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Introductory Algebra, 6th edition

  • Elayn Martin-Gay

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Overview

Elayn Martin-Gay is known for her accessible writing style with built-in support, including an emphasis on study skills. In Introductory Algebra, Elayn supports student success through her accessible writing style and tools to increase study skills. Features in the text and other learning resources help you reinforce concepts and tie skills together. End-of-chapter support helps you when preparing for a test. The 6th Edition updates exercise sets and applications throughout, adds new Getting Ready for the Test exercises, offers a new Key Concept and Activity Lab Workbook, and much more.

Published by Pearson (July 15th 2020) - Copyright © 2020

ISBN-13: 9780136881261

Subject: Developmental Math

Category: Beginning Algebra

Overview

  • R. Prealgebra Review
    • R.1 Factors and the Least Common Multiple
    • R.2 Fractions
    • R.3 Decimals and Percents
    • R.4 Reading Pictographs and Bar, Line, and Circle Graphs
  •  1. Real Numbers and Introduction to Algebra
    • 1.1 Tips for Success in Mathematics
    • 1.2 Symbols and Sets of Numbers
    • 1.3 Exponents, Order of Operations, and Variable Expressions
    • 1.4 Adding Real Numbers
    • 1.5 Subtracting Real Numbers
      • Integrated Review – Operations on Real Numbers
    • 1.6 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
    • 1.7 Properties of Real Numbers
    • 1.8 Simplifying Expressions
  • 2. Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving
    • 2.1 The Addition Property of Equality
    • 2.2 The Multiplication Property of Equality
    • 2.3 Further Solving Linear Equations
      • Integrated Review – Solving Linear Equations
    • 2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving
    • 2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving
    • 2.6 Percent and Mixture Problem Solving
    • 2.7 Solving Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving
  • 3. Exponents and Polynomials
    • 3.1 Exponents
    • 3.2 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
    • 3.3 Introduction to Polynomials
    • 3.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
    • 3.5 Multiplying Polynomials
    • 3.6 Special Products
      • Integrated Review – Exponents and Operations on Polynomials
    • 3.7 Dividing Polynomials
  • 4. Factoring Polynomials
    • 4.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
    • 4.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 bx + c
    • 4.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c
    • 4.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c by Grouping
    • 4.5 Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials and the Difference of Two Squares
      • Integrated Review – Choosing a Factoring Strategy
    • 4.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
    • 4.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving
  • 5. Rational Expressions
    • 5.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
    • 5.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
    • 5.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator and Least Common Denominator
    • 5.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Different Denominators
    • 5.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions
      • Integrated Review – Summary on Rational Expressions
    • 5.6 Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations
    • 5.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions
  • 6. Graphing Equations and Inequalities
    • 6.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System
    • 6.2 Graphing Linear Equations
    • 6.3 Intercepts
    • 6.4 Slope and Rate of Change
    • 6.5 Equations of Lines
      • Integrated Review – Summary on Linear Equations
    • 6.6 Introduction to Functions
    • 6.7. Graphing Linear Inequalities in two Variables
  • 7. Systems of Equations
    • 7.1 Solving systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
    • 7.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
    • 7.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition
      • Integrated Review – Systems of Linear Equations
    • 7.4 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
  • 8. Roots and Radicals
    • 8.1 Introduction to Radicals
    • 8.2 Simplifying Radicals
    • 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals
    • 8.4 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals
      • Integrated Review – Simplifying Radicals
    • 8.5 Solving Equations Containing Radicals
    • 8.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
    • 8.7 Direct and Inverse Variation Including Radical Applications
  • 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
      • Integrated Review – Summary of Solving Quadratic Equations
    • 9.4 Graphing Quadratic Equations in Two Variables

Appendices

  • A. Tables
  • B. Factoring Sums and Differences of Cubes
  • C. Mean, Median, Mode, Range, and Intro to Statistics
  • D. Sets
  • E. Review of Angles, Lines, and Special Triangles
  • F. Interval Notation and Finding Domains and Ranges from Graphs

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