Beginning Algebra: Connecting Concepts Through Applications 1st edition

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Mark Clark and Cynthia Anfinson
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  • Chapter R: Review of Algebra
    • R.1: Operations with Integers (47)
    • R.2: Operations with Fractions (38)
    • R.3: Operations with Decimals and Percents (49)
    • R.4: The Real Number System (20)

  • Chapter 1: Building Blocks of Algebra
    • 1.1: Exponents, Order of Operations, and Properties of Real Numbers (48)
    • 1.2: Algebra and Working with Variables (45)
    • 1.3: Simplifying Expressions (49)
    • 1.4: Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System (21)

  • Chapter 2: Linear Equations and Inequalities with One Variable
    • 2.1: Addition and Subtraction Properties of Equality (51)
    • 2.2: Multiplication and Division Properties of Equality (46)
    • 2.3: Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides (40)
    • 2.4: Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities on a Number Line (44)

  • Chapter 3: Linear Equations with Two Variables
    • 3.1: Graphing Equations with Two Variables (39)
    • 3.2: Finding and Interpreting Slope (38)
    • 3.3: Slope Intercept Form of Lines (31)
    • 3.4: Linear Equations and Their Graphs (39)
    • 3.5: Finding Equations of Lines (31)
    • 3.6: The Basics of Functions (25)

  • Chapter 4: Systems of Linear Equations
    • 4.1: Identifying Systems of Linear Equations (38)
    • 4.2: Solving Systems Using the Substitution Method (61)
    • 4.3: Solving Systems Using the Elimination Method (59)
    • 4.4: Solving Linear Inequalities in Two Variables Graphically (44)
    • 4.5: Systems of Linear Inequalities (21)

  • Chapter 5: Exponents and Polynomials
    • 5.1: Rules for Exponents (41)
    • 5.2: Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation (42)
    • 5.3: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials (40)
    • 5.4: Multiplying Polynomials (51)
    • 5.5: Dividing Polynomials (29)

  • Chapter 6: Factoring and Quadratic Equations
    • 6.1: What It Means to Factor (36)
    • 6.2: Factoring Trinomials (33)
    • 6.3: Factoring Special Forms (39)
    • 6.4: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (61)
    • 6.5: Graphing Quadratic Equations (29)
    • 6.6: Graphing Quadratic Equations including Intercepts (18)

  • Chapter 7: Rational Expressions and Equations
    • 7.1: The Basics of Rational Expressions and Equations (37)
    • 7.2: Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions (38)
    • 7.3: Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions (40)
    • 7.4: Solving Rational Equations (40)
    • 7.5: Proportions, Similar Triangles and Variation (38)

  • Chapter 8: Radical Expressions and Equations
    • 8.1: From Squaring a Number to Roots and Radicals (31)
    • 8.2: Basic Operations with Radical Expressions (31)
    • 8.3: Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions (32)
    • 8.4: Solving Radical Equations (33)
    • 8.5: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square-Root Property (22)
    • 8.6: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square and Quadratic Formula (24)

  • Chapter 9: Modeling Data
    • 9.1: Modeling Linear Data (12)
    • 9.2: Working with Quadratic Models (11)


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Chapter R: Review of Algebra
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Chapter 1: Building Blocks of Algebra
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Chapter 2: Linear Equations and Inequalities with One Variable
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Chapter 3: Linear Equations with Two Variables
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Chapter 4: Systems of Linear Equations
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Chapter 5: Exponents and Polynomials
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Chapter 6: Factoring and Quadratic Equations
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Chapter 7: Rational Expressions and Equations
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Chapter 8: Radical Expressions and Equations
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Chapter 9: Modeling Data
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