{"product_id":"elementary-and-intermediate-algebra-9780073384467","title":"Elementary and Intermediate Algebra","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElementary and Intermediate Algebra, 5th edition, by Baratto, Bergman, and Hutchison\u003c\/b\u003e is part of the latest offerings in the successful Hutchison Series in Mathematics. The book is designed for a two-semester course sequence in beginning algebra and intermediate algebra is appropriate for lecture, learning center, laboratory, and self-paced settings. The fifth edition continues the seriesâ hallmark approach of encouraging mastery of mathematics through careful practice. The text provides detailed, straightforward explanations and accessible pedagogy to help students \u003cb\u003egrow their math skills from the ground up.\u003c\/b\u003e The authors use a three-pronged approach of \u003cb\u003ecommunication, pattern recognition, and problem solving\u003c\/b\u003e to present concepts understandably, stimulate critical-thinking skills, and stress reading and communication skills in order to help students become effective problem-solvers. Features such as Tips for Student Success, Check Yourself exercises, and Activities unde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cp\u003eApplications Index\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 0. Prealgebra Review\u003cp\u003e0.1 A Review of Fractions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.2 Real Numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.3 Adding and Subtracting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.4 Multiplying and Dividing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.5 Exponents and Order of Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 0: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 0: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 0: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 1. From Arithmetic to Algebra\u003cp\u003e1.1 Transition to Algebra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivity 1: Exchanging Money\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.2 Evaluating Algebraic Expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.3 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.4 Solving Equations with the Addition Property\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.5 Solving Equations with the Multiplication Property\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.6 Combining the Rules to Solve Equations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.7 Linear Inequalities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 2. Functions and Graphs\u003cp\u003e2.1 Formulas and Problem Solving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivity 2: Graphing with a Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.2 Sets and Set Notation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.3 Two Variable Equations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.4 The Cartesian Coordinate System\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.5 Relations and Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.6 Tables and Graphs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 0-2: Cumulative Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 3. Graphing Linear Functions\u003cp\u003e3.1 Graphing Linear Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivity 3: Linear Regression: A Graphing Calculator Activity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.2 The Slope of a Line\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.3 Linear Equations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.4 Rate of Change and Linear Regression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.5 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 0-3: Cumulative Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e4. Systems of Linear Equations\u003cp\u003e4.1 Graphing Systems of Linear Equations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivity 4: Agricultural Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.2 Solving Equations in One Variable Graphically\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.3 Systems of Equations in Two Variables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.4 Systems of Equations in Three Variables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.5 Systems of Linear Inequalities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 0-4: Cumulative Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 5. Exponents and Polynomials\u003cp\u003e5.1 Positive Integer Exponents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivity 5: Wealth and Compound Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.2 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.3 Introduction to Polynomials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.4 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.5 Multiplying Polynomials and Special Products\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.6 Dividing Polynomials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 0-5: Cumulative Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 6. Factoring Polynomials\u003cp\u003e6.1 An Introduction to Factoring\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivity 6: ISBN’s and the Check Digit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.2 Factoring Special Polynomials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.3 Factoring: Trial and Error\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.4 Factoring: The ac Method\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.5 Factoring Strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.6 Factoring and Problem Solving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 0-6: Cumulative Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 7. Radicals and Exponents\u003cp\u003e7.1 Roots and Radicals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivity 7: The Swing of a Pendulum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.2 Simplifying Radical Expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.3 Operations on Radicals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.4 Solving Radical Equations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.5 Rational Exponents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.6 Complex Numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 0-7: Cumulative Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 8. Quadratic Equations\u003cp\u003e8.1 Solving Quadratic Equations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivity 8: The Gravity Model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.2 The Quadratic Formula\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.3 An Introduction to Parabolas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.4 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 0-8: Cumulative Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eChapter 9. Rational Expressions\u003cp\u003e9.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivity 9: Communicating Mathematical Ideas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.4 Complex Rational Expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.5 Graphing Rational Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.6 Rational Equations and Problem Solving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 0-9: Cumulative Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 10. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions\u003cp\u003e10.1 Algebra of Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivity 10: Half-Life and Decay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.2 Composition of Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.3 Inverse Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.4 Exponential Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.5 Logarithmic Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.6 Properties of Logarithms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.7 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Summary Exercises\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Chapter Test\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 0-10: Cumulative Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAppendices\u003cp\u003eA.1 Solving Inequalities in One Variable Graphically\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA.2 Solving Absolute-Value Equations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA.3 Solving Absolute-Value Equations Graphically\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA.4 Solving Absolute-Value Inequalities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA.5 Solving Absolute-Value Inequalities Graphically\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnswers to Reading Your Text, Summary Exercises, Chapter Tests, and Cumulative Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education - Europe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49524354416983,"sku":"9780073384467","price":226.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780073384467.jpg?v=1731856446","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/elementary-and-intermediate-algebra-9780073384467","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}