Algebra 1, 1st Edition © 2016
Elayn Martin-Gay
Elayn Martin-Gay is a dedicated educator who firmly believes that every student has the potential to succeed. This belief is at the core of her writing style, which is characterized by its clarity and accessibility. She is constantly striving to innovate her teaching methods, ensuring that her resources resonate with students and facilitate their learning process.
As part of her High School Series, Elayn has specifically created Algebra 1 materials that reflect her unique approach. These resources include videos and content personally authored and presented by Elayn. By directly engaging with the material, she aims to connect with students on a personal level and provide them with the guidance they need to excel in their algebra studies.
Elayn's commitment to empowering students through her instructional materials has contributed to their popularity and effectiveness. Her resources have proven to be invaluable tools for both students and educators, enabling learners to grasp complex concepts with ease and confidence.
- Each section begins with a list of Objectives that are also repeated at the place of discussion within the section. When applicable, under the list of objectives, there is a list of new Vocabulary words. Throughout the section, each new vocabulary word is highlighted at the place of the definition.
- Helpful Hints contain practical advice on applying mathematical concepts. Strategically placed where students are most likely to need immediate reinforcement, they help students avoid common trouble areas and mistakes.
- Detailed step-by-step examples provide guidance for students.
- Practice exercises are paired with each example to actively involve students in the learning process.
- The Video Organizer is designed to help students take notes and practice work exercises while watching the Interactive Lecture Series (available in MyMathLab for School). All content in the Video Organizer is presented in the same order as it is presented in the videos, making it easy for students to create a course notebook and build good study habits.
- Interactive Lecture Series, featuring textbook author Elayn Martin-Gay, provides students with active learning at their own pace. The videos are available in MyMathLab for School and offer these resources and more.
CHAPTER 1: REVIEW FOR REAL NUMBERS
1.1 Tips for Success in Mathematics
1.2 Symbols and Sets of Numbers
1.3 Fractions
1.4 Introduction to Variable Expressions and Equations
1.5 Adding Real Numbers
1.6 Subtracting Real Numbers Integrated Review: Operations on Real Numbers
1.7 Adding and Subtracting Matrices
1.8 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
1.9 Properties of Real Numbers Extension: Probability and Odds
CHAPTER 2: SOLVING EQUATIONS 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 Integrated Review: Solving Linear Equations
2.5 An Introduction to Problem Solving
2.6 Formulas and Problem Solving
2.7 Percent and Problem Solving
2.8 Mixture and Distance Problem Solving Extension: Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
CHAPTER 3: GRAPHS AND FUNCTIONS
3.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System
3.2 Graphing Linear Equations
3.3 Intercepts
3.4 Slope and Rate of Change Integrated Review: Summary on Slope and Graphing Linear Equations
3.5 Equations of Lines
3.6 Functions
3.7 Graphing Linear Functions
3.8 Graphing Piecewise-Defined Functions and Shifting and Reflecting Graphs of Functions
CHAPTER 4: SOLVING INEQUALITIES AND ABSOLUTE VALUE EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES
4.1 Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving
4.2 Compound Inequalities Integrated Review: Linear and Compound Inequalities
4.3 Absolute Value Equations
4.4 Absolute Value Inequalities
4.5 Graphing Linear Inequalities
CHAPTER 5: SOLVING SYSTEMS OF LINEAR EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES
5.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
5.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
5.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition Integrated Review: Solving Systems of Equations
5.4 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
5.5 Systems of Linear Inequalities
5.6 Frequency Distributions, Histograms, and Stem-and-Leaf Plots
5.7 Mean, Median, and Mode Extension: Box-and-Whisker Plots
CHAPTER 6: EXPONENTS AND POLYNOMIALS
6.1 Exponents
6.2 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
6.3 Multiplying Polynomials
6.4 Special Products Integrated Review: Exponents and Operations on Polynomials
6.5 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
6.6 Graphing Exponential Functions and Using the Compound Interest Formula
6.7 Exponential Growth and Decay Functions
6.8 Dividing Polynomials
CHAPTER 7: FACTORING POLYNOMIALS
7.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
7.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x² + bx + c
7.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax² + bx + c and Perfect Square Trinomials
7.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax² + bx + c by Grouping
7.5 Factoring Binomials Integrated Review: Choosing a Factoring Strategy
7.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
7.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving
CHAPTER 8: RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS
8.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
8.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
8.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Common Denominators and Least Common Denominator
8.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
8.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions Integrated Review: Summary on Rational Expressions
8.6 Proportion and Problem Solving with Rational Equations
8.7 Variation and Problem Solving
8.8 Graphing Rational Functions by Transformations
CHAPTER 9: ROOTS, RADICALS, AND TRIGONOMETRIC RATIOS
9.1 Introduction to Radicals and Radical Functions
9.2 Simplifying Radicals
9.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals
9.4 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals Integrated Review: Simplifying Radicals
9.5 Solving Equations Containing Radicals
9.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
9.7 Right Triangle Trigonometry
CHAPTER 10: QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
10.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property
10.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
10.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula Integrated Review: Summary on Solving Quadratic Equations
10.4 Graphing Quadratic Equations
10.5 Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models
Elayn Martin-Gay
University of New Orleans
Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 25 years. Her numerous teaching awards include the local University Alumni Association’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Developmental Educator at University of New Orleans, presented by the Louisiana Association of Developmental Educators.
Prior to writing textbooks, Elayn Martin-Gay developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation materials for her texts. Today, the videos are specific to each book in her series. She has also created Chapter Test Prep Videos to help students during their most “teachable moment”–as they prepare for a test–along with Instructor-to-Instructor videos that provide teaching tips, hints, and suggestions for every developmental mathematics course, including basic mathematics, prealgebra, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra.
Elayn is the author of 12 published textbooks and numerous multimedia interactive products, all specializing in developmental mathematics courses. She has also published series in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. She has participated as an author across a broad range of educational materials: textbooks, videos, tutorial software, and courseware. This offers an opportunity for multiple combinations for integrated teaching and learning.
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| Format | ISBN-13 |
|---|---|
| Student edition | 9780134093895 |
| Student edition + MyMathLab for School with Pearson eTextbook (1-year access) | 9780134112756 |
| Student edition + MyMathLab for School with Pearson eTextbook (6-year access) | 9780134112749 |
| Video organizer | 9780134645919 |
| MyMathLab for School with Pearson eTextbook (1-year access) | 100% digital solution. Access code is delivered via email. | 9780132962377 |
| MyMathLab for School with Pearson eTextbook (6-year access) | 100% digital solution. Access code is delivered via email. | 9780132962391 |
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