Elementary Algebra (with CD-ROM, BCA/iLrn

Jerome E. Kaufmann and Karen Scwhitters built this text's reputation on clear and concise exposition, numerous examples, and plentiful problem sets. This no-frills text consistently reinforces the following common thread: learn a skill; use the skill to help solve equations; and then apply what they have learned to solve application problems. This simple, straightforward approach has helped many students grasp and apply fundamental problem solving skills necessary for future mathematics courses.

1. SOME BASIC CONCEPTS OF ARITHMETIC AND ALGEBRA
Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
Prime and Composite Numbers
Integers: Addition and Subtraction
Integers: Multiplication and Division
Use of Properties
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
2. REAL NUMBERS
Rational Numbers: Multiplication and Division
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers
Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions
Exponents
Translating from English to Algebra
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapters 1-2)
3. FIRST-DEGREE EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES OF ONE VARIABLE
Solving First-Degree Equations
Equations and Problem Solving
More on Solving Equations and Problem Solving
Equations Involving Parentheses and Fractional Forms
Inequalities
Inequalities, Compound Inequalities, and Problem Solving
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
4. FORMULAS AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
More on Percents and Problem Solving
Formulas
Problem Solving
More About Problem Solving
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapters 1-4)
5. EXPONENTS AND POLYNOMIALS
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
Multiplying Monomials
Multiplying Polynomials
Dividing by Monomials
Dividing by Binomials
Zero and Negative Integers as Exponents
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapters 1-5)
6. FACTORING AND SOLVING EQUATIONS
Factoring by Using the Distributive Property
Factoring the Difference of Two Squares
Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 + bx + c
Factoring, Solving Equations, and Problem Solving
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
7. ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS
Simplifying Algebraic Fractions
Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Fractions
More on Addition and Subtraction of Algebraic Fractions
Fractional Equations and Problem Solving
More Fractional Equations and Problem Solving
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapter 1-7)
8. COORDINATE GEOMETRY AND LINEAR SYSTEMS
Cartesian Coordinate System
Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities
Slope of a Line
Writing Equations of Lines
Solving Linear Systems by Graphing
Elimination-by-Addition Method
Substitution Method
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
9. ROOTS AND RADICALS
Roots and Radicals
Simplifying Radicals
More on Simplifying Radicals
Products and Quotients Involving Radicals
Solving Radical Equations
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapters 1-9)
10. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
Quadratic Equations
Completing the Square
Quadratic Formula
Solving Quadratic Equations-Which Method?
Solving Problems Using Quadratic Equations
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
11. ADDITIONAL TOPICS
Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
3x3 Systems of Equations
Fractional Exponents
Complex Numbers
Quadratic Equations: Complex Solutions
Pie, Bar, and Line Graphs
Relations and Functions
Applications of Functions
Summary
Review Problem Set
Test
Appendixes: A
Table of Squares and Approximate Square Roots
B
Extra Word Problems
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems and All Chapter Review, Chapter Test, Cumulative Review, and Appendix B Problems
Index

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