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Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Sixth Edition was written to provide a solid foundation in algebra for students who might not have previous experience in algebra. Specific care was taken to make sure students have the most up-to-date, relevant text preparation for their next mathematics course or for nonmathematical courses that require an understanding of algebraic fundamentals. I have tried to achieve this by writing a user-friendly text that is keyed to objectives and contains many worked-out examples. As suggested by AMATYC and the NCTM Standards (plus Addenda), real-life and real-data applications, data interpretation, conceptual understanding, problem solving, writing, cooperative learning, appropriate use of technology, number sense, estimation, critical thinking, and geometric concepts are emphasized and integrated throughout the book.
The many factors that contributed to the success of the previous editions have been retained. In preparing the Sixth Edition, I considered comments and suggestions of colleagues, students, and many users of the prior edition throughout the country.
Review of real numbers
Equations, inequalities, and problem solving
Graphing
Solving systems of linear equations
Exponents and polynomials
Factoring polynomials
Rational expressions
More on functions and graphs
Inequalities and absolute value
Rational exponents, radicals, and complex numbers
Quadratic equations and functions
Exponential and logarithmic functions
Conic sections
Sequences, series, and the binomial theorem
Appendices
Operations on decimals/table of percent,
Decimal, and fraction equivalents
Review of algebra topics
An introduction to using a graphing utility
Solving systems of equations by matrices
Solving systems of equations using determinants
Mean, median, and mode
Review of angles, lines, and special triangles