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Elementary Algebra

, by Kaufmann, Jerome E.; Schwitters, Karen L.

Elementary Algebra by Kaufmann, Jerome E.; Schwitters, Karen L., 9780534365547

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ISBN: 9780534365547 | 053436554X
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 8/6/1999

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The first book in Kaufmann's highly successful algebra series, ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA, Sixth Edition, develops algebraic concepts through numerous examples, and continuously reinforces those concepts through additional examples and applications in problem-solving situations. Foregoing excessive technical language and formalism, Kaufmann presents algebraic concepts in a simple, straightforward manner, making ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA an ideal book to learn and teach from.

Basic Concepts of Arithmetic and Algebra

1

(72)

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions

2

(9)

Prime and Composite Numbers

11

(6)

Operations with Fractions

17

(11)

Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers

28

(8)

Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers

36

(8)

Use of Properties

44

(9)

Exponents

53

(7)

Translating from English to Algebra

60

(13)

Summary

67

(2)

Review Problem Set

69

(2)

Test

71

(2)

First-Degree Equations and Inequalities of One Variable

73

(50)

Solving First-Degree Equations

74

(5)

Equations and Problem Solving

79

(7)

More on Solving Equations and Problem Solving

86

(8)

Equations Involving Parentheses and Fractional Forms

94

(10)

Inequalities

104

(7)

Inequalities, Compound Inequalities, and Problem Solving

111

(12)

Summary

119

(1)

Review Problem Set

120

(2)

Test

122

(1)

Formulas and Problem Solving

123

(46)

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

124

(10)

More on Percents and Problem Solving

134

(7)

Formulas

141

(9)

Problem Solving

150

(6)

More about Problem Solving

156

(13)

Summary

163

(1)

Review Problem Set

164

(1)

Test

165

(2)

Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapters 1--3)

167

(2)

Introduction to Graphing and Functions

169

(38)

Pie, Bar, and Line Graphs

170

(9)

Cartesian Coordinate System

179

(7)

Graphing Linear Equations

186

(6)

Relations and Functions

192

(4)

Applications of Functions

196

(11)

Summary

202

(1)

Review Problem Set

203

(2)

Test

205

(2)

Exponents and Polynomials

207

(46)

Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

208

(6)

Multiplying Monomials

214

(7)

Multiplying Polynomials

221

(8)

Dividing by Monomials

229

(3)

Dividing by Binomials

232

(5)

Zero and Negative Integers as Exponents

237

(16)

Summary

245

(2)

Review Problem Set

247

(2)

Test

249

(2)

Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapters 1--5)

251

(2)

Factoring and Solving Equations

253

(43)

Factoring by Using the Distributive Property

254

(7)

Factoring the Difference of Two Squares

261

(6)

Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 + bx + c

267

(9)

Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c

276

(6)

Factoring, Solving Equations, and Problem Solving

282

(14)

Summary

292

(1)

Review Problem Set

293

(2)

Test

295

(1)

Algebraic Fractions

296

(49)

Simplifying Algebraic Fractions

297

(4)

Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Fractions

301

(5)

Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Fractions

306

(6)

More on Addition and Subtraction of Algebraic Fractions

312

(8)

Fractional Equations and Problem Solving

320

(8)

More Fractional Equations and Problem Solving

328

(17)

Summary

338

(1)

Review Problem Set

339

(2)

Test

341

(2)

Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapters 1--7)

343

(2)

Coordinate Geometry and Linear Systems

345

(63)

Slope of a Line

346

(8)

Writing Equations of Lines

354

(8)

Solving Linear Systems by Graphing

362

(5)

Elimination-by-Addition Method

367

(7)

Substitution Method

374

(11)

Graphing Linear Inequalities and Systems of Linear Inequalities

385

(6)

3 x 3 Systems of Equations

391

(17)

Summary

402

(2)

Review Problem Set

404

(2)

Test

406

(2)

Roots and Radicals

408

(39)

Roots and Radicals

409

(6)

Simplifying Radicals

415

(5)

More on Simplifying Radicals

420

(7)

Products and Quotients Involving Radicals

427

(6)

Solving Radical Equations

433

(14)

Summary

440

(1)

Review Problem Set

441

(2)

Test

443

(3)

Cumulative Review Problem Set (Chapters 1--9)

446

(1)

Quadratic Equations

447

(38)

Quadratic Equations

448

(21)

Completing the Square

457

(6)

Quadratic Formula

463

(6)

Solving Quadratic Equations--Which Method?

469

(5)

Solving Problems Using Quadratic Equations

474

(11)

Summary

481

(1)

Review Problem Set

482

(1)

Test

483

(2)

Additional Topics

485

(29)

Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value

486

(4)

Special Functions

490

(7)

Fractional Exponents

497

(6)

Complex Numbers

503

(4)

Quadratic Equations: Complex Solutions

507

(7)

Summary

511

(1)

Review Problem Set

512

(1)

Test

513

(1)

Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems and All Chapter Review, Chapter Test, and Cumulative Review Problems

514

(35)

Index

549

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