Intermediate Algebra, 13th edition

Margaret L. Lial American River College
John Hornsby University of New Orleans
Terry McGinnis

Products list

12-month access eTextbookC$67.99Intermediate AlgebraISBN-13: 9780136881070 | Published 2020

C$67.99

Instant access

Part of the Lial Developmental Algebra Series, Intermediate Algebra, 13th Edition uses a teacherly writing style and a careful blend of skills development and conceptual questions to meet the unique needs of every student. The author team takes advantage of experiences in the classroom and an editing eye to offer one of the most well-rounded series available. In this revision, the team retains their hallmark writing style, and provides new features and resources to optimize student preparedness and conceptual understanding. The Lial program provides students with the perfect balance of skills and concepts for a student-friendly approach to math. It offers a wealth of resources to support any classroom along with many resources to support underprepared students.

Study Skills

Study Skill 1: Using Your Math Text
Study Skill 2: Reading Your Math Text
Study Skill 3: Taking Lecture Notes
Study Skill 4: Completing Your Homework
Study Skill 5: Using Study Cards
Study Skill 6: Managing Your Time
Study Skill 7: Reviewing a Chapter
Study Skill 8: Taking Math Tests
Study Skill 9: Analyzing Your Test Results
Study Skill 10: Preparing for Your Math Final

R. Review of the Real Number System

R.1 Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
R.2 Basic Concepts from Algebra
R.3 Operations on Real Numbers
R.3 Exponents, Roots, and Order of Operations
R.4 Properties of Real Numbers
Chapter R Summary
Chapter R Test

1. Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Applications

1.1 Linear Equations in One Variable
1.2 Formulas and Percent
1.3 Applications of Linear Equations
1.4 Further Applications of Linear Equations
Summary Exercises: Applying Problem-Solving Techniques
1.5 Linear Inequalities in One Variable
1.6 Set Operations and Compound Inequalities
1.7 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Summary Exercises: Solving Linear and Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 1 Summary
Chapter 1 Review Exercises
Chapter 1 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 1 Test
Chapters R and 1 Cumulative Review Exercises

2. Linear Equations, Graphs, and Functions

2.1 Linear Equations in Two Variables
Study Skills: Managing Your Time
2.2 The Slope of a Line
2.3 Writing Equations of Lines
Summary Exercises: Finding Slopes and Equations of Lines
2.4 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
2.5 Introduction to Relations and Functions
2.6 Function Notation and Linear Functions
Chapter 2 Summary
Chapter 2 Review Exercises
Chapter 2 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 2 Test
Chapters R - 2 Cumulative Review Exercises

3. Systems of Linear Equations

3.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.2 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
3.3 Applications of Systems of Linear Equations
Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 3 Review Exercises
Chapter 3 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 3 Test
Chapters R - 3 Cumulative Review Exercises

4. Exponents, Polynomials, and Polynomial Functions

4.1 Integer Exponents
4.2 Scientific Notation
4.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
4.4 Polynomial Functions, Graphs, and Composition
4.5 Multiplying Polynomials
4.6 Dividing Polynomials
Chapter 4 Summary
Chapter 4 Review Exercises
Chapter 4 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 4 Test
Chapters R - 4 Cumulative Review Exercises

5. Factoring

5.1 Greatest Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping
5.2 Factoring Trinomials
5.3 Special Factoring
5.4 A General Approach to Factoring
5.5 Solving Equations by the Zero-Factor Property
Chapter 5 Summary
Chapter 5 Review Exercises
Chapter 5 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 5 Test
Chapters R - 5 Cumulative Review Exercises

6. Rational Expressions and Functions

6.1 Rational Expressions and Functions; Multiplying and Dividing
6.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
6.3 Complex Fractions
6.4 Equations with Rational Expressions and Graphs
Summary Exercises: Simplifying Rational Expressions vs. Solving Rational Equations
6.5 Applications of Rational Expressions
6.6 Variation
Chapter 6 Summary
Chapter 6 Review Exercises
Chapter 6 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 6 Test
Chapters R - 6 Cumulative Review Exercises

7. Roots, Radicals, and Root Functions

7.1 Radical Expressions and Graphs
7.2 Rational Exponents
7.3 Simplifying Radicals, the Distance Formula, and Circles
7.4 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
7.5 Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
Summary Exercises: Performing Operations with Radicals and Rational Exponents
7.6 Solving Equations with Radicals
7.7 Complex Numbers
Chapter 7 Summary
Chapter 7 Review Exercises
Chapter 7 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 7 Test
Chapters R - 7 Cumulative Review Exercises

8. Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, and Functions

8.1 The Square Root Property and Completing the Square
8.2 The Quadratic Formula
8.3 Equations That Lead to Quadratic Methods
Summary Exercises: Applying Methods for Solving Quadratic Equations
8.4 Formulas and Further Applications
8.5 Graphs of Quadratic Functions
8.6 More about Parabolas and Their Applications
8.7 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
Chapter 8 Summary
Chapter 8 Review Exercises
Chapter 8 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 8 Test
Chapters R–8 Cumulative Review Exercises

9. Inverse, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions

9.1 Inverse Functions
9.2 Exponential Functions
9.3 Logarithmic Functions
9.4 Properties of Logarithms
9.5 Common and Natural Logarithms
9.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; Further Applications
Chapter 9 Summary
Chapter 9 Review Exercises
Chapter 9 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 9 Test
Chapters R - 9 Cumulative Review Exercises

10. Nonlinear Functions, Conic Sections, and Nonlinear Systems

10.1 Additional Graphs of Functions
10.2 Circles Revisited and Ellipses
10.3 Hyperbolas and Functions Defined by Radicals
10.4 Nonlinear Systems of Equations
10.5 Second-Degree Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities
Chapter 10 Summary
Chapter 10 Review Exercises
Chapter 10 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 10 Test
Chapters R - 10 Cumulative Review Exercises

11. Further Topics in Algebra

11.1 Sequences and Series
11.2 Arithmetic Sequences
11.3 Geometric Sequences
11.4 The Binomial Theorem
Chapter 11 Summary
Chapter 11 Review Exercises
Chapter 11 Mixed Review Exercises
Chapter 11 Test
Chapters R - 11 Cumulative Review Exercises

Appendices

Appendix A: Synthetic Division
Answers to Selected Exercises

Credits

Index

This publication contains markup to enable structural navigation and compatibility with assistive technologies. Images in the publication are fully described. The publication supports text reflow, is screen-reader friendly, and contains no content hazards known to cause adverse physical reactions.

Need help? Get in touch