Beginning algebra : a text/workbook

Beginning Algebra: A Text/Workbook, Second Edition focuses on the principles, operations, and approaches involved in algebra. The publication first elaborates on the basics, linear equations and inequalities, and graphing and linear systems. Discussions focus on solving linear systems by graphing, elimination method, graphing ordered pairs and straight lines, linear and compound inequalities, addition and subtraction of real numbers, and properties of real numbers. The text then examines exponents and polynomials, factoring, and rational expressions. Topics include multiplication and division of rational expressions, equations involving rational expressions, dividing a polynomial by a polynomial, factoring trinomials, greatest common factor, operations with monomials, addition and subtraction of polynomials, and binomial squares and other special products. The book takes a look at more quadratic equations and roots and radicals, including multiplication and division of radicals, equations involving radicals, quadratic formula, complex solutions to quadratic equations, and graphing parabolas. The publication is a dependable reference for students and researchers interested in algebra. Content: Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Preface to the Instructor, Pages ix-xiii Preface to the Student, Pages xv-xvi 1 - The Basics, Pages 1-39,41-50 2 - Linear Equations and Inequalities, Pages 51-61,63-69,71-104 3 - Graphing and Linear Systems, Pages 105-141,143-166 4 - Exponents and Polynomials, Pages 167-210 5 - Factoring, Pages 211-252 6 - Rational Expressions, Pages 253-269,271-293,295-306 7 - Roots and Radicals, Pages 307-350 8 - More Quadratic Equations, Pages 351-353,355-359,361-387,389-396 9 - Additional Topics, Pages 397-429,431-450 Beginning Algebra—Final Exam, Pages 451-456 Appendix A - Review of Fractions, Pages 457-462 Solutions to Selected Practice Problems, Pages 463-481 Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Chapter Tests, Pages 483-498 Index, Pages 499-501 FORMULAS FROM GEOMETRY, Page 502 Table of Squares and Square Roots, Page 503