Intermediate Algebra, 2nd Edition is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a one-semester intermediate algebra course. The book’s organization makes it easy to adapt to a variety of course syllabi. The text expands on the fundamental concepts of algebra while addressing the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. The material is presented as a sequence of clear steps, building on concepts presented in prealgebra and elementary algebra courses.
The second edition contains detailed updates and accuracy revisions to address comments and suggestions from users. Dozens of faculty experts worked through the text, exercises and problems, graphics, and solutions to identify areas needing improvement. Though the authors made significant changes and enhancements, exercise and problem numbers remain nearly the same in order to ensure a smooth transition for faculty.
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- Title
- Intermediate Algebra, 2nd Edition
- Publisher
- OpenStax
- Author(s)
- Andrea Honeycutt Mathis, Lynn Marecek
- Published
- 2024-01-23
- Edition
- 2
- Format
- eBook (pdf, epub, mobi)
- Pages
- 1360
- Language
- English
- ISBN-10
- 1975076486
- ISBN-13
- 9781975076481
- License
- CC BY-NC-SA
- Book Homepage
- Free eBook, Errata, Code, Solutions, etc.
Preface Chapter 1 Foundations Introduction 1.1 Use the Language of Algebra 1.2 Integers 1.3 Fractions 1.4 Decimals 1.5 Properties of Real Numbers Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 2 Solving Linear Equations Introduction 2.1 Use a General Strategy to Solve Linear Equations 2.2 Use a Problem Solving Strategy 2.3 Solve a Formula for a Specific Variable 2.4 Solve Mixture and Uniform Motion Applications 2.5 Solve Linear Inequalities 2.6 Solve Compound Inequalities 2.7 Solve Absolute Value Inequalities Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 3 Graphs and Functions Introduction 3.1 Graph Linear Equations in Two Variables 3.2 Slope of a Line 3.3 Find the Equation of a Line 3.4 Graph Linear Inequalities in Two Variables 3.5 Relations and Functions 3.6 Graphs of Functions Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 4 Systems of Linear Equations Introduction 4.1 Solve Systems of Linear Equations with Two Variables 4.2 Solve Applications with Systems of Equations 4.3 Solve Mixture Applications with Systems of Equations 4.4 Solve Systems of Equations with Three Variables 4.5 Solve Systems of Equations Using Matrices 4.6 Solve Systems of Equations Using Determinants 4.7 Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions Introduction 5.1 Add and Subtract Polynomials 5.2 Properties of Exponents and Scientific Notation 5.3 Multiply Polynomials 5.4 Dividing Polynomials Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 6 Factoring Introduction to Factoring 6.1 Greatest Common Factor and Factor by Grouping 6.2 Factor Trinomials 6.3 Factor Special Products 6.4 General Strategy for Factoring Polynomials 6.5 Polynomial Equations Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 7 Rational Expressions and Functions Introduction 7.1 Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions 7.2 Add and Subtract Rational Expressions 7.3 Simplify Complex Rational Expressions 7.4 Solve Rational Equations 7.5 Solve Applications with Rational Equations 7.6 Solve Rational Inequalities Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 8 Roots and Radicals Introduction 8.1 Simplify Expressions with Roots 8.2 Simplify Radical Expressions 8.3 Simplify Rational Exponents 8.4 Add, Subtract, and Multiply Radical Expressions 8.5 Divide Radical Expressions 8.6 Solve Radical Equations 8.7 Use Radicals in Functions 8.8 Use the Complex Number System Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 9 Quadratic Equations and Functions Introduction 9.1 Solve Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property 9.2 Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square 9.3 Solve Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula 9.4 Solve Equations in Quadratic Form 9.5 Solve Applications of Quadratic Equations 9.6 Graph Quadratic Functions Using Properties 9.7 Graph Quadratic Functions Using Transformations 9.8 Solve Quadratic Inequalities Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 10 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Introduction 10.1 Finding Composite and Inverse Functions 10.2 Evaluate and Graph Exponential Functions 10.3 Evaluate and Graph Logarithmic Functions 10.4 Use the Properties of Logarithms 10.5 Solve Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 11 Conics Introduction 11.1 Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles 11.2 Parabolas 11.3 Ellipses 11.4 Hyperbolas 11.5 Solve Systems of Nonlinear Equations Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 12 Sequences, Series and Binomial Theorem Introduction 12.1 Sequences 12.2 Arithmetic Sequences 12.3 Geometric Sequences and Series 12.4 Binomial Theorem Chapter Review Key Terms Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Answer Key Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Index