<h1> Intermediate Algebra, 3rd Edition </h1></p><h2> RReview of Basic Algebraic Concepts </h2><br>R.1Study Skills<br>Group Activity: Becoming a Successful Student<br>R.2Sets of Numbers and Interval Notation<br>R.3Operations on Real Numbers<br>R.4Simplifying Expressions<br><h2> 1Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable </h2><br>1.1Linear Equations in One Variable<br>PRE: Equations versus Expressions<br>1.2Application of Linear Equations in One Variable<br>1.3Applications to Geometry and Literal Equations<br>1.4Linear Inequalities in One Variable<br>1.5Compound Inequalities<br>1.6Absolute Value Equations<br>1.7Absolute Value Inequalities<br>PRE: Identifying Equations and InequalitiesGroup Activity: Understanding the Symbolism of Mathematics<br><h2> 2Linear Equations in Two Variables </h2><br>2.1Linear Equations in Two Variables<br>2.2Slope of a Line and Rate of Change<br>2.3Equations of a Line<br>PRE: Characteristics of Linear Equations<br>2.4Application of Linear Equations and Modeling<br>Group Activity: Using Linear Equations to Construct Images<br><h2> 3Relations and Functions </h2><br>3.1Relations and Applications<br>3.2Introduction to Functions<br>3.3Graphs of Basic Functions<br>PRE: Characteristics of Relations<br>3.4Algebra of Functions, Composition, and ApplicationsGroup Activity: Deciphering a Coded Message<br><h2> 4Systems of Linear Equations </h2><br>4.1Solving Systems of Linear Equations by the Graphing Method<br>4.2Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Using the Substitution Method<br>4.3Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Using the Addition Method<br>PRE: Solving Systems of Linear Equations<br>4.4Applications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables<br>4.5Linear Inequalities and Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables<br>4.6Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables and Applications<br>4.7Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Using Matrices<br>Group Activity: Creating a Quadratic Model of the Form y = at^2 +bt + c<br><h2> 5Polynomials </h2><br>5.1Properties of Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation<br>5.2Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials and Polynomial Functions<br>5.3Multiplication of Polynomials<br>5.4Division of Polynomaisl<br>PRE: Operations on Polynomials<br>5.5Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping<br>5.6Factoring Trinomials and Perfect Square Trinomials<br>5.7Factoring Binomials Including Sum and Difference of Cubes<br>PRE: Factoring Summary<br>5.8Solving Equations and Applications by FactoringGroup Activity: Investigating Pascal's Triangle<br><h2> 6Rational Expressions and Rational Equations </h2><br>6.1Rational Expressions and Rational Functions<br>6.2Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions<br>6.3Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions<br>6.4Complex Fractions<br>PRE: Operations on Rational Expressions<br>6.5Solving Rational Equations<br>PRE: Rational Equations versus Expressions<br>6.6Applications of Rational Equations and Proportions<br>6.7Variation<br>Group Activity: Computing the Future Value of an Investment<br><h2> 7Radicals and Complex Numbers </h2><br>7.1Definition of an nth-Root<br>7.2Rational Exponents<br>7.3Simplifying Radical Expressions<br>7.4Addition and Subtraction of Radicals<br>7.5Multiplication of Radicals<br>PRE: Simplifying Radical Expressions<br>7.6Division of Radicals and Rationalisation<br>7.7Radical Equations and Applications<br>7.8Complex Numbers<br>Group Activity: Margin of Error of Survey Results<br><h2> 8Quadratic Equations, Functions, and Inequalities </h2><br>8.1Square Root Property and Completing the Square<br>8.2Quadratic Formula and Applications<br>8.3Equations in Quadratic Form<br>PRE: Equations in Quadratic Form<br>8.4Graphs of Quadratic Functions<br>8.5Vertex of a Parabola: Applications and Modeling<br>8.6Polynomials and Rational Inequalities<br>PRE: Recognizing Equations and Inequalities<br>Group Activity: Creating a Quadratic Model of the Form y = a(x - h)^2 + k<br><h2> 9Exponential and Logarithmic Functions </h2><br>9.1Inverse Functions<br>9.2Exponential Functions<br>9.3Logarithmic Functions<br>PRE: Identifying Graphs of Functions<br>9.4Properties of Logarithms<br>9.5The Irrational Number e<br>PRE: Logarithmic and Exponential Forms<br>9.6Exponential Equations and Applications<br>9.7Logarithmic Equations and Applications<br>Group Activity: Creating a Population Model<br><h2> 10Conic Sections </h2><br>10.1Distance Formula, Midpoint, and Circles<br>10.2More of the Parabola<br>10.3The Ellipse and Hyperbola<br>PRE: Formulas for Conic Sections<br>10.4Nonlinear Systems of Equations in Two Variables<br>10.5Nonlinear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities<br>Group Activity: Investigating the Graphs of Conic Sections on a Calculator<br><h2>Additional Topics Appendix </h2><br>A.1Binomial Expansions<br>A.2Determinants and Cramer's Rule<br>A.3Sequences and Series<br>A.4Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series<br>
