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,Table of Content
P. Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
P.1 Algebraic Expressions, Mathematical Models, and Real Numbers
P.2 Exponents and Scientific Notation
P.3 Radicals and Rational Exponents
P.4 Polynomials
Mid-Chapter Check Point
P.5 Factoring Polynomials
P.6 Rational Expressions
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter P Test
1. Equations and Inequalities
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1.1 Graphs and Graphing Utilities
1.2 Linear Equations and Rational Equations
1.3 Models and Applications
1.4 Complex Numbers
1.5 Quadratic Equations
Mid-Chapter Check Point
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1.6 Other Types of Equations
1.7 Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 1 Test
2. Functions and Graphs
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2.1 Basics of Functions and Their Graphs
2.2 More on Functions and Their Graphs
2.3 Linear Functions and Slope
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2.4 More on Slope
Mid-Chapter Check Point
2.5 Transformations of Functions
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2.6 Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions
2.7 Inverse Functions
2.8 Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles
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Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 2 Test
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Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1 - 2
3. Polynomial and Rational Functions
3.1 Quadratic Functions
3.2 Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs
3.3 Dividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor Theorems
3.4 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
Mid-Chapter Check Point
3.5 Rational Functions and Their Graphs
3.6 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
3.7 Modeling Using Variation
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 3 Test
,Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1 - 3
4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
4.1 Exponential Functions
4.2 Logarithmic Functions
4.3 Properties of Logarithms
Mid-Chapter Check Point
4.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
4.5 Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 4 Test
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1 - 4
5. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
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5.2 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
5.3 Partial Fractions
5.4 Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables
Mid-Chapter Check Point
5.5 Systems of Inequalities
5.6 Linear Programming
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Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 5 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1 - 5
6. Matrices and Determinants
6.1 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems
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6.2 Inconsistent and Dependent Systems and Their Applications
6.3 Matrix Operations and Their Applications
Mid-Chapter Check Point
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6.4 Multiplicative Inverses of Matrices and Matrix Equations
6.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
Summary, Review, and Test
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Review Exercises
Chapter 6 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1 - 6
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7. Conic Sections
7.1 The Ellipse
7.2 The Hyperbola
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Mid-Chapter Check Point
7.3 The Parabola
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 7 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1 - 7
8. Sequences, Induction, and Probability
8.1 Sequences and Summation Notation
8.2 Arithmetic Sequences
8.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
Mid-Chapter Check Point
8.4 Mathematical Induction
8.5 The Binomial Theorem
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8.7 Probability
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 8 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1-8
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MANUAL
College Algebra | 8th edition
By Robert F. Blitzer
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P. Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
P.1 Algebraic Expressions, Mathematical Models, and Real Numbers
P.2 Exponents and Scientific Notation
P.3 Radicals and Rational Exponents
P.4 Polynomials
Mid-Chapter Check Point
P.5 Factoring Polynomials
P.6 Rational Expressions
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter P Test
1. Equations and Inequalities
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1.1 Graphs and Graphing Utilities
1.2 Linear Equations and Rational Equations
1.3 Models and Applications
1.4 Complex Numbers
1.5 Quadratic Equations
Mid-Chapter Check Point
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1.6 Other Types of Equations
1.7 Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 1 Test
2. Functions and Graphs
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2.1 Basics of Functions and Their Graphs
2.2 More on Functions and Their Graphs
2.3 Linear Functions and Slope
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2.4 More on Slope
Mid-Chapter Check Point
2.5 Transformations of Functions
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2.6 Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions
2.7 Inverse Functions
2.8 Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles
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Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 2 Test
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Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1 - 2
3. Polynomial and Rational Functions
3.1 Quadratic Functions
3.2 Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs
3.3 Dividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor Theorems
3.4 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
Mid-Chapter Check Point
3.5 Rational Functions and Their Graphs
3.6 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
3.7 Modeling Using Variation
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 3 Test
,Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1 - 3
4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
4.1 Exponential Functions
4.2 Logarithmic Functions
4.3 Properties of Logarithms
Mid-Chapter Check Point
4.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
4.5 Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 4 Test
Cumulative Review Exercises Chapters 1 - 4
5. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
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5.2 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
5.3 Partial Fractions
5.4 Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables
Mid-Chapter Check Point
5.5 Systems of Inequalities
5.6 Linear Programming
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Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 5 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1 - 5
6. Matrices and Determinants
6.1 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems
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6.2 Inconsistent and Dependent Systems and Their Applications
6.3 Matrix Operations and Their Applications
Mid-Chapter Check Point
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6.4 Multiplicative Inverses of Matrices and Matrix Equations
6.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
Summary, Review, and Test
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Review Exercises
Chapter 6 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1 - 6
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7. Conic Sections
7.1 The Ellipse
7.2 The Hyperbola
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Mid-Chapter Check Point
7.3 The Parabola
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 7 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1 - 7
8. Sequences, Induction, and Probability
8.1 Sequences and Summation Notation
8.2 Arithmetic Sequences
8.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
Mid-Chapter Check Point
8.4 Mathematical Induction
8.5 The Binomial Theorem
, 8.6 Counting Principles, Permutations, and Combinations
8.7 Probability
Summary, Review, and Test
Review Exercises
Chapter 8 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1-8
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