Elementary and intermediate algebra / Stefan Baratto, Clackamas Community College, Barry Bergman, Clackamas Community College, Don Hutchison, Clackamas Community College.
Includes index. Machine generated contents note: PrefaceApplications IndexChapter 0. Prealgebra Review0.1 A Review of Fractions0.2 Real Numbers0.3 Adding and Subtracting0.4 Multiplying and Dividing0.5 Exponents and Order of OperationsChapter 0: SummaryChapter 0: Summary ExercisesChapter 0: Chapter TestChapter 1. From Arithmetic to Algebra1.1 Transition to AlgebraActivity 1: Exchanging Money1.2 Evaluating Algebraic Expressions1.3 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions1.4 Solving Equations with the Addition Property1.5 Solving Equations with the Multiplication Property1.6 Combining the Rules to Solve Equations1.7 Linear InequalitiesChapter 1: SummaryChapter 1: Summary ExercisesChapter 1: Chapter TestChapter 2. Functions and Graphs2.1 Formulas and Problem SolvingActivity 2: Graphing with a Calculator2.2 Sets and Set Notation2.3 Two Variable Equations2.4 The Cartesian Coordinate System2.5 Relations and Functions2.6 Tables and GraphsChapter 2: SummaryChapter 2: Summary ExercisesChapter 2: Chapter TestChapters 0.2: Cumulative ReviewChapter 3. Graphing Linear Functions3.1 Graphing Linear FunctionsActivity 3: Linear Regression: A Graphing Calculator Activity3.2 The Slope of a Line3.3 Linear Equations3.4 Rate of Change and Linear Regression3.5 Linear Inequalities in Two VariablesChapter 3: SummaryChapter 3: Summary ExercisesChapter 3: Chapter TestChapters 0-3: Cumulative Review 4. Systems of Linear Equations4.1 Graphing Systems of Linear EquationsActivity 4: Agricultural Technology4.2 Solving Equations in One Variable Graphically4.3 Systems of Equations in Two Variables4.4 Systems of Equations in Three Variables4.5 Systems of Linear InequalitiesChapter 4: SummaryChapter 4: Summary ExercisesChapter 4: Chapter TestChapters 0.4: Cumulative ReviewChapter 5. Exponents and Polynomials5.1 Positive Integer ExponentsActivity 5: Wealth and Compound Interest5.2 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation5.3 Introduction to Polynomials5.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials5.5 Multiplying Polynomials and Special Products5.6 Dividing PolynomialsChapter 5. SummaryChapter 5: Summary ExercisesChapter 5: Chapter TestChapters 0.5: Cumulative ReviewChapter 6. Factoring Polynomials6.1 An Introduction to FactoringActivity 6: ISBN's and the Check Digit6.2 Factoring Special Polynomials6.3 Factoring: Trial and Error6.4 Factoring: The ac Method6.5 Factoring Strategies6.6 Factoring and Problem SolvingChapter 6: SummaryChapter 6: Summary ExercisesChapter 6: Chapter TestChapters 0-6: Cumulative ReviewChapter 7. Radicals and Exponents7.1 Roots and RadicalsActivity 7: The Swing of a Pendulum7.2 Simplifying Radical Expressions7.3 Operations on Radicals7.4 Solving Radical Equations7.5 Rational Exponents7.6 Complex NumbersChapter 7: SummaryChapter 7: Summary ExercisesChapter 7: Chapter TestChapters 0-7: Cumulative ReviewChapter 8. Quadratic Equations8.1 Solving Quadratic EquationsActivity 8: The Gravity Model8.2 The Quadratic Formula8.3 An Introduction to Parabolas8.4 Quadratic Equations and Problem SolvingChapter 8: SummaryChapter 8: Summary ExercisesChapter 8: Chapter TestChapters 0-8: Cumulative Review Chapter 9. Rational Expressions9.1 Simplifying Rational ExpressionsActivity 9: Communicating Mathematical Ideas9.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions9.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions9.4 Complex Rational Expressions9.5 Graphing Rational Functions9.6 Rational Equations and Problem SolvingChapter 9: SummaryChapter 9: Summary ExercisesChapter 9: Chapter TestChapters 0-9: Cumulative ReviewChapter 10. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions10.1 Algebra of FunctionsActivity 10: Half-Life and Decay10.2 Composition of Functions10.3 Inverse Functions10.4 Exponential Functions10.5 Logarithmic Functions10.6 Properties of Logarithms10.7 Logarithmic and Exponential EquationsChapter 10: SummaryChapter 10: Summary ExercisesChapter 10: Chapter TestChapters 0-10: Cumulative ReviewAppendicesA. 1 Solving Inequalities in One Variable GraphicallyA. 2 Solving Absolute-Value EquationsA. 3 Solving Absolute-Value Equations GraphicallyA. 4 Solving Absolute-Value InequalitiesA. 5 Solving Absolute-Value Inequalities Graphically Answers to Reading Your Text, Summary Exercises, Chapter Tests, and Cumulative Reviews Index.
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"Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 5th edition, by Baratto, Bergman, and Hutchison is part of the latest offerings in the successful Hutchison Series in Mathematics. The book is designed for a two-semester course sequence in beginning algebra and intermediate algebra is appropriate for lecture, learning center, laboratory, and self-paced settings. The fifth edition continues the series' hallmark approach of encouraging mastery of mathematics through careful practice. The text provides detailed, straightforward explanations and accessible pedagogy to help students grow their math skills from the ground up. The authors use a three-pronged approach of communication, pattern recognition, and problem solving to present concepts understandably, stimulate critical-thinking skills, and stress reading and communication skills in order to help students become effective problem-solvers. Features such as Tips for Student Success, Check Yourself exercises, and Activities underscore this approach and the underlying philosophy of mastering math through practice. Exercise sets have been significantly expanded and are now better-organized, and applications are now more thoroughly integrated throughout the text. The text is fully-integrated with McGraw-Hill's new online learning system, Connect Math Hosted by ALEKS Corp, and is available with ALEKS 360"-- Provided by publisher.
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