions--Problem Recognition Exercises: Simplifying
Rational Expressions
5.5 Solving Rational Equations--Problem Recognition Exercises:
Rational Expressions and Equations
5.6 Applications of Rational Equations and Proportions
5.7 Variation
Chapter 6 Radicals and Complex Numbers
6.1 Definition of an nth-Root
6.2 Rational Exponents
6.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions
6.4 Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
6.5 Multiplication of Radicals--Problem Recognition Exercises: Operations
on Radical Expressions
6.6 Rationalization
6.7 Solving Radical Equations
6.8 Complex Numbers
Chapter 7 Quadratic Equations and Functions
7.1 Square Root Property and Completing the Square
7.2 Quadratic Formula
7.3 Equations in Quadratic Form--Problem Recognition Exercises:
Recognizing Equation Types
7.4 Graphs of Quadratic Functions
7.5 Applications of Quadratic Functions and Modeling
Chapter 8 More Equations and Inequalities
8.1 Compound Inequalities
8.2 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
8.3 Absolute Value Equations
8.4 Absolute Value Inequalities--Problem Recognition Exercises:
Equations and Inequalities
8.5 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Chapter 9 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
9.1 Algebra and Composition of Functions
9.2 Inverse Functions
9.3 Exponential Functions
9.4 Logarithmic Functions
9.5 Properties of Logarithms
9.6 The Irrational Number e--Problem Recognition Exercises: Logarithmic
and Exponential Forms
9.7 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Chapter 10 Conic Sections
10.1 Distance Formula, Midpoint, and Circles
10.2 More of the Parabola
10.3 The Ellipse and Hyperbola--Problem Recognition Exercises:
Identifying and Graphing Conic Sections
10.4 Nonlinear Systems of Equations in Two Variables
10.5 Nonlinear Inequalities and System if Inequalities
Additional Topics Appendix
A.1 Binomial Expansions
A.2 Determinants and Cramer’s Rule
A.3 Sequences and Series
A.4 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
3rd Edition
by Ignacio Bello, University Of South Florida-Tampa, and Fran Hopf,
University Of South Florida-Tampa
2009 / Paper / 960 pages
ISBN: 9780077224806
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Intermediate Algebra prepares students for further courses in the college
math curriculum. Students of all backgrounds will be delighted to
out to diverse demographics. Through down-to-earth explanations,
patient skill-building, and exceptionally interesting and realistic applications,
this worktext will empower students to learn and master
algebra in the real world.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: The Real Numbers
1.1 Numbers and Their Properties
1.2 Operations and Properties of Real Numbers
1.3 Properties of Exponents
1.4 Algebraic Expressions and the Order of Operations
Chapter 2: Linear Equations and Inequalities
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