Intermediate Algebra, 8th Edition © 2023
Elayn Martin-Gay
Intermediate Algebra, 8th Edition focuses on student success by tightening the connection between her hallmark math instruction and emphasis on study skills, blending them in a new video series.
Author, Elayn Martin-Gay, firmly believes that each student can succeed shapes her texts and video resources; her student-centric approach creates course materials that are beloved by students and instructors alike. Knowing that students often need to build study skills along with math skills, she helps them transition from arithmetic to algebra by weaving study skills resources and student success tips throughout her program.
Hallmark features of this title
- Concept Checks help students gauge their grasp of an idea as it is presented and help prevent misconceptions.
- Exercise sets include guided applications, mixed practice, concept extension, and vocabulary, and readiness & video checks.
- A study skills focus helps students make the most of study time. Resources include Section 1.1 Tips for Success in Mathematics, a Video Notebook to encourage good notetaking, and study skills resources in MyLab ® Math.
- End-of-chapter material helps students reinforce concepts in the most teachable moment: when preparing for a test. Getting Ready for the Test exercises help students check their understanding and avoid common errors.
New and updated features of this title
- Thoroughly examined and revised Exercise Sets feature a special focus on carefully pairing even- and odd-numbered exercises.
- Real-life applications and data are made current to keep content relevant for today's students. Updated applications include social media use, stock share prices, and job growth predictions.
- Updated extension exercises, exploration activities, conceptual exercises, and group activities are provided in the key concept activity workbook. This workbook is available through MyLab Math.
- The Video Notebook has been updated to reflect updates made to the video lectures. This note-taking guide workbook provides students with the all-important skill of taking and keeping organized notes. It covers all video examples in order and gives prompts with ample space to note definitions and rules.
This program offers:
- All new Section Lecture Videos merge study strategies with the math instruction, allowing instructors to include study skills in their course without taking up valuable time. Every section in the text has a completely new lecture video featuring Elayn Martin-Gay's friendly presentation style. Videos introduce common errors and study tips along with the mathematics.
- Other video resources include Getting Ready for the Test video solutions and chapter Test Prep solutions, both of which help students in their most teachable moment, and Student Success Tip videos.
- A new Mindset module includes assignable growth mindset-focused videos and exercises that help students keep a positive attitude about learning, value their own ability to grow, and view mistakes as learning opportunities.
- New GeoGebra animations can be assigned with exercises and ask students to interact with the math in a visual way.
- Integrated review in MyLab Math helps students who need a refresher on prerequisite skills. Premade assignments include a Chapter Skills Check on prerequisite skills, and a follow-up personalized homework focusing each student on just the topics they need. Videos and worksheets offer more instruction on topics where students might require extra help.
1. REAL NUMBERS AND ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS
1.1 Study Skill Tips for Success in Mathematics
1.2 Algebraic Expressions and Sets of Numbers
1.3 Operations on Real Numbers and Order of Operations
Integrated Review: Algebraic Expressions and Operations on Whole Numbers
1.4 Properties of Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions
2. EQUATIONS, INEQUALITIES, AND PROBLEM SOLVING
2.1 Linear Equations in One Variable
2.2 An Introduction to Problem Solving
2.3 Formulas and Problem Solving
2.4 Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving
Integrated Review: Linear Equations and Inequalities
2.5 Compound Inequalities
2.6 Absolute Value Equations
2.7 Absolute Value Inequalities
3. GRAPHS AND FUNCTIONS
3.1 Graphing Equations
3.2 Introduction to Functions
3.3 Graphing Linear Functions
3.4 The Slope of a Line
3.5 Equations of Lines
Integrated Review: Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.6 Graphing Piecewise-Defined Functions and Shifting and Reflecting Graphs of Functions
3.7 Graphing Linear Inequalities
4. SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS
4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
4.3 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
Integrated Review: Systems of Linear Equations
4.4 Solving Systems of Equations by Matrices
4.5 Systems of Linear Inequalities
5. EXPONENTS, POLYNOMIALS, AND POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS
5.1 Exponents and Scientific Notation
5.2 More Work with Exponents and Scientific Notation
5.3 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
5.4 Multiplying Polynomials
5.5 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
5.6 Factoring Trinomials
5.7 Factoring by Special Products
Integrated Review: Operations on Polynomials and Factoring Strategies
5.8 Solving Equations by Factoring and Problem Solving
6. RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS
6.1 Rational Functions and Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
6.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
6.3 Simplifying Complex Fractions
6.4 Dividing Polynomials: Long Division and Synthetic Division
6.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions
Integrated Review: Expressions and Equations Containing Rational Expressions
6.6 Rational Equations and Problem Solving
6.7 Variation and Problem Solving
7. RATIONAL EXPONENTS, RADICALS, AND COMPLEX NUMBERS
7.1 Radicals and Radical Functions
7.2 Rational Exponents
7.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions
7.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions
7.5 Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators of Radical Expressions
Integrated Review: Radicals and Rational Exponents
7.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
7.7 Complex Numbers
8. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS AND FUNCTIONS
8.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
8.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
8.3 Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods
Integrated Review: Summary on Solving Quadratic Equations
8.4 Nonlinear Inequalities in One Variable
8.5 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
8.6 Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions
9. EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
9.1 The Algebra of Functions; Composite Functions
9.2 Inverse Functions
9.3 Exponential Functions
9.4 Exponential Growth and Decay Functions
9.5 Logarithmic Functions
9.6 Properties of Logarithms
Integrated Review: Functions and Properties of Logarithms
9.7 Common Logarithms, Natural Logarithms, and Change of Base
9.8 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Problem Solving
10. CONIC SECTIONS
10.1 The Parabola and the Circle
10.2 The Ellipse and the Hyperbola
Integrated Review: Graphing Conic Sections
10.3 Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations
10.4 Nonlinear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities
11. SEQUENCES, SERIES, AND THE BINOMIAL THEOREM
11.1 Sequences
11.2 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
11.3 Series
Integrated Review: Sequences and Series
11.4 Partial Sums of Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
11.5 The Binomial Theorem
APPENDIX A: GEOMETRY
APPENDIX B: STRETCHING AND COMPRESSING GRAPHS OF ABSOLUTE VALUE FUNCTIONS
APPENDIX C: SOLVING SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS USING DETERMINANTS
APPENDIX D: AN INTRODUCTION TO USING A GRAPHING UTILITY
Student Resources
Study Skills Builders
Bigger Picture: Study Guide Outline
Practice Final Exam
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 13 published textbooks and a new Interactive Assignment MyLab Math course, 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 provides an opportunity for various combinations for an integrated teaching and learning package offering great consistency for the student.
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| Format | ISBN-13 |
|---|---|
| Student edition | 9780137606238 |
| Student edition + MyMathLab for School with Pearson eTextbook (1-year access) | 9780137606153 |
| Student edition + MyMathLab for School with Pearson eTextbook (6-year access) | 9780137606184 |
| Student edition + MathXL for School (1-year access) | 9780137606108 |
| Student edition + MathXL for School (6-year access) Annotated instructor’s edition | 9780137606146 9780137581740 |
| Student video organizer | 9780137581764 |
| 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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