
Beginning Algebra, 8th edition
- Elayn Martin-Gay
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Beginning Algebra gives you a solid foundation in algebra and is ideal for students who might not have previous algebra experience. Author Elayn Martin-Gay believes that every student can succeed in math; students' needs inspire her clear, accessible writing along with her popular and effective video materials. Beginning Algebra provides the most up-to-date, relevant presentation for your next math course, or for non-mathematical courses that require an understanding of algebraic fundamentals. The 8th Edition is updated and enhanced with a new design throughout that helps you easily use the text, software and video program, and Video Notebook as an integrated learning system; it increases emphasis on study skills and much more.
Published by Pearson (January 6th 2023) - Copyright © 2023
ISBN-13: 9780137573134
Subject: Developmental Math
Category: Beginning Algebra
- Review of Real Numbers
- 1.1 Study Skill Tips for Success in Mathematics
- 1.2 Symbols and Sets of Numbers
- 1.3 Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- 1.4 Exponents, Order of Operations, Variable Expressions, and Equations
- 1.5 Adding Real Numbers
- 1.6 Subtracting Real Numbers
- Mid-Chapter Review: Operations on Real Numbers
- 1.7 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
- 1.8 Properties of Real Numbers
- Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving
- 2.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
- 2.2 The Addition Property of Equality
- 2.3 The Multiplication Property of Equality
- 2.4 Solving Linear Equations
- Mid-Chapter Review: Solving Linear Equations
- 2.5 An Introduction to Problem Solving
- 2.6 Formulas and Problem Solving
- 2.7 Percent and Mixture Problem Solving
- 2.8 Further Problem Solving
- 2.9 Solving Linear Inequalities
- Graphing
- 3.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System
- 3.2 Graphing Linear Equations
- 3.3 Intercepts
- 3.4 Slope and Rate of Change
- Mid-Chapter Review: Summary on Slope and Graphing Linear Equations
- 3.5 Equations of Lines
- 3.6 Functions
- Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
- 4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
- 4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
- 4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition
- Mid-Chapter Review: Solving Systems of Equations
- 4.4 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
- 4.5 Graphing Linear Inequalities
- 4.6 Systems of Linear Inequalities
- Exponents and Polynomials
- 5.1 Exponents
- 5.2 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
- 5.3 Multiplying Polynomials
- 5.4 Special Products
- Mid-Chapter Review: Exponents and Operations on Polynomials
- 5.5 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
- 5.6 Dividing Polynomials
- Factoring Polynomials
- 6.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
- 6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 + bx + c
- 6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c and Perfect Square Trinomials
- 6.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c by Grouping
- 6.5 Factoring Binomials
- Mid-Chapter Review: Choosing a Factoring Strategy
- 6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
- 6.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving
- Rational Expressions
- 7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
- 7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
- 7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Common Denominators and Least Common Denominator
- 7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
- 7.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions
- Mid-Chapter Review: Summary on Rational Expressions
- 7.6 Proportion and Problem Solving with Rational Equations
- 7.7 Variation and Problem Solving
- 7.8 Simplifying Complex Fractions
- Roots and Radicals
- 8.1 Introduction to Radicals
- 8.2 Simplifying Radicals
- 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals
- 8.4 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals
- Mid-Chapter Review: Simplifying Radicals
- 8.5 Solving Equations Containing Radicals
- 8.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
- 8.7 Rational Exponents
- Quadratic Equations
- 9.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property
- 9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
- 9.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
- Mid-Chapter Review: Summary on Solving Quadratic Equations
- 9.4 Complex Solutions of Quadratic Equations
- 9.5 Graphing Quadratic Equations
Appendices
- Geometry
- Additional Exercises on Proportion and Proportion Applications
- Operations on Decimals
- Mean, Median, Range and Introduction to Statistics/Mode
- Tables
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