Table Of Content1. Introduction to Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions 1.1 Introduction to Algebra 1.2 The Real Numbers 1.3 Addition of Real Numbers 1.4 Subtraction of Real Numbers Mid-Chapter Review 1.5 Multiplication of Real Numbers 1.6 Division of Real Numbers 1.7 Properties of Real Numbers 1.8 Simplifying Expressions; Order of Operations Summary and Review Test 2. Solving Equations and Inequalities 2.1 Solving Equations: The Addition Principle 2.2 Solving Equations: The Multiplication Principle 2.3 Using the Principles Together 2.4 Formulas Mid-Chapter Review 2.5 Applications of Percent 2.6 Applications and Problem Solving Translating for Success 2.7 Solving Inequalities 2.8 Applications and Problem Solving with Inequalities Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 3. Graphs of Linear Equations 3.1 Introduction to Graphing 3.2 Graphing Linear Equations 3.3 More with Graphing and Intercepts Visualizing for Success Mid-Chapter Review 3.4 Slope and Applications Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 4. Polynomials: Operations 4.1 Integers as Exponents 4.2 Exponents and Scientific Notation 4.3 Introduction to Polynomials 4.4 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials 4.5 Multiplication of Polynomials 4.6 Special Products Visualizing for Success 4.7 Operations with Polynomials in Several Variables 4.8 Division of Polynomials Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 5. Polynomials: Factoring 5.1 Introduction to Factoring 5.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Type x2 + bx + c 5.3 Factoring ax2 + bx + c, a ≠1 : The FOIL Method 5.4 Factoring ax2 + bx + c, a ≠1 : The ac -Method Mid-Chapter Review 5.5 Factoring Trinomial Squares and Differences of Squares 5.6 Factoring Sums or Differences of Cubes 5.7 Factoring: A General Strategy 5.8 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring 5.9 Applications of Quadratic Equations Translating for Success Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 6. Rational Expressions and Equations 6.1 Multiplying and Simplifying Rational Expressions 6.2 Division and Reciprocals 6.3 Least Common Multiples and Denominators 6.4 Adding Rational Expressions 6.5 Subtracting Rational Expressions Mid-Chapter Review 6.6 Complex Rational Expressions 6.7 Solving Rational Equations 6.8 Applications Using Rational Equations and Proportions Translating for Success 6.9 Variation and Applications Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 7. Graphs, Functions, and Applications 7.1 Functions and Graphs 7.2 Finding Domain and Range Mid-Chapter Review 7.3 Linear Functions: Graphs and Slope 7.4 More on Graphing Linear Equations Visualizing for Success 7.5 Finding Equations of Lines; Applications Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 8. Systems of Equations 8.1 Systems of Equations in Two Variables 8.2 Solving by Substitution 8.3 Solving by Elimination 8.4 Solving Applied Problems: Two Equations Translating for Success Mid-Chapter Review 8.5 Systems of Equations in Three Variables 8.6 Solving Applied Problems: Three Equations Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 9. More on Inequalities 9.1 Sets, Inequalities, and Interval Notation Translating for Success 9.2 Intersections, Unions, and Compound Inequalities Mid-Chapter Review 9.3 Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities 9.4 Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables Visualizing for Success Summary and Review Test Cumulative Review 10. Radical Expressions, Equations, and Functions 10.1 Radical Expressions and Functions 10.2 Rational Numbers as Exponents 10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions 10.4 Addition, Subtraction, and
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