Elementary Algebra Plus NEW MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.   Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase.   Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code.   Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.   -- This package consists of the textbook plus an access kit for MyMathLab/MyStatLab.   The Sullivan/Struve/Mazzarella Algebra program is designed to motivate students to “do the math”— at home or in the lab—and supports a variety of learning environments. The text is known for its two-column example format that provides annotations to the left of the algebra. These annotations explain what the authors are about to do in each step (instead of what was just done), just as an instructor would do.     MyMathLab provides a wide range of homework, tutorial, and assessment tools that make it easy to manage your course online.   0321894049 / 9780321894045 Elementary Algebra Plus MyMathLab -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0321431308 / 9780321431301 MyMathLab/MyStatLab -- Glue-in Access Card 0321654064 / 9780321654069 MyMathLab Inside Star Sticker 0321880153 / 9780321880154 Elementary Algebra  

Table of Contents:
1. Operations on Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions 1.1 Success in Mathematics 1.2 Fractions, Decimals, and Percents 1.3 The Number Systems and the Real Number Line 1.4 Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Integers 1.5 Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Rational Numbers 1.6 Properties of Real Numbers 1.7 Exponents and the Order of Operations 1.8 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions   2. Equations and Inequalities on One Variable 2.1 Linear Equations: The Addition and Multiplication Properties of Equality 2.2 Linear Equations: Using the Properties Together 2.3 Solving Linear Equations Involving Fractions and Decimals; Classifying Equations 2.4 Evaluating Formulas and Solving Formulas for a Variable 2.5 Problem Solving: Direct Translation 2.6 Problem Solving: Problems Involving Percent 2.7 Problem Solving: Geometry and Uniform Motion 2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable   3. Introduction to Graphing and Equations of Lines 3.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System and Equations in Two Variables 3.2 Graphing Equations in Two Variables 3.3 Slope 3.4 Slope-Intercept Form of a Line 3.5 Point-Slope Form of a Line   3.6 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 3.7 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables   4. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities 4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing 4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using Substitution 4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using Elimination 4.4 Solving Direct Translation, Geometry, and Uniform Motion Problems Using Systems of Linear Equations 4.5 Solving Mixture Problems Using Systems of Linear Equations 4.6 Systems of Linear Inequalities   5. Exponents and Polynomials 5.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 5.2 Multiplying Monomials: The Product and Power Rules 5.3 Multiplying Polynomials 5.4 Dividing Monomials: The Quotient Rule and Integer Exponents 5.5 Dividing Polynomials 5.6 Applying the Exponent Rules: Scientific Notation   6. Factoring Polynomials 6.1 Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping 6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x^2 + bx + c 6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax^2 + bx + c, a not= 1 6.4 Factoring Special Products 6.5 Summary of Factoring Techniques 6.6 Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring 6.7 Modeling and Solving Problems with Quadratic Equations   7. Rational Expressions and Equations 7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions 7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with a Common Denominator 7.4 Finding the Least Common Denominator and Forming Equivalent Rational Expressions 7.5 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators 7.6 Complex Rational Expressions 7.7 Rational Equations 7.8 Models Involving Rational Equations 7.9 Variation   8. Roots and Radicals 8.1 Introduction to Square Roots 8.2 Simplifying Square Roots 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Square Roots 8.4 Multiplying Expressions with Square Roots 8.5 Dividing Expressions with Square Roots 8.6 Solving Equations Containing Square Roots 8.7 Higher Roots and Rational Exponents   9. Quadratic Equations 9.1 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property 9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square 9.3 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula 9.4 Problem Solving Using Quadratic Equations 9.5 The Complex Number System   10. Graphs of Quadratic Equations in Two Variables and an Introduction to Functions 10.1 Quadratic Equations in Two Variables 10.2 Relations 10.3 An Introduction to Functions Appendix A: Table of Square Roots Appendix B: Geometry Review Answers to Selected Exercises Graphing Answer Section Applications Index Subject Index

About the Author :
Michael Sullivan, III is a full-time professor of mathematics at Joliet Jr. College. His training is in mathematics, statistics, and economics and he has more than 18 years experience as an instructor. His publications with Pearson cover developmental math, precalculus, and introductory statistics. Most recently, Mike has been highly involved in Course Redesign at Joliet Junior College. His experience in course redesign and writing texts for the college-level math and statistics courses gives him a unique insight into where students are headed after the developmental math track, and what they need to do to be successful. Mike is the father of three children and an avid golfer. Katherine Struve is a full-time instructor with Columbus State Community College and has more than 30 years experience in the classroom. She is in tune with the challenges of teaching mathematics at a large, urban community college. She has served as the Lead Instructor of Developmental Mathematics and has been involved in the recent course redesign effort at Columbus State.   Janet Mazzarella is a full-time instructor at Southwestern College and has more than 18 years experience teaching a wide range of courses from arithmetic through calculus. She helped develop the self-paced developmental math program and spent two years serving as its director. Along with Mike and Kathy, Janet has also been active in the course redesign initiative at her institution.