Introductory Algebra: An Applied Approach 9th edition

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Richard N. Aufmann and Joanne S. Lockwood
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: Prealgebra Review
    • 1: Prep Test
    • 1.1: Introduction to Integers
    • 1.2: Addition and Subtraction of Integers
    • 1.3: Multiplication and Division of Integers
    • 1.4: Exponents and the Order of Operations Agreement
    • 1.5: Factoring Numbers and Prime Factorization
    • 1.6: Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers
    • 1.7: Multiplication and Division of Rational Numbers
    • 1.8: Concepts from Geometry

  • Chapter 2: Variable Expressions
    • 2: Prep Test
    • 2.1: Evaluating Variable Expressions
    • 2.2: Simplifying Variable Expressions
    • 2.3: Translating Verbal Expressions into Variable Expressions

  • Chapter 3: Solving Equations
    • 3: Prep Test
    • 3.1: Introduction to Equations
    • 3.2: The Basic Percent Equation and the Uniform Motion Equation
    • 3.3: General Equations—Part I
    • 3.4: General Equations—Part II
    • 3.5: Translating Sentences into Equations
    • 3.6: Geometry Problems
    • 3.7: Mixture and Uniform Motion Problems

  • Chapter 4: Polynomials
    • 4: Prep Test
    • 4.1: Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
    • 4.2: Multiplication of Monomials
    • 4.3: Multiplication of Polynomials
    • 4.4: Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
    • 4.5: Division of Polynomials

  • Chapter 5: Factoring
    • 5: Prep Test
    • 5.1: Common Factors
    • 5.2: Factoring Polynomials of the Form x2 + bx + c
    • 5.3: Factoring Polynomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c
    • 5.4: Special Factoring
    • 5.5: Factoring Polynomials Completely
    • 5.6: Solving Equations

  • Chapter 6: Rational Expressions
    • 6: Prep Test
    • 6.1: Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
    • 6.2: Expressing Fractions in Terms of the LCM of the Denominators
    • 6.3: Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
    • 6.4: Complex Fractions
    • 6.5: Solving Equations Containing Fractions
    • 6.6: Ratio and Proportion
    • 6.7: Literal Equations
    • 6.8: Application Problems

  • Chapter 7: Linear Equations in Two Variables
    • 7: Prep Test
    • 7.1: The Rectangular Coordinate System
    • 7.2: Linear Equations in Two Variables
    • 7.3: Intercepts and Slopes of Straight Lines
    • 7.4: Equations of Straight Lines

  • Chapter 8: Systems of Linear Equations
    • 8: Prep Test
    • 8.1: Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
    • 8.2: Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Substitution Method
    • 8.3: Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Addition Method
    • 8.4: Application Problems in Two Variables

  • Chapter 9: Inequalities
    • 9: Prep Test
    • 9.1: Sets
    • 9.2: The Addition and Multiplication Properties of Inequalities
    • 9.3: General Inequalities
    • 9.4: Graphing Linear Inequalities

  • Chapter 10: Radical Expressions
    • 10: Prep Test
    • 10.1: Introduction to Radical Expressions
    • 10.2: Addition and Subtraction of Radical Expressions
    • 10.3: Multiplication and Division of Radical Expressions
    • 10.4: Solving Equations Containing Radical Expressions

  • Chapter 11: Quadratic Equations
    • 11: Prep Test
    • 11.1: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring or by Taking Square Roots
    • 11.2: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
    • 11.3: Solving Quadratic Equations By Using the Quadratic Formula
    • 11.4: Graphing Quadratic Equations in Two Variables
    • 11.5: Application Problems

  • Chapter 12: Test Bank
    • 12: Test Bank

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