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Experiencing Intermediate Algebra, 2/E
JoAnne Thomasson
Robert Pesut, Pellissippi State Technical Community College

ISBN-10: 0130090468
ISBN-13: 9780130090461

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2003
Format: Cloth; 992 pp
Status: Out of Print

Suggested retail price: $106.67
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For courses in Intermediate Algebra and Math and Technology.

This text bridges the gap between traditional algebra texts and reform texts, written to promote the AMATYC standards published as Crossroads in Mathematics. It provides students with a sound traditional mathematical foundation, fully integrates graphing calculator technology, and encourages computer activities—while still offering choices on the amount of technology instructors wish to use.

  • NEW - Streamlined Organization and Presentation—Revised discussion of real number system, expanded coverage of exponents and polynomial operations, and a greater emphasis on factoring provide improved coverage.

    • Enhances student understanding.

  • NEW - Balanced discussion of algebraic, numerical, and graphical methods for solving linear equations.

    • Ensures that students gain a solid understanding of what the concepts represent.

  • NEW - Chapter Projects—Requires students to research mathematical topics and/or data for use in their mathematical modeling activities and various applications.

    • Enriches students' study of the chapter material and provides connections to other areas of mathematics and other disciplines.

  • Checkup Exercises for each objective.

    • Offers students immediate feedback on their understanding of the material being studied. Provides instructors with classroom exercises matched to the objectives.

  • Technology boxes.

    • Provides students with stand-alone references to guide them in the use of graphing calculators.

  • Discovery exercises.

    • Gives students a sense of ownership of principles discovered through the process of completing these exercises.

  • Calculator exercises.

    • Extends and reinforces the use of the graphing calculator in the students' study of algebra. Allows instructors to choose whether or not to use these exercises for the course.

  • Section by section reviews.

    • Presents students with an example of every major concept in the chapter (organized by sections), and allows them to review by individual sections so they can easily refer back to those areas where they need additional guidance.

  • Chapter reviews.

    • Provides students with additional review and mixed exercises that more fully prepare them for examination. Allows instructors to use just one of the reviews or a progression of both.

  • Chapter tests and test taking tips.

    • Familiarizes students with typical test material to help them prepare for the real thing, and offers suggestion to enhance their study skills and relieve test anxiety. Enables instructors to use the chapter test as a model for writing examinations.

  • Cumulative reviews—Placed in the text so that they can serve as reviews for midterm and final exams.

    • Provides students with additional practice as well as a look back—to help them maintain the skills needed as they move into new areas of study. Allows instructors to use these as a refresher to make sure that students maintain the skills already mastered.

  • Streamlined Organization and Presentation—Revised discussion of real number system, expanded coverage of exponents and polynomial operations, and a greater emphasis on factoring provide improved coverage.

    • Enhances student understanding.

  • Balanced discussion of algebraic, numerical, and graphical methods for solving linear equations.

    • Ensures that students gain a solid understanding of what the concepts represent.

  • Chapter Projects—Requires students to research mathematical topics and/or data for use in their mathematical modeling activities and various applications.

    • Enriches students' study of the chapter material and provides connections to other areas of mathematics and other disciplines.



0. Real Numbers.

Rational Numbers, the Number Line, and Operations on Rational Numbers. Exponents, Roots, and Scientific Notation. Properties of Real Numbers and Order of Operations.



1. Equations, Functions, and Graphs.

Expressions, Equations, and Formulas. Relations. Functions. Analyzing Graphs.



2. Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable.

Solving Linear Equations. Formulas and Real-World Models. Solving Linear Absolute Value Equations. Solving Linear Inequalities. Solving Absolute Value Inequalities.



3. Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables.

Graphing Using Ordered Pairs and Intercepts. Graphing Using the Slope-Intercept Method. Writing Linear Equations from Given Data. Graphing Linear Inequalities.



4. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities.

Solving Systems of Two Equations. More Real-World Models. Solving Systems of Three Equations. Solving Systems Using Matrices. Solving Systems Using Cramer's Rule. Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables.



5. Polynomial Functions.

Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs. Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs. Writing Quadratic Functions.



6. Exponents and Polynomials.

Operations Involving Nonnegative Exponents. Negative Exponents. Polynomial Addition and Subtraction. Polynomial Multiplication. Polynomial Division.



7. Factoring.

Greatest Common Factors. Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials, Differences of Squares, and Sums and Differences of Cubes. Factoring Trinomials Using the Trial and Error Method. Factoring Using the Grouping Method. General Strategies for Factoring.



8. Quadratic and Other Polynomial Equations and Inequalities.

Solving Equations Numerically, Graphically, and Algebraically by Factoring. Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots. Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square. Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula. More Real-World Models. Solving Quadratic Inequalities.



9. Rational Expressions, Functions, and Equations.

Rational Expressions and Functions. Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions. Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions. Solving Rational Equations. More Real-World Models.



10. Radical Expressions, Functions, and Equations.

Radical Expressions, Functions, and Graphs. Rational Exponents. Properties of Rational Exponents. Properties of Radicals. Operations on Radicals. Solving Radical Equations. Equations with Imaginary-Number Solutions.



11. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Equations.

Inverse Functions. Exponential Functions. Logarithmic Functions. Properties of Logarithms. Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations.



12. Conic Sections.

Parabolas. Circles. Ellipses. Hyperbolas.

For Intermediate Algebra


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