Intermediate algebra : concepts and applications /
Bittinger, Marvin L.
Intermediate algebra : concepts and applications / Marvin L. Bittinger & David J. Ellenbogen. - 6th edition. - Boston : Addison-Wesley, c2002. - xx, (various paging) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Contents;
1. Algebra and problem solving
1.1 Some basics of algebra
1.2 Operations and properties of real numbers
1.3 Solving equations
1.4 Introduction to problem solving
etc.
2. Graphs, functions, and linear equations
2.1 Graphs
2.2 Functions
2.3 Linear functions: Slope, graphs, and models
2.4 Another look at linear graphs
etc.
3. Systems of linear equations and problem solving
3.1 Systems of equations in two variables
3.2 Solving by substitution or elimination
3.3 Solving applications: Systems of two equations
3.4 Systems of equations in three variables
etc.
4. Inequalities and problem solving
4.1 Inequalities and applications
4.2 Intersections, unions, and compound inequalities
4.3 Absolute value equations and inequalities
4.4 Inequalities in two variables
etc.
5. Polynomials and polynomial functions
5.1 Introduction to polynomials and polynomial functions
5.2 Multiplication of polynomials
5.3 Common factors and factoring by grouping
5.4 Factoring trinomials
etc.
6. Rational expressions, equations, and functions
6.1 Rational expressions and functions: Multiplying and dividing
6.2 Rational expressions and functions: Adding and subtracting
6.3 Complex rational expressions
6.4 Rational equations
etc.
7. Exponents and radicals
7.1 Radical expressions and functions
7.2 Rational numbers as exponents
7.3 Multiplying radical expressions
7.4 Dividing radical expressions
etc.
8. Quadratic functions and equations
8.1 Quadratic equations
8.2 The Quadratic formula
8.3 Applications involving quadratic equations
8.4 Studying solutions of quadratic equations
etc.
9. Exponential and logarithmic functions
9.1 Composite and inverse functions
9.2 Exponential functions
9.3 Logarithmic functions
9.4 Properties of logarithmic functions
etc.
10. Conic sections
10.1 Conic sections: Parabolas and circles
10.2 Conic sections: Ellipses
10.3 Conic sections: Hyperbolas
10.4 Nonlinear systems of equations
11. Sequences, series, and the binomial theorem
11.1 Sequences and series
11.2 Arithmetic sequences and series
11.3 Geometric sequences and series
11.4 The binomial theorem
Index : p. I1-I14.
9780201708486 0201708485 (alk. paper)
2001034080
Algebra.
512.9 / BIT
Intermediate algebra : concepts and applications / Marvin L. Bittinger & David J. Ellenbogen. - 6th edition. - Boston : Addison-Wesley, c2002. - xx, (various paging) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Contents;
1. Algebra and problem solving
1.1 Some basics of algebra
1.2 Operations and properties of real numbers
1.3 Solving equations
1.4 Introduction to problem solving
etc.
2. Graphs, functions, and linear equations
2.1 Graphs
2.2 Functions
2.3 Linear functions: Slope, graphs, and models
2.4 Another look at linear graphs
etc.
3. Systems of linear equations and problem solving
3.1 Systems of equations in two variables
3.2 Solving by substitution or elimination
3.3 Solving applications: Systems of two equations
3.4 Systems of equations in three variables
etc.
4. Inequalities and problem solving
4.1 Inequalities and applications
4.2 Intersections, unions, and compound inequalities
4.3 Absolute value equations and inequalities
4.4 Inequalities in two variables
etc.
5. Polynomials and polynomial functions
5.1 Introduction to polynomials and polynomial functions
5.2 Multiplication of polynomials
5.3 Common factors and factoring by grouping
5.4 Factoring trinomials
etc.
6. Rational expressions, equations, and functions
6.1 Rational expressions and functions: Multiplying and dividing
6.2 Rational expressions and functions: Adding and subtracting
6.3 Complex rational expressions
6.4 Rational equations
etc.
7. Exponents and radicals
7.1 Radical expressions and functions
7.2 Rational numbers as exponents
7.3 Multiplying radical expressions
7.4 Dividing radical expressions
etc.
8. Quadratic functions and equations
8.1 Quadratic equations
8.2 The Quadratic formula
8.3 Applications involving quadratic equations
8.4 Studying solutions of quadratic equations
etc.
9. Exponential and logarithmic functions
9.1 Composite and inverse functions
9.2 Exponential functions
9.3 Logarithmic functions
9.4 Properties of logarithmic functions
etc.
10. Conic sections
10.1 Conic sections: Parabolas and circles
10.2 Conic sections: Ellipses
10.3 Conic sections: Hyperbolas
10.4 Nonlinear systems of equations
11. Sequences, series, and the binomial theorem
11.1 Sequences and series
11.2 Arithmetic sequences and series
11.3 Geometric sequences and series
11.4 The binomial theorem
Index : p. I1-I14.
9780201708486 0201708485 (alk. paper)
2001034080
Algebra.
512.9 / BIT