Elementary Algebra 8th edition

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Jerome E. Kaufmann and Karen L. Schwitters
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Arithmetic and Algebra
    • 1.1: Numerical and Algebraic Expressions (22)
    • 1.2: Prime and Composite Numbers (20)
    • 1.3: Integers: Addition and Subtraction (21)
    • 1.4: Integers: Multiplication (20)
    • 1.5: Use of Properties (20)

  • Chapter 2: Real Numbers
    • 2.1: Rational Numbers: Multiplication and Division (20)
    • 2.2: Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers (20)
    • 2.3: Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions (21)
    • 2.4: Exponents (22)
    • 2.5: Translating from English to Algebra (21)

  • Chapter 3: Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving
    • 3.1: Solving First-Degree Equations (20)
    • 3.2: Equations and Problem Solving (20)
    • 3.3: More on Solving Equations and Problem Solving (21)
    • 3.4: Equations Involving Parentheses and Fractional Forms (22)
    • 3.5: Inequalities (21)
    • 3.6: Inequalities, Compound Inequalities, and Problem Solving (22)

  • Chapter 4: Formulas and Problem Solving
    • 4.1: Ratio, Proportion, and Percent (20)
    • 4.2: More on Percents and Problem Solving (20)
    • 4.3: Formulas (20)
    • 4.4: Problem Solving (20)
    • 4.5: More about Problem Solving (20)

  • Chapter 5: Exponents and Polynomials
    • 5.1: Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials (20)
    • 5.2: Multiplying Monomials (20)
    • 5.3: Multiplying Polynomials (20)
    • 5.4: Dividing by Monomials (20)
    • 5.5: Dividing by Binomials (20)
    • 5.6: Zero and Negative Integers as Exponents (20)

  • Chapter 6: Factoring, Solving Equations, and Problem Solving
    • 6.1: Factoring by using the Distributive Property (20)
    • 6.2: Factoring the Difference of Two Squares (20)
    • 6.3: Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 + bx + c (20)
    • 6.4: Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c (20)
    • 6.5: Factoring, Solving Equations, and Problem Solving (20)

  • Chapter 7: Algebraic Fractions
    • 7.1: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions (20)
    • 7.2: Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Fractions (20)
    • 7.3: Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Fractions (20)
    • 7.4: More on Addition and Subtraction of Algebraic Fractions (20)
    • 7.5: Fractional Equations and Problem Solving (21)
    • 7.6: More Fractional Equations and Problem Solving (20)

  • Chapter 8: Coordinate Geometry and Linear Systems
    • 8.1: Cartesian Coordinate System (20)
    • 8.2: Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities (20)
    • 8.3: Slope of a Line (20)
    • 8.4: Writing Equations of Lines (20)
    • 8.5: Solving Linear Systems by Graphing (24)
    • 8.6: Elimination-by-Addition Method (20)
    • 8.7: Substitution Method (20)

  • Chapter 9: Roots and Radicals
    • 9.1: Roots and Radicals (21)
    • 9.2: Simplifying Radicals (20)
    • 9.3: More on Simplifying Radicals (20)
    • 9.4: Products and Quotients Involving Radicals (20)
    • 9.5: Solving Radical Equations (20)

  • Chapter 10: Quadratic Equations
    • 10.1: Quadratic Equations (20)
    • 10.2: Completing the Square (20)
    • 10.3: Quadratic Formula (20)
    • 10.4: Solving Quadratic Equations- Which Method? (20)
    • 10.5: Solving Problems Using Quadratic Equations (20)

  • Chapter 11: Additional Topics
    • 11.1: Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value (31)
    • 11.2: 3 x 3 Systems of Equations (20)
    • 11.3: Fractional Exponents (20)
    • 11.4: Complex Numbers (20)
    • 11.5: Quadratic Equations: Complex Solutions (20)
    • 11.6: Pie, bar, and Line Graphs (20)
    • 11.7: Relations and Functions (29)
    • 11.8: Applications of Functions (20)

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Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Arithmetic and Algebra
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Chapter 2: Real Numbers
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Chapter 3: Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving
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Chapter 4: Formulas and Problem Solving
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Chapter 5: Exponents and Polynomials
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Chapter 6: Factoring, Solving Equations, and Problem Solving
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Chapter 7: Algebraic Fractions
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Chapter 8: Coordinate Geometry and Linear Systems
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Chapter 9: Roots and Radicals
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Chapter 10: Quadratic Equations
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Chapter 11: Additional Topics
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