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CENGAGE Intermediate Algebra 9Th Ed. by MCKEAGUE C P
Ideal for lecture-format courses taught at the post-secondary level, INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, 9e, International Edition makes algebra accessible and engaging. Author Charles "Pat" McKeague's passion for teaching mathematics is apparent on every page. With many years of experience teaching mathematics, he knows how to write in a way that you will understand and appreciate. His attention to detail and exceptionally clear writing style help you to move through each new concept with ease, and real-world applications in every chapter highlight the relevance of what you are learning._x000D_ _x000D_
1. BASIC PROPERTIES AND DEFINITIONS. _x000D_
Fundamental Definitions and Notation. Sets. The Real Numbers. Simple and Compound Inequalities. Properties of Real Numbers. Arithmetic with Real Numbers. Recognizing Patterns. _x000D_
2. EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES IN ONE VARIABLE. _x000D_
Linear Equations in One Variable. Formulas. Applications. Linear Inequalities in One Variable. Equations with Absolute Value. Inequalities Involving Absolute Value. _x000D_
3. EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES IN TWO VARIABLES. _x000D_
Paired Data and the Rectangular Coordinate System. The Slope of a Line. The Equation of a Line. Linear Inequalities in Two Variables. Introduction to Functions. Function Notation. Algebra and Composition with Functions. Variation. _x000D_
4. SYSTEMS OF LINEAR EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES. _x000D_
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables. Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables. Applications of Linear Systems. Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems. Systems of Linear Inequalities. _x000D_
5. EXPONENTS AND POLYNOMIALS. _x000D_
Properties of Exponents. Polynomials, Sums, and Differences. Multiplication of Polynomials. The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping. Factoring Trinomials. Special Factoring. Factoring: A General Review. Solving Equations by Factoring. _x000D_
6. RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS AND RATIONAL FUNCTIONS. _x000D_
Basic Properties and Reducing to Lower Terms. Division of Polynomials and Difference Quotients. Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions. Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions. Complex Fractions. Equations and Graphs with Rational Functions. Applications. _x000D_
7. RATIONAL EXPONENTS AND ROOTS. _x000D_
Rational Exponents. More Expressions Involving Rational Exponents. Simplified Form for Radicals. Addition and Subtraction of Radical Expressions. Multiplication and Division of Radical Expressions. Equations with Radicals. Complex Numbers. _x000D_
8. QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS. _x000D_
Completing the Square. The Quadratic Formula. Additional Items Involving Solutions to Equations. Equations Quadratic in Form. Graphing Parabolas. Quadratic Inequalities. _x000D_
9. EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS. _x000D_
Exponential Functions. The Inverse of a Function. Logarithms Are Exponents. Properties of Logarithms. Common Logarithms and Natural Logarithms. Exponential Equations and Change of Base. _x000D_
10. CONIC SECTIONS. _x000D_
The Circle. Ellipses and Hyperbolas. Second-Degree Inequalities and Nonlinear Systems. _x000D_
11. SEQUENCE AND SERIES. _x000D_
Sequences. Series. Arithmetic Sequences. Geometric Sequences. The Binomial Expansion. _x000D_
Appendix._x000D_
A. Resources._x000D_
B. Introduction to Determinants. _x000D_
C. Cramer's Rule. _x000D_
D. Synthetic Division._x000D_