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Cover of Intermediate Algebra v1.0
Published: 
August 2012
Page Count: 
864
ISBN (Digital): 
978-1-4533-4748-5

Intermediate Algebra

Version 1.0
By John Redden

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This textbook is suitable for the following courses: Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, and Algebra 2.

Intermediate Algebra, v1.0 is appropriate for undergraduate courses on intermediate algebra taught in two- and four-year colleges and universities.


Written in a clear and concise manner, Intermediate Algebra carefully builds on the basics learned in elementary algebra and introduces the more advanced topics required for further study of applications found in most disciplines. It offers plenty of review as well as something new to engage the student in each chapter. Written as a blend of the traditional and graphical approaches to the subject, this textbook introduces functions early and stresses the geometry behind the algebra. While CAS independent, a standard scientific calculator is required to use the book.

  • About the Author
  • Acknowledgments
  • Preface

    • Chapter 1: Algebra Fundamentals

  • 1.1 Review of Real Numbers and Absolute Value
  • 1.2 Operations with Real Numbers
  • 1.3 Square and Cube Roots of Real Numbers
  • 1.4 Algebraic Expressions and Formulas
  • 1.5 Rules of Exponents and Scientific Notation
  • 1.6 Polynomials and Their Operations
  • 1.7 Solving Linear Equations
  • 1.8 Solving Linear Inequalities with One Variable
  • 1.9 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 2: Graphing Functions and Inequalities

  • 2.1 Relations, Graphs, and Functions
  • 2.2 Linear Functions and Their Graphs
  • 2.3 Modeling Linear Functions
  • 2.4 Graphing the Basic Functions
  • 2.5 Using Transformations to Graph Functions
  • 2.6 Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
  • 2.7 Solving Inequalities with Two Variables
  • 2.8 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 3: Solving Linear Systems

  • 3.1 Linear Systems with Two Variables and Their Solutions
  • 3.2 Solving Linear Systems with Two Variables
  • 3.3 Applications of Linear Systems with Two Variables
  • 3.4 Solving Linear Systems with Three Variables
  • 3.5 Matrices and Gaussian Elimination
  • 3.6 Determinants and Cramer’s Rule
  • 3.7 Solving Systems of Inequalities with Two Variables
  • 3.8 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 4: Polynomial and Rational Functions

  • 4.1 Algebra of Functions
  • 4.2 Factoring Polynomials
  • 4.3 Factoring Trinomials
  • 4.4 Solve Polynomial Equations by Factoring
  • 4.5 Rational Functions: Multiplication and Division
  • 4.6 Rational Functions: Addition and Subtraction
  • 4.7 Solving Rational Equations
  • 4.8 Applications and Variation
  • 4.9 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 5: Radical Functions and Equations

  • 5.1 Roots and Radicals
  • 5.2 Simplifying Radical Expressions
  • 5.3 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
  • 5.4 Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
  • 5.5 Rational Exponents
  • 5.6 Solving Radical Equations
  • 5.7 Complex Numbers and Their Operations
  • 5.8 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 6: Solving Equations and Inequalities

  • 6.1 Extracting Square Roots and Completing the Square
  • 6.2 Quadratic Formula
  • 6.3 Solving Equations Quadratic in Form
  • 6.4 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
  • 6.5 Solving Quadratic Inequalities
  • 6.6 Solving Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
  • 6.7 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 7: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

  • 7.1 Composition and Inverse Functions
  • 7.2 Exponential Functions and Their Graphs
  • 7.3 Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
  • 7.4 Properties of the Logarithm
  • 7.5 Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
  • 7.6 Applications
  • 7.7 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 8: Conic Sections

  • 8.1 Distance, Midpoint, and the Parabola
  • 8.2 Circles
  • 8.3 Ellipses
  • 8.4 Hyperbolas
  • 8.5 Solving Nonlinear Systems
  • 8.6 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 9: Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem

  • 9.1 Introduction to Sequences and Series
  • 9.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
  • 9.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
  • 9.4 Binomial Theorem
  • 9.5 Review Exercises and Sample Exam
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    John Redden College of the Sequoias

    John Redden is Professor of Mathematics at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California. Redden has authored two Algebra textbooks. He enjoys computer science, technology, photography, and nonfiction.
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