Overview

Introductory Algebra, 3rd Edition

RReference

R.1Study TipsR.2FractionsR.3Decimals and PercentsR.4Introduction to Geometry

1The Set of Real Numbers

1.1Introduction to Algebra and the Set of Real Numbers1.2Exponents, Square Roots, and the Order of Operations1.3Addition of Real Numbers1.4Subtraction of Real NumbersPRE: Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers1.5Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers1.6Properties of Real Numbers and Simplifying ExpressionsGroup Activity: Evaluating Formulas Using a Calculator

2Linear Equations and Inequalities

2.1Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Properties of Equality2.2Solving Linear Equations2.3Linear Equations: Clearing Fractions and DecimalsPRE: Equations and Expressions2.4Applications of Linear Equations:Introduction to Problem Solving2.5Applications Involving Percents2.6Literal Equations and Applications of Geometry2.7Mixture Applications and Uniform Motion2.8Linear InequalitiesGroup Activity: Computing Body Mass Index (BMI)

3Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables

3.1Rectangular Coordinate System3.2Linear Equations in Two Variables3.3Slope of a Line and Rate of Change3.4Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear EquationPRE: Linear Equations in Two Variables3.5Point-Slope Formula3.6Applications of Linear Equations and ModelingGroup Activity: Modeling a Linear Equation

4Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables

4.1Solving Systems of Equations by the Graphing Method4.2Solving Systems of Equations by the Substitution Method4.3Solving Systems of Equations by the Addition MethodPRE: Systems of Equations4.4Applications of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables4.5Linear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities in Two VariablesGroup Activity: Creating Linear Models from Data

5Polynomials and Properties of Exponents

5.1Multiplying and Dividing Expressions with Common Bases5.2More Properties of Exponents5.3Definitions of b^0 and b^-nPRE: Properties of Exponents5.4Scientific Notation5.5Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials5.6Multiplication of Polynomials and Special Products5.7Division of PolynomialsPRE: Operations on PolynomialsGroup Activity: The Pythagorean Theorem and a Geometric 'Proof'

6Factoring Polynomials

6.1Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping6.2Factoring Trinomials of the Form x^2 + bx + c6.3Factoring Trinomials: Trial and Error Method6.4Factoring Trinomials: A-C Method6.5Difference of Squares and Perfect Square Trinomials6.6Sum and Difference of CubesPRE: Factoring Strategy6.7Solving Equations Using the Zero Product RulePRE: Polynomial Expressions versus Polynomial Equations6.8Applications of Quadratic EquationsGroup Activity: Building a Factoring Test

7Rational Expressions and Equations

7.1Introduction to Rational Expressions7.2Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions7.3Least Common Denominator7.4Addition and Subtraction of Rational ExpressionsPRE: Operations on Rational Expressions7.5Complex Fractions7.6Rational EquationsPRE: Comparing Rational Equations and Rational Expressions7.7Applications of Rational Equations and Proportions7.8VariationGroup Activity: Computing Monthly Mortgage Payments

8Radicals

8.1Introduction to Roots and Radicals8.2Simplifying Radicals8.3Addition and Subtraction of Radicals8.4Multiplication of Radicals8.5Division of Radicals and RationalizationPRE: Operations on Radicals8.6Radicals Equations8.7Rational ExponentsGroup Activity: Calculating Standard Deviation

9More Quadratic Equations

9.1The Square Root Property9.2Completing the Square9.3Quadratic FormulaPRE: Solving Different Types of Equations9.4Graphing Quadratic Equations9.5Introduction to FunctionsGroup Activity: Maximizing Volume

Additional Topics Appendix

A.1Converting Units of Measurement

ISBN-13

9780077729042

ISBN-10

0077729048

Weight

3.44 Pounds

Dimensions

8.60 x 0.97 x 10.90 In

List Price

$194.91

Edition

3rd Edition

Format

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Pages

1568 pages

Publisher

McGraw Hill

Published On

2014-02-03



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