Intermediate Algebra, 14th edition

Published by Pearson (July 31, 2024) © 2025

  • Margaret L. Lial American River College
  • John Hornsby University of New Orleans
  • Terry McGinnis
  • Callie J. Daniels St. Charles Community College

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Intermediate Algebra balances skills and concepts to help you succeed in your course. The authors combine a clear writing style with skills development and conceptual questions to meet students' needs. They maintain the hallmark writing style, trusted features and resources that help you stay prepared and on top of the material.

The 14th Edition updates exercise sets and real-world data; adds new figures, graphs, and diagrams; expands review material; increases emphasis on graphing; and much more.

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
  • R.2 Decimals and Percents
  • R.3 Basic Concepts from Algebra
  • R.4 Operations on Real Numbers
  • R.5 Exponents, Roots, and Order of Operations
  • 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
  • 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 Using 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

Appendix: Synthetic Division

Answers to Selected Exercises

Index

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