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Chapter 1 Foundations of Algebra..............................................................1
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Chapter 2 Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities ..............................14
Chapter 3 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities............................53
Chapter 4 Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities .........................80
Chapter 5 Polynomials............................................................................106
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Chapter 6 Factoring.................................................................................123
Chapter 7 Rational Expressions and Equations ......................................142
Chapter 8 More on Inequalities, Absolute Value, and Functions...........174
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Chapter 9 Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers .........182
Chapter 10 Quadratic Equations and Functions .......................................204
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Chapter 11 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions ................................238
Chapter 12 Conic Sections........................................................................255
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