PRELIM INTER ALGEBRA IAE - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0395888700 ISBN 13: 9780395888704

Synopsis

This worktext for students in Intermediate Algebra or Algebra II is designed specifically to support instructors seeking a cohesive approach to presenting integrated math topics. Throughout the text, the authors weave together themes of logic, geometry, number sense, probability, and trigonometry at increasing levels of sophistication, enabling students to see mathematics as a unified subject.

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Review

1. Fundamental Concepts 1.1. Problem Solving 1.2. Sets 1.3. Principles of Logic 1.4. Analyzing Real Number Data 1.5. Algebraic Expressions 1.6. Sequences and Series 1.7. Introduction to Probability 2. The Rectangular Coordinate System 2.1. Introduction to Rectangular Coordinates 2.2. Geometric Transformations 2.3. Reading and Drawing Graphs 2.4. Relations and Functions 2.5. Properties of Functions 3. First-Degree Equations and Inequalities 3.1. Solving First-Degree Equations 3.2. Applications of First-Degree Equations 3.3. Applications to Geometry 3.4. Inequalities in One Variable 3.5. Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities 4. Linear Functions 4.1. Properties of Linear Functions 4.2. Finding Linear Models 4.3. Arithmetic Sequences as Linear Functions 4.4. Linear Inequalities in Two Variables 5. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities 5.1. Solving Linear Systems of Equations in Two Variables 5.2. Introduction to Matrices 5.3. Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using Matrices 5.4. Systems of Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming 6. Radical Expressions and Rational Exponents 6.1. Rational Exponents and Radical Expressions 6.2. Simplifying Radical Expressions 6.3. Operations on Radical Expressions 6.4. Solving Radical Equations 6.5. Radical Functions 6.6. Right Triangle Trigonometry 6.7. Complex Numbers 7. Quadratic Equations 7.1. Solving Equations by Factoring 7.2. Solving Equations by Taking Square Roots and by Completing the Square 7.3. Solving Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula 7.4. Equations That Are Quadratic in Form 7.5. Quadratic Functions 8. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 8.1. Exponential Functions 8.2. Geometric Sequences as Exponential Functions 8.3. Composition of Functions and Inverse Functions 8.4. Logarithmic Functions 8.5. Properties of Logarithms 8.6. Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 9. Rational Expressions 9.1. Introduction to Rational Expressions 9.2. Operations on Rational Expressions 9.3. Division of Polynomials 9.4. Rational Equations 9.5. The Law of Sines and Law of Cosines 9.6. Binomial Theorem 9.7. Conic Sections

About the Author

Joanne Lockwood received a BA in English Literature from St. Lawrence University and both an MBA and a BA in mathematics from Plymouth State University. Ms. Lockwood taught at Plymouth State University and Nashua Community College in New Hampshire, and has over 20 years' experience teaching mathematics at the high school and college level. Ms. Lockwood has co-authored two bestselling developmental math series, as well as numerous derivative math texts and ancillaries. Ms. Lockwood's primary interest today is helping developmental math students overcome their challenges in learning math. Richard Aufmann is the lead author of two bestselling developmental math series and a bestselling college algebra and trigonometry series, as well as several derivative math texts. He received a BA in mathematics from the University of California, Irvine, and an MA in mathematics from California State University, Long Beach. Mr. Aufmann taught math, computer science, and physics at Palomar College in California, where he was on the faculty for 28 years. His textbooks are highly recognized and respected among college mathematics professors. Today, Mr. Aufmann's professional interests include quantitative literacy, the developmental math curriculum, and the impact of technology on curriculum development.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0395888700
• ISBN 13: 9780395888704
• Binding: Paperback