When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core algebraic concepts -- from linear equations, relations and functions, and rational expressions to radicals, quadratic systems, and factoring polynomials -- and get the best possible grade. At CliffsNotes, we're dedicated to helping you do your best, no matter how challenging the subject. Our authors are veteran teachers and talented writers who know how to cut to the chase -- and zero in on the essential information you need to succeed. About the Authors......Page 3 Table of Contents......Page 4 INTRODUCTION......Page 8 How to Use This Book......Page 9 Visit Our Web Site......Page 10 Linear Equations......Page 12 Formulas......Page 14 Absolute Value Equations......Page 17 Linear Inequalities......Page 19 Compound Inequalities......Page 21 Absolute Value Inequalities......Page 24 Rectangular Coordinate System......Page 29 Distance Formula......Page 31 Midpoint Formula......Page 32 Slope of a Line......Page 33 Slope of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines......Page 35 Equations of Lines......Page 36 Graphs of Linear Inequalities......Page 42 Linear Equations: Solutions Using Graphing......Page 48 Linear Equations: Solutions Using Substitution......Page 50 Linear Equations: Solutions Using Eliminations......Page 51 Linear Equations: Solutions Using Matrices......Page 54 Linear Equations: Solutions Using Determinants......Page 55 Linear Inequalities: Solutions Using Graphing......Page 58 Linear Equations: Solutions Using Elimination......Page 64 Linear Equations: Solutions Using Matrices......Page 68 Linear Equations: Solutions Using Determinants......Page 71 Monomial, binomial, and trinomial......Page 77 Like terms or similar terms......Page 78 Ascending and descending order......Page 79 Multiplying Polynomials......Page 80 Special Products of Binomials......Page 82 Dividing Polynomials......Page 84 Synthetic Division......Page 88 Greatest Common Factor......Page 91 Difference of Squares......Page 92 Sum or Difference of Cubes......Page 93 Trinomials of the Form x[sup(2)] + bx + c......Page 95 Trinomials of the Form ax[sup(2)] + bx +c......Page 96 Factoring by Regrouping......Page 98 Summary of Factoring Techniques......Page 99 Solving Equations by Factoring......Page 100 Examples of Rational Expressions......Page 104 Simplifying Rational Expressions......Page 105 Multiplying Rational Expressions......Page 106 Dividing Rational Expressions......Page 107 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions......Page 108 Complex Fractions......Page 112 Solving Rational Equations......Page 114 Proportion......Page 116 Direct variation......Page 117 Inverse variation......Page 118 Joint variation......Page 119 Graphing Rational Functions......Page 120 Relation......Page 125 Domain and range......Page 126 Function......Page 128 Function Notation......Page 130 Compositions of Functions......Page 131 Algebra of Functions......Page 132 Inverse Functions......Page 133 Polynomial Function......Page 139 Remainder Theorem......Page 140 Factor Theorem......Page 141 Rational Zero Theorem......Page 142 Graphing Polynomial Functions......Page 144 Radicals......Page 148 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions......Page 151 Multiplying Radical Expressions......Page 152 Dividing Radical Expressions......Page 153 Rationalizing the denominator......Page 154 Rational Exponents......Page 155 Complex Numbers......Page 156 Quadratic Equations......Page 160 Solving Quadratics by the Square Root Property......Page 161 Solving Quadratics by Completing the Square......Page 162 Solving Quadratics by the Quadratic Formula......Page 164 Solving Equations in Quadratic Form......Page 166 Solving Radical Equations......Page 167 Solving Quadratic Inequalities......Page 172 The Four Conic Sections......Page 178 Circle......Page 179 Parabola......Page 181 Ellipse......Page 186 Hyperbola......Page 192 Systems of Equations Solved Algebraically......Page 199 Systems of Equations Solved Graphically......Page 201 Systems of Inequalities Solved Graphically......Page 203 Exponential Functions......Page 207 Logarithmic Functions......Page 211 Properties of Logarithms......Page 214 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations......Page 216 Definition and Examples of Sequences......Page 222 Arithmetic Sequence......Page 224 Arithmetic Series......Page 225 Geometric Sequence......Page 226 Geometric Series......Page 228 Summation Notation......Page 230 Factorials......Page 233 Binomial Coefficients and the Binomial Theorem......Page 234 Permutations......Page 236 Combinations......Page 238 General Strategy......Page 240 Simple Interest......Page 241 Compound Interest......Page 242 Motion......Page 243 Work......Page 246 Arithmetic/Geometric Series......Page 248 CQR REVIEW......Page 251 Books......Page 257 Internet......Page 258 C......Page 260 E......Page 261 I......Page 262 M......Page 263 Q......Page 264 S......Page 265 Z......Page 266 C......Page 267 F......Page 268 L......Page 269 P......Page 270 R......Page 271 V......Page 272 Z......Page 273
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