Intermediate Algebra

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Intermediate Algebra , Third Edition
Ron Larson - The Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College
Robert P. Hostetler - The Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College

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Chapter P. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Algebra: Table of Contents; P.1 Linear Equations; P.2 Linear Equations and Problem Solving; P.3 Business and Scientific Problems; Mid-Chapter Quiz; P.4 Linear Inequalities; P.5 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities; Review Exercises; Chapter Test
Chapter 1. Linear Equations and Inequalities: Table of Contents; 1.1 Linear Equations; 1.2 Linear Equations and Problem Solving; 1.3 Business and Scientific Problems; Mid-Chapter Quiz; 1.4 Linear Inequalities; 1.5 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities; Review Exercises; Chapter Test; Integrated Review
Chapter 2. Graphs and Functions: Table of Contents; 2.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System; 2.2 Graphs of Equations; 2.3 Slope and Graphs of Linear Equations; Mid-Chapter Quiz; 2.4 Equations of Lines; 2.5 Relations and Functions; 2.6 Graphs of Functions; Review Exercises; Chapter Test; Integrated Review
Chapter 3. Polynomials and Factoring: Table of Contents; 3.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials; 3.2 Multiplying Polynomials; 3.3 Factoring Polynomials; Mid-Chapter Quiz; 3.4 Factoring Trinomials; 3.5 Solving Polynomial Equations; Review Exercises; Chapter Test; Cumulative Test; Integrated Review
Chapter 4. Graphs and Functions: Table of Contents; 4.1 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation; 4.2 Rational Expressions and Functions; 4.3 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions; Mid-Chapter Quiz; 4.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions; 4.5 Dividing Polynomials; 4.6 Solving Rational Equations; Review Exercises; Chapter Test; Integrated Review
Chapter 5. Radicals and Complex Numbers: Table of Contents; 5.1 Radicals and Rational Exponents; 5.2 Simplifying Radical Expressions; 5.3 Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions; Mid-Chapter Quiz; 5.4 Solving Radical Equations; 5.5 Complex Numbers; Review Exercises; Chapter Test; Integrated Review
Chapter 6. Quadratic Equations and Inequalities: Chapter 6 Table of Contents; 6.1 Factoring and Extracting Square Roots; 6.2 Completing the Square; 6.3 The Quadratic Formula; Mid-Chapter Quiz; 6.4 Applications of Quadratic Equations; 6.5 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities; Review Exercises; Chapter Test; Cumulative Test; Integrated Review
Chapter 7. Systems of Equations: Table of Contents; 7.1 Variation; 7.2 Graphs of Linear Inequalities; 7.3 Graphs of Quadratic Functions; Mid-Chapter Quiz; 7.4 Conic Sections; 7.5 Graphs of Rational Functions; Review Exercises; Chapter Test; Integrated Review
Chapter 8. Systems of Equations: Table of Contents; 8.1 Systems of Equations; 8.2 Linear Systems in Two Variables; 8.3 Linear Systems in Three Variables; Mid-Chapter Quiz; 8.4 Matrices and Linear Systems; 8.5 Determinants and Linear Systems; Review Exercises; Chapter Test; Integrated Review
Chapter 9. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Table of Contents; 9.1 Exponential Functions; 9.2 Inverse Functions; 9.3 Logarithmic Functions; Mid-Chapter Quiz; 9.4 Properties of Logarithms; 9.5 Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; 9.6 Applications; Review Exercises; Chapter Test; Cumulative Test: Chapter 7-9; Integrated Review
Chapter 10. Sequences, Series, and Probability: Table of Contents; 10.1 Sequences and Series; 10.2 Arithmetic Sequences/A>; 10.3 Geometric Sequences and Series; Mid-Chapter Test; 10.4 The Binomial Theorem; 10.5 Counting Principles; 10.6 Probability; Review Exercises; Chapter Test; Integrated Review
Appendices: Table of Contents; A. Introduction to Graphing Utilities; B. Further Concepts in Geometry; B.1 Exploring Congruence and Similarity; B.2 Angles; C. Further Concepts in Statistics; D. Introduction to Logic; D.1 Statements and Truth Tables; D.2 Implications, Quantifiers, and Venn Diagrams; D.3 Logical Arguements





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