Intermediate Algebra for College Students

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NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For Books a la Carte editions that include MyLabTM or MasteringTM, several versions may exist for each title – including customized versions for individual schools – and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use MyLab or Mastering products. For courses in Intermediate Algebra.

Making math clear The Angel/Runde author team has developed a text and MyLabTM program that uses short, concise sentences and clearly laid-out examples to ensure that all students develop a true understanding of algebra. In this revision, the authors retain this hallmark clarity of language to build the foundation of understanding algebra, while revamping exercise sets and creating new MyLab Math resources to give students a comprehensive learning and practice environment. Angel/Runde offers market-leading content written by author-educators, tightly integrated with the #1 choice in digital learning – MyLab Math. Bringing the authors’ voice and approach into the MyLab course gives students the clarity, motivation, and understanding they need to master algebra.
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About our authors

Allen Angel received his BS and MS in mathematics from SUNY at New Paltz. He completed additional graduate work at Rutgers University. He taught at Sullivan County Community College and Monroe Community College, where he served as chairperson of the Mathematics Department. He served as Assistant Director of the National Science Foundation at Rutgers University for the summers of 1967 – 1970. He was President of The New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (NYSMATYC). He also served as Northeast Vice President of the American Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC). Allen lives in Palm Harbor, Florida but spends his summers in Penfield, New York. He enjoys playing tennis and watching sports. He also enjoys traveling with his wife Kathy.

Dennis Runde received his BS and MS in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and Milwaukee, respectively. He has a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of South Florida. He has been teaching for 27 years at State College of Florida – Manatee – Sarasota. His interests include reading, history, fishing, trivia contests and cooking. He and his wife Kristin are the proud parents of their 3 sons Alex, Nick and Max.

1. Basic Concepts
   • 1.1 Study Skills for Success in Mathematics, and Using a Calculator
   • 1.2 Sets and Other Basic Concepts
   • 1.3 Properties of and Operations with Real Numbers
   • 1.4 Order of Operations
     • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 1.1—1.4
   • 1.5 Exponents
   • 1.6 Scientific Notation
2. Equations and Inequalities
   • 2.1 Solving Linear Equations
   • 2.2 Problem Solving and Using Formulas
   • 2.3 Applications of Algebra
     • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 2.1—2.3
   • 2.4 Additional Application Problems
   • 2.5 Solving Linear Inequalities
   • 2.6 Solving Equations and Inequalities Containing Absolute Values
3. Graphs and Functions
   • 3.1 Graphs
   • 3.2 Functions
   • 3.3 Linear Functions: Graphs and Applications
   • 3.4 The Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation
     • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 3.1—3.4
   • 3.5 The Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation
   • 3.6 The Algebra of Functions
   • 3.7 Graphing Linear Inequalities
4. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
   • 4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
   • 4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
   • 4.3 Systems of Linear Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
     • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 4.1—4.3
   • 4.4 Solving Systems of Equations Using Matrices
   • 4.5 Solving Systems of Equations Using Determinants and Cramer’s Rule
   • 4.6 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
5. Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
   • 5.1 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
   • 5.2 Multiplication of Polynomials
   • 5.3 Division of Polynomials and Synthetic Division
   • 5.4 Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial and Factoring by Grouping
     • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 5.1—5.4
   • 5.5 Factoring Trinomials
   • 5.6 Special Factoring Formulas
   • 5.7 A General Review of Factoring
   • 5.8 Polynomial Equations
6. Rational Expressions and Equations
   • 6.1 The Domains of Rational Functions and Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
   • 6.2 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
   • 6.3 Complex Fractions
   • 6.4 Solving Rational Equations
     • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 6.1—6.4
   • 6.5 Rational Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
   • 6.6 Variation
7. Roots, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
   • 7.1 Roots and Radicals
   • 7.2 Rational Exponents
   • 7.3 Simplifying Radicals
   • 7.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radicals
     • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 7.1—7.4
   • 7.5 Dividing Radicals
   • 7.6 Solving Radical Equations
   • 7.7 Complex Numbers
8. Quadratic Functions
   • 8.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
   • 8.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
   • 8.3 Quadratic Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
     • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 8.1—8.3
   • 8.4 Writing Equations in Quadratic Form
   • 8.5 Graphing Quadratic Functions
   • 8.6 Quadratic and Other Inequalities in One Variable
9. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
   • 9.1 Composite and Inverse Functions
   • 9.2 Exponential Functions
   • 9.3 Logarithmic Functions
   • 9.4 Properties of Logarithms
     • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 9.1—9.4
   • 9.5 Common Logarithms
   • 9.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
   • 9.7 Natural Exponential and Natural Logarithmic Functions
10. Conic Sections
    • 10.1 The Parabola and the Circle
    • 10.2 The Ellipse
      • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 10.1—10.2
    • 10.3 The Hyperbola
    • 10.4 Nonlinear Systems of Equations and Their Applications
11. Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem
    • 11.1 Sequences and Series
    • 11.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
    • 11.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
      • Mid-Chapter Test: Sections 11.1—11.3
    • 11.4 The Binomial Theorem

Appendix: Geometric Formulas

New and updated features of this title

• New and revised Understanding Algebra call-outs highlight key points throughout the text, allowing students to identify the most important topics at a glance. Many are updated for greater clarity, supporting students in understanding the language of algebra.
• Revamped exercise sets ensure students have access to optimal practice to build understanding.
  • Exercise sets include Warm-Up Exercises, Practice the Skills, and Problem Solving. Many exercise sets also contain Concept/Writing Exercises, Challenge Problems, and/or Group Activities. 
  • Precise gradation from simple exercises to more complex has been refined, allowing students to begin more with basic concepts and work their way into more difficult problems.
  • Revisions more closely correlate each odd and even exercise, so that exercises are truly paired. Even exercises can be used for classroom examples.

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For Books a la Carte editions that include MyLab™ or Mastering™, several versions may exist for each title — including customized versions for individual schools — and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use MyLab or Mastering products.

For courses in Intermediate Algebra.

The Angel/Runde author team has developed a text and MyLab™ program that uses short, concise sentences and clearly laid-out examples to ensure that all students develop a true understanding of algebra. In this revision, the authors retain this hallmark clarity of language to build the foundation of understanding algebra, while revamping exercise sets and creating new MyLab Math resources to give students a comprehensive learning and practice environment.

Angel/Runde offers market-leading content written by author-educators, tightly integrated with the #1 choice in digital learning – MyLab Math. Bringing the authors’ voice and approach into the MyLab course gives students the clarity, motivation, and understanding they need to master algebra.

MyLab™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted authors’ content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.  Learn more about MyLab Math.

Hallmark features of this title

• Clear, visual presentation gives students content in a readable, easy-to-understand format.
  • Examples use color to highlight the variables and important notation to clearly illustrate the solution process.
• Applications help students make connections between abstract math concepts and the real world.
  • Chapter-Opening Applications begin each chapter with a real-life scenario related to that chapter’s material. By the time students complete the chapter, they should have the knowledge to work the application.
• Now Try Exercises (which follow each example) are enhanced with additional focus on odd-even pairing, ensuring that students work a parallel exercise to reinforce the concepts from the example.