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The author and publisher of this book have used their best efforts in preparing this book. These efforts include the
development, research, and testing of the theories and programs to determine their effectiveness. The author and
publisher make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to these programs or the documentation
contained in this book. The author and publisher shall not be liable in any event for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with, or arising out of, the furnishing, performance, or use of these programs.
Reproduced by Pearson from electronic files supplied by the author.
Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
Publishing as Pearson, 75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of the publisher. Printed in the United States of America.
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-92525-1
ISBN-10: 0-321-92525-4
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Chapter 1 Foundations of Algebra..............................................................1
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Chapter 2 Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities ..............................14
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Chapter 3 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities............................53
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Chapter 4 Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities .........................80
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Chapter 5 Polynomials............................................................................106
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Chapter 6 Factoring.................................................................................123
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Chapter 7 Rational Expressions and Equations ......................................142
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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
Chapter 11 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions ................................238
Chapter 12 Conic Sections........................................................................255
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INSTRUCTOR’S
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SOLUTIONS MANUAL
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GEX PUBLISHING SERVICES
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BO
E LEMENTARY AND
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I NTERMEDIATE A LBEGRA
ST
FOURTH EDITION
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Tom Carson
Franklin Classical School
Bill E. Jordan
Seminole State College of Florida
Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Upper Saddle River
Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto
Delhi Mexico City São Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo
VERIFIEDBRAINBOOSTER
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The author and publisher of this book have used their best efforts in preparing this book. These efforts include the
development, research, and testing of the theories and programs to determine their effectiveness. The author and
publisher make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to these programs or the documentation
contained in this book. The author and publisher shall not be liable in any event for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with, or arising out of, the furnishing, performance, or use of these programs.
Reproduced by Pearson from electronic files supplied by the author.
Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc.
Publishing as Pearson, 75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of the publisher. Printed in the United States of America.
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-92525-1
ISBN-10: 0-321-92525-4
www.pearsonhighered.com
VERIFIEDBRAINBOOSTER
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CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 Foundations of Algebra..............................................................1
D
Chapter 2 Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities ..............................14
BR
Chapter 3 Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities............................53
AI
Chapter 4 Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities .........................80
N
Chapter 5 Polynomials............................................................................106
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Chapter 6 Factoring.................................................................................123
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Chapter 7 Rational Expressions and Equations ......................................142
ST
Chapter 8 More on Inequalities, Absolute Value, and Functions...........174
ER
Chapter 9 Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers .........182
Chapter 10 Quadratic Equations and Functions .......................................204
Chapter 11 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions ................................238
Chapter 12 Conic Sections........................................................................255
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