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