<h1> Introductory Algebra, 3rd Edition </h1><br><h2> RReference </h2><br>R.1Study Tips<br>R.2Fractions<br>R.3Decimals and Percents<br>R.4Introduction to Geometry<br><h2> 1The Set of Real Numbers </h2><br>1.1Introduction to Algebra and the Set of Real Numbers<br>1.2Exponents, Square Roots, and the Order of Operations<br>1.3Addition of Real Numbers<br>1.4Subtraction of Real Numbers<br>PRE: Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers<br>1.5Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers<br>1.6Properties of Real Numbers and Simplifying Expressions<br>Group Activity: Evaluating Formulas Using a Calculator<br> <h2> 2Linear Equations and Inequalities </h2><br>2.1Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Properties of Equality<br>2.2Solving Linear Equations<br>2.3Linear Equations: Clearing Fractions and Decimals<br>PRE: Equations and Expressions<br>2.4Applications of Linear Equations:Introduction to Problem Solving<br>2.5Applications Involving Percents<br>2.6Literal Equations and Applications of Geometry<br>2.7Mixture Applications and Uniform Motion<br>2.8Linear Inequalities<br>Group Activity: Computing Body Mass Index (BMI)<br><h2> 3Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables </h2><br>3.1Rectangular Coordinate System<br>3.2Linear Equations in Two Variables<br>3.3Slope of a Line and Rate of Change<br>3.4Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation<br>PRE: Linear Equations in Two Variables3.5Point-Slope Formula<br>3.6Applications of Linear Equations and Modeling<br>Group Activity: Modeling a Linear Equation<br><h2> 4Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables </h2><br>4.1Solving Systems of Equations by the Graphing Method<br>4.2Solving Systems of Equations by the Substitution Method<br>4.3Solving Systems of Equations by the Addition Method<br>PRE: Systems of Equations<br>4.4Applications of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables<br>4.5Linear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables<br>Group Activity: Creating Linear Models from Data<br><h2> 5Polynomials and Properties of Exponents </h2><br>5.1Multiplying and Dividing Expressions with Common Bases<br>5.2More Properties of Exponents<br>5.3Definitions of b^0 and b^-n<br>PRE: Properties of Exponents<br>5.4Scientific Notation<br>5.5Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials<br>5.6Multiplication of Polynomials and Special Products<br>5.7Division of Polynomials<br>PRE: Operations on Polynomials<br>Group Activity: The Pythagorean Theorem and a Geometric 'Proof'<br><h2> 6Factoring Polynomials </h2><br>6.1Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping<br>6.2Factoring Trinomials of the Form x^2 + bx + c<br>6.3Factoring Trinomials: Trial and Error Method<br>6.4Factoring Trinomials: A-C Method<br>6.5Difference of Squares and Perfect Square Trinomials<br>6.6Sum and Difference of Cubes<br>PRE: Factoring Strategy<br>6.7Solving Equations Using the Zero Product Rule<br>PRE: Polynomial Expressions versus PolynomialEquations<br>6.8Applications of Quadratic Equations<br>Group Activity: Building a Factoring Test<br><h2> 7Rational Expressions and Equations </h2><br>7.1Introduction to Rational Expressions<br>7.2Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions<br>7.3Least Common Denominator<br>7.4Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions<br>PRE: Operations on Rational Expressions<br>7.5Complex Fractions<br>7.6Rational Equations<br>PRE: Comparing Rational Equations and Rational Expressions<br>7.7Applications of Rational Equations and Proportions7.8Variation<br>Group Activity: Computing Monthly Mortgage Payments<br><h2> 8Radicals </h2><br>8.1Introduction to Roots and Radicals<br>8.2Simplifying Radicals<br>8.3Addition and Subtraction of Radicals<br>8.4Multiplication of Radicals<br>8.5Division of Radicals and Rationalisation<br>PRE: Operations on Radicals<br>8.6Radicals Equations<br>8.7Rational Exponents<br>Group Activity: Calculating Standard Deviation<br><h2> 9More Quadratic Equations </h2><br>9.1The Square Root Property<br>9.2Completing the Square<br>9.3Quadratic Formula<br>PRE: Solving Different Types of Equations<br>9.4Graphing Quadratic Equations<br>9.5Introduction to Functions<br>Group Activity: Maximising Volume<br><h2> Additional Topics Appendix </h2><br>A.1Converting Units of Measurement<br>
