Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Gets them engaged. Keeps them engaged. Bob Blitzer’s use of realistic applications instantly piques students’ curiosity about the presence of mathematical concepts in the world around them. These applications are apparent throughout the entire program–from his relatable examples, friendly writing style, and thought-provoking features in the textbook, to the enhanced digital resources in the MyMathLab course. Blitzer pulls from topics that are relevant to college students, often from pop culture and everyday life, to ensure that students will actually use their learning resources to achieve success. With an expansion of the series to now include a Developmental Math “all-in-one” text  (with content spanning prealgebra through intermediate algebra), and with an enhanced media program accompanying this revision, developmental students at all levels will see how math applies to their daily lives and culture.   Also available with MyMathLab MyMathLab® is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them absorb course material and understand difficult concepts.     Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyMathLab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyMathLab, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.   If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyMathLab, search for: 0134189019 / 9780134189017 * Intermediate Algebra for College Students Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134178947 / 9780134178943 * Intermediate Algebra for College Students 0134178947 / 9780134178943 * Intermediate Algebra for College Students 0321654064 / 9780321654069 * MyMathLab Inside Star Sticker Cover Title Page Copyright Page Acknowledgments Table of Contents Preface To the Student About the Author 1 Algebra, Mathematical Models, and Problem Solving 1.1 Algebraic Expressions, Real Numbers, and Interval Notation 1.2 Operations with Real Numbers and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 1.3 Graphing Equations 1.4 Solving Linear Equations Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 1.1–Section 1.4 1.5 Problem Solving and Using Formulas 1.6 Properties of Integral Exponents 1.7 Scienti˜c Notation Chapter 1 Summary Chapter 1 Review Exercises Chapter 1 Test 2 Functions and Linear Functions 2.1 Introduction to Functions 2.2 Graphs of Functions 2.3 The Algebra of Functions Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 2.1–Section 2.3 2.4 Linear Functions and Slope 2.5 The Point-Slope Form of the Equation of a Line Chapter 2 Summary Chapter 2 Review Exercises Chapter 2 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1–2) 3 Systems of Linear Equations 3.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 3.2 Problem Solving and Business Applications Using Systems of Equations 3.3 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 3.1–Section 3.3 3.4 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems 3.5 Determinants and Cramer’s Rule Chapter 3 Summary Chapter 3 Review Exercises Chapter 3 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1–3) 4 Inequalities and Problem Solving 4.1 Solving Linear Inequalities 4.2 Compound Inequalities 4.3 Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 4.1–Section 4.3 4.4 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables 4.5 Linear Programming Chapter 4 Summary Chapter 4 Review Exercises Chapter 4 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1–4) 5 Polynomials, Polynomial Functions, and Factoring 5.1 Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions 5.2 Multiplication of Polynomials 5.3 Greatest Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping 5.4 Factoring Trinomials Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 5.1–Section 5.4 5.5 Factoring Special Forms 5.6 A General Factoring Strategy 5.7 Polynomial Equations and Their Applications Chapter 5 Summary Chapter 5 Review Exercises Chapter 5 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1–5) 6 Rational Expressions, Functions, and Equations 6.1 Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying and Dividing 6.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions 6.3 Complex Rational Expressions 6.4 Division of Polynomials Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 6.1–Section 6.4 6.5 Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem 6.6 Rational Equations 6.7 Formulas and Applications of Rational Equations 6.8 Modeling Using Variation Chapter 6 Summary Chapter 6 Review Exercises Chapter 6 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1–6) 7 Radicals, Radical Functions, and Rational Exponents 7.1 Radical Expressions and Functions 7.2 Rational Exponents 7.3 Multiplying and Simplifying Radical Expressions 7.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Dividing Radical Expressions Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 7.1–Section 7.4 7.5 Multiplying with More Than One Term and Rationalizing Denominators 7.6 Radical Equations 7.7 Complex Numbers Chapter 7 Summary Chapter 7 Review Exercises Chapter 7 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1–7) 8 Quadratic Equations and Functions 8.1 The Square Root Property and Completing the Square 8.2 The Quadratic Formula 8.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 8.1–Section 8.3 8.4 Equations Quadratic in Form 8.5 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities Chapter 8 Summary Chapter 8 Review Exercises Chapter 8 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1–8) 9 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 9.1 Exponential Functions 9.2 Composite and Inverse Functions 9.3 Logarithmic Functions 9.4 Properties of Logarithms Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 9.1–Section 9.4 9.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 9.6 Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data Chapter 9 Summary Chapter 9 Review Exercises Chapter 9 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1–9) 10 Conic Sections and Systems of Nonlinear Equations 10.1 Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles 10.2 The Ellipse 10.3 The Hyperbola Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 10.1–Section 10.3 10.4 The Parabola; Identifying Conic Sections 10.5 Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables Chapter 10 Summary Chapter 10 Review Exercises Chapter 10 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1–10) 11 Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem 11.1 Sequences and Summation Notation 11.2 Arithmetic Sequences 11.3 Geometric Sequences and Series Mid-Chapter Check Point—Section 11.1–Section 11.3 11.4 The Binomial Theorem Chapter 11 Summary Chapter 11 Review Exercises Chapter 11 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters 1–11) Appendix Where Did That Come From? Selected Proofs Answers to Selected Exercises Applications Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y Subject Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Photo Credits