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Intermediate Algebra for College Students, 8th edition

  • Robert F. Blitzer

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Overview

Intermediate Algebra for College Students shows you how math applies to daily life and culture. Bob Blitzer uses realistic, interesting applications like the earnings of college graduates, the size of the national debt, and comparing our global population growth to our global food supply to demonstrate mathematical concepts in our world. These applications also are apparent in his reader-friendly examples, unique writing style and thought-provoking learning aids. Features like explanatory Voice Balloons and Great Question! study tips help you understand concepts more effectively. The 8th Edition updates Blitzer's hallmark applications, with more topics from pop culture, the news, and everyday life, offers abundant resources to help less-prepared students get up to speed, and much more.

Published by Pearson (September 8th 2020) - Copyright © 2021

ISBN-13: 9780136880578

Subject: Developmental Math

Category: Intermediate Algebra

Overview

  1. Algebra, Mathematical Models, and Problem Solving
    • 1.1 Algebraic Expressions, Real Numbers, and Interval Notation
    • 1.2 Operations with Real Numbers and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
    • 1.3 Graphing Equations
    • 1.4 Solving Linear Equations
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 1.5 Problem Solving and Using Formulas
    • 1.6 Properties of Integral Exponents
    • 1.7 Scientific Notation
  2. Functions and Linear Functions
    • 2.1 Introduction to Functions
    • 2.2 Graphs of Functions
    • 2.3 The Algebra of Functions
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 2.4 Linear Functions and Slope
    • 2.5 The Point-Slope Form of the Equation of a Line
  3. Systems of Linear Equations
    • 3.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
    • 3.2 Problem Solving and Business Applications Using Systems of Equations
    • 3.3 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 3.4 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems
    • 3.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
  4. Inequalities and Problem Solving
    • 4.1 Solving Linear Inequalities
    • 4.2 Compound Inequalities
    • 4.3 Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 4.4 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
    • 4.5 Linear Programming
  5. Polynomials, Polynomial Functions, and Factoring
    • 5.1 Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
    • 5.2 Multiplication of Polynomials
    • 5.3 Greatest Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping
    • 5.4 Factoring Trinomials
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 5.5 Factoring Special Forms
    • 5.6 A General Factoring Strategy
    • 5.7 Polynomial Equations and Their Applications
  6. Rational Expressions, Functions, and Equations
    • 6.1 Rational Expressions and Functions; Multiplying and Dividing
    • 6.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
    • 6.3 Complex Rational Expressions
    • 6.4 Division of Polynomials
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 6.5 Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem
    • 6.6 Rational Equations
    • 6.7 Formulas and Applications of Rational Equations
    • 6.8 Modeling Using Variation
  7. Radicals, Radical Functions, and Rational Exponents
    • 7.1 Radical Expressions and Functions
    • 7.2 Rational Exponents
    • 7.3 Multiplying and Simplifying Radical Expressions
    • 7.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Dividing Radical Expressions
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 7.5 Multiplying with More Than One Term and Rationalizing Denominators
    • 7.6 Radical Equations
    • 7.7 Complex Numbers
  8. Quadratic Equations and Functions
    • 8.1 The Square Root Property and Completing the Square
    • 8.2 The Quadratic Formula
    • 8.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 8.4 Equations Quadratic in Form
    • 8.5 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
  9. Exponents and Logarithmic Functions
    • 9.1 Exponential Functions
    • 9.2 Composite and Inverse Functions
    • 9.3 Logarithmic Functions
    • 9.4 Properties of Logarithms
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 9.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
    • 9.6 Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data
  10. Conic Sections and Systems of Nonlinear Equations
    • 10.1 Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles
    • 10.2 The Ellipse
    • 10.3 The Hyperbola
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 10.4 The Parabola; Identifying Conic Sections
    • 10.5 Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables
  11. Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem
    • 11.1 Sequences and Summation Notation
    • 11.2 Arithmetic Sequences
    • 11.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
    • Mid-Chapter Check Point
    • 11.4 The Binomial Theorem

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