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Blitzer's mathematical rigor is combined with an engaging, friendly and often fun presentation for greater student appeal. Blitzer's exceptionally clear, accessible writing style combines the nuts and bolts students need with interesting and relevant examples.

Table of Contents:
  CONTENTS   A Brief Guide to Getting the Most from This Book Preface To The Student About the Author   Chapter 1: The Real Number System 1.1 Fractions 1.2 The Real Numbers 1.3 Ordered Pairs and Graphs 1.4 Basic Rules of Algebra Mid-Chapter Check Point 1.5 Addition of Real Numbers 1.6 Subtraction of Real Numbers 1.7 Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers 1.8 Exponents, Order of Operations, and Mathematical Models Group Project Summary Review Exercises Chapter Test Chapter 2: Linear Equations and Inequalities of One Variable 2.1 The Addition Property of Equality 2.2 The Multiplication Property of Equality 2.3 Solving Linear Equations 2.4 Formulas and Percents Mid-Chapter Check Point 2.5 An Introduction to Problem Solving 2.6 Solving Linear Inequalities Group Project Summary Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1- 2) Chapter Test Chapter 3: Problem Solving 3.1 Further Problem Solving 3.2 Ratio and Proportion Mid-Chapter Check Point 3.3 Problem Solving in Geometry Group Project Summary Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1- 3) Chapter Test Chapter 4: Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables 4.1 Graphing Equations in Two Variables 4.2 Graphing Linear Equations Using Intercepts 4.3 Slope 4.4 The Slope-Intercept Form of the Equation of a Line Mid-Chapter Check Point 4.5 The Point-Slope Form of the Equation of a Line 4.6 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables Group Project Summary Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1- 4) Chapter Test Chapter 5: Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities 5.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing 5.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Substitution Method 5.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Addition Method Mid-Chapter Check Point 5.4 Problem Solving Using Systems of Equations 5.5 Systems of Linear Inequalities Group Project Summary Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1- 5) Chapter Test Chapter 6: Exponents and Polynomials 6.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 6.2 Multiplying Polynomials 6.3 Special Products 6.4 Polynomials in Several Variables Mid-Chapter Check Point 6.5 Dividing Polynomials 6.6 Dividing Polynomials by Binomials 6.7 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation Group Project Summary Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1- 6) Chapter Test Chapter 7: Factoring Polynomials 7.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring By Grouping 7.2 Factoring Trinomials Whose Leading Coefficient Is One 7.3 Factoring Trinomials Whose Leading Coefficient Is Not One Mid-Chapter Check Point   7.4 Factoring Special Forms 7.5 A General Factoring Strategy 7.6 Solving Quadratic Equations By Factoring           Group Project Summary Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1- 7) Chapter Test Chapter 8: Rational Expressions 8.1 Rational Expressions and Their Simplification 8.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator 8.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Different Denominators Mid-Chapter Check Point 8.5 Complex Rational Expressions 8.6 Solving Rational Equations 8.7 Applications Using Rational Equations and Variation Group Project Summary Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1- 8) Chapter Test Chapter 9: Roots and Radicals 9.1 Finding Roots 9.2 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals 9.3 Operations with Radicals Mid-Chapter Check Point 9.4 Rationalizing the Denominator 9.5 Radical Equations 9.6 Rational Exponents Group Project Summary Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1- 9) Chapter Test Chapter 10: Quadratic Equations and Functions 10.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property 10.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square Root 10.3 The Quadratic Formula Mid-Chapter Check Point 10.4 Imaginary Numbers as Solutions of Quadratic Equations 10.5 Graphs of Quadratic Equations 10.6 Introduction to Functions Group Project Summary Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1- 10) Chapter Test   Answers to Selected Exercises Graphing Answer Section Applications Index Subject Index Photo Credits


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780131492622
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 28 mm
  • Width: 261 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0131492624
  • Publisher Date: 08 Apr 2005
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No of Pages: 720
  • Weight: 1600 gr


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