College Algebra 2th edition
ISBN:0536447209
ISBN13:9780536447203
Publisher:Pearson Learning Solutions
Authors:Stephen Majewicz, Stephen Majewicz PhD
College Algebra Description
College Algebra 2 Edition Chapter 1: The Real Numbers and an Introduction to Algebra Section 1.1. The Classification of Numbers 1.2. Arithmetic of Real Numbers 1.3. Approximation of a Decimal 1.4. The Order of Operations 1.5. Properties of the Real Numbers 1.6. The Real Number Line and Inequalities 1.7. Absolute Value 1.8. Introduction to Algebra Chapter 2: Integer Exponents Section 2.1. Definition and Properties of Integer Exponents 2.2. Negative Integer Exponents Revisited 2.3. Scientific Notation Chapter 3: Polynomials Section 3.1. Definitions and Examples of Polynomials 3.2. Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials 3.3. Multiplication of Polynomials 3.4. Division of Polynomials 3.5. Factoring Polynomials (1) Greatest Common Factors (2) Difference of 2 Squares (3) Sum / Difference of 2 Cubes (4) Quadratic Trinomials (5) Polynomials with Four Terms (6) Putting It All Together Chapter 4: Rational Expressions Section 4.1. Definitions and Simplifying Rational Expressions 4.2. Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions 4.3. Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions 4.4. Mixed Quotients (Complex Fractions) Chapter 5: Radical Expressions Section 5.1. Square Roots (1) Introduction to Square Roots (2) Simplifying Square Roots (3) Multiplying and Dividing Square Roots (4) Combining (Adding and Subtracting) Square Roots (5) Multiplying Square Roots (Revisited) (6) Rationalizing the Numerator or Denominator 5.2. Cube Roots 5.3. Radicals Chapter 6: Rational Exponents Section 6.1. Definition and Examples of Rational Exponents 6.2. Radical Problems Made Easy Chapter 7: Solving Equations Section 7.1. Preliminary Definitions 7.2. Linear Equations in One Variable 7.3. Literal Equations 7.4. Quadratic Equations (1) The Factoring Method (2) Special Cases of ax2 + bx + c = 0, a _= 0 (3) Completing the Square (4) The Quadratic Formula 7.5. Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations with Negative Discriminant Chapter 8: Geometry Formulas Section 8.1. The Pythagorean Theorem 8.2. Formulas for Plane Figures 8.3. Formulas for Solid Figures Chapter 9: Solving Linear Inequalities Section 9.1. Basic Set Theory 9.2. Notations Used with Inequalities and Their Interpretations 9.3. Properties of Inequalities 9.4. Solving Linear Inequalities Chapter 10: Equations of Lines and Circles Section 10.1. The Cartesian Plane and Analytic Geometry 10.2. Linear Equations in Two Variables and Their Graphs 10.3. Parallel Lines and Perpendicular Lines 10.4. Equations of Circles Chapter 11: Introduction to Functions Section 11.1. Definition of a Function and Notations 11.2. Functional Equations and Evaluating Functions 11.3. Finding the Domain of a Function Chapter 12: Systems of Linear Equations Section 12.1. Definition of a System of Linear Equations 12.2. The Graphing Technique 12.3. The Substitution Method 12.4. The Elimination Method Solutions to ‘Try These’ Examples Solutions to Odd Numbered Exercises