Brooks/Cole Intermediate Algebra: An Applied Approach

With its complete, interactive, objective-based approach, Intermediate Algebra: An Applied Approach, is a best-seller in this market. The Seventh Edition provides mathematically sound and comprehensive coverage of the topics considered essential in an intermediate algebra course. An Instructor's Annotated Edition features a comprehensive selection of instructor support materials. The Aufmann Interactive Method is incorporated throughout the text, ensuring that students interact with and master the concepts as they are presented. This approach is especially important in the context of rapidly growing distance-learning and self-paced laboratory situations. Review Note: Each chapter begins with a Prep Test and concludes with a Chapter Summary, Review Exercises, and Test. Chapters 2-6 are followed by Cumulative Review Exercises. 1. Review of Real Numbers Section 1.1 Introduction to Real Numbers Section 1.2 Operations on Rational Numbers Section 1.3 Variable Expressions Section 1.4 Verbal Expressions and Variable Expressions Focus on Problem Solving: Polya's Four-Step Process Projects and Group Activities: Water Displacement 2. First-Degree Equations and Inequalities Section 2.1 Solving First-Degree Equations Section 2.2 Applications: Puzzle Problems Section 2.3 Applications: Mixture and Uniform Motion Problems Section 2.4 First-Degree Inequalities Section 2.5 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities Focus on Problem Solving: Understand the Problem Projects and Group Activities: Electricity 3. Linear Functions and Inequalities in Two Variables Section 3.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System Section 3.2 Introduction to Functions Section 3.3 Linear Functions Section 3.4 Slope of a Straight Line Section 3.5 Finding Equations of Lines Section 3.6 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Section 3.7 Inequalities in Two Variables Focus on Problem Solving: Find a Pattern Projects and Group Activities: Evaluating a Function with a Graphing Calculator, Introduction to Graphing Calculators, Wind-Chill Index 4. Systems of Equations and Inequalities Section 4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing and by the Substitution Method Section 4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Addition Method Section 4.3 Solving Systems of Equations by Using Determinants Section 4.4 Application Problems Section 4.5 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities Focus on Problem Solving: Solve an Easier Problem Projects and Group Activities: Using a Graphing Calculator to Solve a System of Equations 5. Polynomials Section 5.1 Exponential Expressions Section 5.2 Introduction to Polynomial Functions Section 5.3 Multiplication of Polynomials Section 5.4 Division of Polynomials Section 5.5 Factoring Polynomials Section 5.6 Special Factoring Section 5.7 Solving Equations by Factoring Focus on Problem Solving: Find a Counterexample Projects and Group Activities: Astronomical Distances and Scientific Notation 6. Rational Expressions Section 6.1 Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions Section 6.2 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions Section 6.3 Complex Fractions Section 6.4 Ratio and Proportion Section 6.5 Rational Equations Section 6.6 Variation Focus on Problem Solving: Implication Projects and Group Activities: Graphing Variation Equations, Transformers 7. Exponents and Radicals Section 7.1 Rational Exponents and Radical Expressions Section 7.2 Operations on Radical Expressions Section 7.3 Solving Equations Containing Radical Expressions Section 7.4 Complex Numbers Focus on Problem Solving: Another Look at Polya's Four-Step Process Projects and Group Activities: Solving Radical Equations with a Graphing Calculator, The Golden Rectangle 8. Quadratic Equations Section 8.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring or by Taking Square Roots Section 8.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square Section 8.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula Section 8.4 Solving Equations that ar