Introductory Algebra (11^th Ed.)

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Table of Contents

• R. Prealgebra Review
• R.1 Fractions
• R.2 Decimals and Percents
• Study Skills Using Your Math Text

1. The Real Number System
   • 1.1 Exponents, Order of Operations, and Inequality
     • Study Skills Taking Lecture Notes
   • 1.2 Variables, Expressions, and Equations
     • Study Skills Reading Your Math Text
   • 1.3 Real Numbers and the Number Line
     • Study Skills Using Study Cards
   • 1.4 Adding Real Numbers
   • 1.5 Subtracting Real Numbers
     • Study Skills Completing Your Homework
   • 1.6 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
     • Summary ExercisesPerforming Operations with Real Numbers
   • 1.7 Properties of Real Numbers
   • 1.8 Simplifying Expressions
     • Study Skills Reviewing a Chapter
2. Equations, Inequalities, and Applications
   • 2.1 The Addition Property of Equality
     • Study Skills Managing Your Time
   • 2.2 The Multiplication Property of Equality
   • 2.3 More on Solving Linear Equations
     • Study Skills Using Study Cards Revisited
     • Summary ExercisesApplying Methods for Solving Linear Equations
   • 2.4 An Introduction to Applications of Linear Equations
   • 2.5 Formulas and Additional Applications from Geometry
   • 2.6 Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
     • Summary ExercisesApplying Problem-Solving Techniques
   • 2.7 Solving Linear Inequalities
     • Study Skills Taking Math Tests
3. Graphs of Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
   • 3.1 Linear Equations and Rectangular Coordinates
     • Study Skills Analyzing Your Test Results
   • 3.2 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
   • 3.3 The Slope of a Line
     • Study Skills Preparing for Your Math Final Exam
   • 3.4 Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation
   • 3.5 Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation and Modeling
     • Summary ExercisesApplying Graphing and
     • Equation-Writing Techniques for Lines
   • 3.6 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
4. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
   • 4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
   • 4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
   • 4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination
     • Summary ExercisesApplying Techniques for Solving Systems of Linear Equations
   • 4.4 Applications of Linear Systems
   • 4.5 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
5. Exponents and Polynomials
   • 5.1 The Product Rule and Power Rules for Exponents
   • 5.2 Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rule
     • Summary ExercisesApplying the Rules for Exponents
   • 5.3 An Application of Exponents: Scientific Notation
   • 5.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
   • 5.5 Multiplying Polynomials
   • 5.6 Special Products
   • 5.7 Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial
   • 5.8 Dividing a Polynomial by a Polynomial
6. Factoring and Applications
   • 6.1 Greatest Common Factors; Factor by Grouping
   • 6.2 Factoring Trinomials
   • 6.3 Factoring Trinomials by Grouping
   • 6.4 Factoring Trinomials Using the FOIL Method
   • 6.5 Special Factoring Techniques
     • Summary ExercisesRecognizing and Applying Factoring Strategies
   • 6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Zero-Factor Property
   • 6.7 Applications of Quadratic Equations
7. Rational Expressions and Applications
   • 7.1 The Fundamental Property of Rational Expressions
   • 7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
   • 7.3 Least Common Denominators
   • 7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
   • 7.5 Complex Fractions
   • 7.6 Solving Equations with Rational Expressions
     • Summary ExercisesSimplifying Rational Expressions vs. Solving Rational Equations
   • 7.7 Applications of Rational Expressions
   • 7.8 Variation
8. Roots and Radicals
   • 8.1 Evaluating Roots
   • 8.2 Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying Radicals
   • 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals
   • 8.4 Rationalizing the Denominator
   • 8.5 More Simplifying and Operations with Radicals
     • Summary ExercisesApplying Operations with Radicals
   • 8.6 Solving Equations with Radicals
9. Quadratic Equations
   • 9.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property
   • 9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
   • 9.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
     • Summary ExercisesApplying Methods for Solving Quadratic Equations
   • 9.4 Graphing Quadratic Equations
   • 9.5 Introduction to Functions

Appendix: Factoring Sums and Differences of Cubes

About the Book

Student-friendly features to make math accessible

• Margin Problems allow students to immediately practice the example material and check their answer at the bottom of the page in preparation for the exercise sets.
• Real-Life Applications with interesting data are used in many new or updated examples and exercises throughout the text. Students are often asked to find data in a table, chart, graph, or advertisement. These applied problems provide an up-to-date flavor that will appeal to and motivate students.
• Learning Objectives begin each section, and all material is keyed to these objectives to let students and instructors know exactly what will be covered.
• Pointers within examples, Cautions (highlighted in yellow) and Notes (highlighted in blue) provide students with important, on-the-spot reminders and warnings about common pitfalls.

·         Expanded! A popular feature, Pointers have been increased in this edition.

• UPDATED! Study Skills activities provide students with proven strategies for learning math. Many of these now include a Now Try This section to increase student involvement and accountability for the study skills activities.
• Vocabulary Tips in the margins of the first few chapters help students learn root words and prefixes.
• The new and engaging Chapter Openers portray real-life situations that make math relevant for students.
• Figures and Photos provide visual learners with a presentation of mathematical figures, diagrams, tables, and graphs whenever possible and use a style similar to that seen by students in today’s print and electronic media. These hav