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Cover of Elementary Algebra v1.0
Published: 
February 2011
Page Count: 
674
ISBN (Digital): 
978-1-4533-2737-1

Elementary Algebra

Version 1.0
By John Redden

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This textbook is suitable for the following courses: Elementary Algebra, Beginning Algebra, and Algebra 1.

Elementary Algebra is written in a clear and concise manner, making no assumption of prior algebra experience. It carefully guides students from the basics to the more advanced techniques required to be successful in the next course, Intermediate Algebra. This text is written in such a way as to maintain maximum flexibility and usability. A modular format was carefully integrated into the design. This textbook will effectively enable traditional or nontraditional approaches to elementary algebra.

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  • About the Author
  • Acknowledgments
  • Preface

    • Chapter 1: Real Numbers and Their Operations

  • 1.1 Real Numbers and the Number Line
  • 1.2 Adding and Subtracting Integers
  • 1.3 Multiplying and Dividing Integers
  • 1.4 Fractions
  • 1.5 Review of Decimals and Percents
  • 1.6 Exponents and Square Roots
  • 1.7 Order of Operations
  • 1.8 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 2: Linear Equations and Inequalities

  • 2.1 Introduction to Algebra
  • 2.2 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
  • 2.3 Solving Linear Equations: Part I
  • 2.4 Solving Linear Equations: Part II
  • 2.5 Applications of Linear Equations
  • 2.6 Ratio and Proportion Applications
  • 2.7 Introduction to Inequalities and Interval Notation
  • 2.8 Linear Inequalities (One Variable)
  • 2.9 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 3: Graphing Lines

  • 3.1 Rectangular Coordinate System
  • 3.2 Graph by Plotting Points
  • 3.3 Graph Using Intercepts
  • 3.4 Graph Using the y-Intercept and Slope
  • 3.5 Finding Linear Equations
  • 3.6 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
  • 3.7 Introduction to Functions
  • 3.8 Linear Inequalities (Two Variables)
  • 3.9 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 4: Solving Linear Systems

  • 4.1 Solving Linear Systems by Graphing
  • 4.2 Solving Linear Systems by Substitution
  • 4.3 Solving Linear Systems by Elimination
  • 4.4 Applications of Linear Systems
  • 4.5 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities (Two Variables)
  • 4.6 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 5: Polynomials and Their Operations

  • 5.1 Rules of Exponents
  • 5.2 Introduction to Polynomials
  • 5.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
  • 5.4 Multiplying Polynomials
  • 5.5 Dividing Polynomials
  • 5.6 Negative Exponents
  • 5.7 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 6: Factoring and Solving by Factoring

  • 6.1 Introduction to Factoring
  • 6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x^2 + bx + c
  • 6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax^2 + bx + c
  • 6.4 Factoring Special Binomials
  • 6.5 General Guidelines for Factoring Polynomials
  • 6.6 Solving Equations by Factoring
  • 6.7 Applications Involving Quadratic Equations
  • 6.8 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 7: Rational Expressions and Equations

  • 7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
  • 7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
  • 7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
  • 7.4 Complex Rational Expressions
  • 7.5 Solving Rational Equations
  • 7.6 Applications of Rational Equations
  • 7.7 Variation
  • 7.8 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 8: Radical Expressions and Equations

  • 8.1 Radicals
  • 8.2 Simplifying Radical Expressions
  • 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
  • 8.4 Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
  • 8.5 Rational Exponents
  • 8.6 Solving Radical Equations
  • 8.7 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Chapter 9: Solving Quadratic Equations and Graphing Parabolas

  • 9.1 Extracting Square Roots
  • 9.2 Completing the Square
  • 9.3 Quadratic Formula
  • 9.4 Guidelines for Solving Quadratic Equations and Applications
  • 9.5 Graphing Parabolas
  • 9.6 Introduction to Complex Numbers and Complex Solutions
  • 9.7 Review Exercises and Sample Exam

    • Appendix A: Appendix: Geometric Figures

  • A.1 Plane
  • A.2 Solid
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    John Redden College of the Sequoias

    John Redden (MS California State University, Northridge) is Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at the College of the Sequoias. He teaches courses ranging from prealgebra to calculus, including statistics and linear algebra. John is the author of several mathematics textbooks and a pioneer of the open source movement who has created products ranging from classroom materials to a graphing calculator application. He has also written Elementary Algebra, v2.0 that is also published by FlatWorld.

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