Intermediate algebra : a text/workbook

Intermediate Algebra: A Text/Workbook, Second Edition focuses on the principles, operations, and approaches involved in intermediate algebra. The publication first takes a look at basic properties and definitions, first-degree equations and inequalities, and exponents and polynomials. Discussions focus on properties of exponents, polynomials, sums, and differences, multiplication of polynomials, inequalities involving absolute value, word problems, first-degree inequalities, real numbers, opposites, reciprocals, and absolute value, and addition and subtraction of real numbers. The text then examines rational expressions, quadratic equations, and rational expressions and roots. Topics include completing the square, quadratic formula, multiplication and division of radical expressions, equations with radicals, basic properties and reducing to lowest terms, and addition and subtraction of rational expression. The book takes a look at logarithms, relations and functions, conic sections, and systems of linear equations, including introduction to determinants, systems of linear equations in three variables, ellipses and hyperbolas, nonlinear systems, function notation, inverse of a function, and exponential equations and change of base. The publication is a valuable reference for students and researchers interested in intermediate algebra. Content: Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Preface to the Instructor, Pages ix-xiii Preface to the Student, Pages xv-xvii 1 - Basic Properties and Definitions, Pages 1-27,29-51,53-57,59-60 2 - First-Degree Equations and Inequalities, Pages 61-112 3 - Exponents and Polynomials, Pages 113-117,119-169,171-179,181-182 4 - Rational Expressions, Pages 183-203,205-223,225-232 5 - Rational Exponents and Roots, Pages 233-282 6 - Quadratic Equations, Pages 283-301,303-313,315-334 7 - Linear Equations and Inequalities, Pages 335-339,341-380 8 - Systems of Linear Equations, Pages 381-419,421-428 9 - The Conic Sections, Pages 429-459,461-467,469-476 10 - Relations and Functions, Pages 477-505,507-514 11 - Logarithms, Pages 515-539,541-545,547-554 Intermediate Algebra—Final Exam, Pages 555-560 Appendix A - Synthetic Division, Pages 561-564 Appendix B - Another Method of Factoring Trinomials, Pages 565-568 Appendix C - Venn Diagrams, Pages 569-571,573-574 Appendix D - Powers, Roots, and Prime Factors, Pages 575-576 Appendix E - Common Logarithms, Pages 577-578 ANSWERS TO FINAL EXAM, Pages 579-580 Solutions to Selected Practice Problems, Pages 581-608 Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Chapter Tests, Pages 609-632 Index, Pages 633-637