College Algebra

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Basic Concepts of Algebra

1

(64)

The Real-Number System

1

(10)

Exponential, Scientific, and Absolute-Value Notation

11

(8)

Addition and Subtraction of Algebraic Expressions

19

(4)

Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions

23

(4)

Factoring

27

(6)

Rational Expressions

33

(9)

Radical Notation

42

(9)

Rational Exponents

51

(5)

Handling Dimension Symbols

56

(9)

Summary and Review

60

(2)

Chapter Test

62

(3)

Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving

65

(64)

Solving Equations and Inequalities

65

(6)

Rational Equations

71

(6)

Formulas and Problem Solving

77

(12)

The Complex Numbers

89

(8)

Quadratic Equations

97

(9)

Formulas and Problem Solving

106

(5)

Radical Equations

111

(4)

Equations Reducible to Quadratic

115

(5)

Variation

120

(9)

Summary and Review

126

(1)

Chapter Test

127

(2)

Functions, Graphs, and Transformations

129

(82)

Graphs of Equations

129

(9)

The Distance Formula and Circles

138

(6)

Functions

144

(9)

Lines and Linear Functions

153

(13)

Graphs and Applications of Functions

166

(13)

Symmetry

179

(10)

Combinations of Functions

189

(8)

Transformations of Functions

197

(14)

Summary and Review

205

(2)

Chapter Test

207

(4)

Polynomial and Rational Functions

211

(72)

Quadratic Functions

211

(13)

Sets, Sentences, and Inequalities

224

(6)

Equations and Inequalities with Absolute Value

230

(5)

Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

235

(5)

Graphs of Polynomial Functions

240

(7)

Division of Polynomials

247

(6)

Theorems About Roots

253

(9)

Further Helps in Finding Roots

262

(6)

Rational Functions

268

(15)

Summary and Review

279

(2)

Chapter Test

281

(2)

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

283

(70)

Inverses of Relations and Functions

283

(11)

Exponential Functions

294

(9)

Logarithmic Functions

303

(7)

Properties of Logarithmic Functions

310

(7)

Finding Logarithmic Function Values on a Calculator

317

(5)

Graphs of Exponential Functions with Base e and Applications

322

(5)

Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

327

(5)

Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

332

(6)

Applications of Exponential and Natural Logarithmic Functions

338

(15)

Summary and Review

349

(2)

Chapter Test

351

(2)

Systems and Matrices

353

(76)

Systems of Equations in Two Variables

353

(10)

Systems of Equations in Three or More Variables

363

(7)

Special Cases of Systems

370

(7)

Matrices

377

(11)

Determinants and Cramer's Rule

388

(13)

Inverses of Matrices

401

(5)

Systems of Inequalities and Linear Programming

406

(13)

Partial Fractions

419

(10)

Summary and Review

424

(2)

Chapter Test

426

(3)

Conic Sections

429

(42)

Conic Sections: Lines and Ellipses

429

(13)

Conic Sections: Hyperbolas

442

(7)

Conic Sections: Parabolas

449

(8)

Systems of First-Degree and Second-Degree Equations

457

(5)

Systems of Second-Degree Equations

462

(9)

Summary and Review

467

(1)

Chapter Test

468

(3)

Sequences, Series, and Combinatorics

471

(64)

Sequences and Series

471

(7)

Arithmetic Sequences and Series

478

(8)

Geometric Sequences and Series

486

(8)

Mathematical Induction

494

(6)

Combinatorics: Permutations

500

(8)

Combinatorics: Combinations

508

(7)

The Binomial Theorem

515

(7)

Probability

522

(13)

Summary and Review

530

(2)

Chapter Test

532

(3)

TABLES

535

Table 1 Common Logarithms

535

Table 2 Exponential Functions

536

Answers

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