Beginning algebra

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Chapter 1 Set of Real Numbers
	1.1 Fractions
	1.2 Sets of Numbers and the Real Number Line
	1.3 Exponents, Square Roots, and Order of Operations
	1.4 Addition of Real Numbers
	1.5 Subtraction of Real Numbers
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers
	1.6 Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers
	1.7 Properties of Real Numbers and Simplifying Expressions
		Group Activity: Evaluating Formulas Using a Calculator
		Chapter 1 Summary
		Chapter 1 Review Exercises
		Chapter 1 Test
Chapter 2 Linear Equations and Inequalities
	2.1 Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Properties of Equality
	2.2 Solving Linear Equations
	2.3 Linear Equations: Clearing Fractions and Decimals
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Equations vs. Expressions
	2.4 Applications of Linear Equations: Introduction to Problem Solving
	2.5 Applications Involving Percents
	2.6 Formulas and Applications of Geometry
	2.7 Mixture Applications and Uniform Motion
	2.8 Linear Inequalities
		Group Activity: Computing Body Mass Index (BMI)
		Chapter 2 Summary
		Chapter 2 Review Exercises
		Chapter 2 Test
		Chapters 1–2 Cumulative Review Exercises
Chapter 3 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
	3.1 Rectangular Coordinate System
	3.2 Linear Equations in Two Variables
	3.3 Slope of a Line and Rate of Change
	3.4 Slope-Intercept Form of a Line
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Linear Equations in Two Variables
	3.5 Point-Slope Formula
	3.6 Applications of Linear Equations and Modeling
		Group Activity: Modeling a Linear Equation
		Chapter 3 Summary
		Chapter 3 Review Exercises
		Chapter 3 Test
		Chapters 1–3 Cumulative Review Exercises
Chapter 4 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
	4.1 Solving Systems of Equations by the Graphing Method
	4.2 Solving Systems of Equations by the Substitution Method
	4.3 Solving Systems of Equations by the Addition Method
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Systems of Equations
	4.4 Applications of Linear Equations in Two Variables
	4.5 Linear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables
		Group Activity: Creating Linear Models from Data
		Chapter 4 Summary
		Chapter 4 Review Exercises
		Chapter 4 Test
		Chapters 1–4 Cumulative Review Exercises
Chapter 5 Polynomials and Properties of Exponents
	5.1 Exponents: Multiplying and Dividing Common Bases
	5.2 More Properties of Exponents
	5.3 Definitions of b0 and b�n
	5.4 Scientific Notation
	5.5 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
	5.6 Multiplication of Polynomials and Special Products
	5.7 Division of Polynomials
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Operations on Polynomials
		Group Activity: The Pythagorean Theorem and a Geometric “Proof”
		Chapter 5 Summary
		Chapter 5 Review Exercises
		Chapter 5 Test
		Chapters 1–5 Cumulative Review Exercises
Chapter 6 Factoring Polynomials
	6.1 Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
	6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 � bx � c
	6.3 Factoring Trinomials: Trial-and-Error Method
	6.4 Factoring Trinomials: AC-Method
	6.5 Difference of Squares and Perfect Square Trinomials
	6.6 Sum and Difference of Cubes
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Factoring Strategy
	6.7 Solving Equations Using the Zero Product Rule
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Polynomial Expressions Versus Polynomial Equations
	6.8 Applications of Quadratic Equations
		Group Activity: Building a Factoring Test
		Chapter 6 Summary
		Chapter 6 Review Exercises
		Chapter 6 Test
		Chapters 1–6 Cumulative Review Exercises
Chapter 7 Rational Expressions
	7.1 Introduction to Rational Expressions
	7.2 Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
	7.3 Least Common Denominator
	7.4 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Operations on Rational Expressions
	7.5 Complex Fractions
	7.6 Rational Equations
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Comparing Rational Equations and Rational Expressions
	7.7 Applications of Rational Equations and Proportions
	7.8 Variation
		Group Activity: Computing Monthly Mortgage Payments
		Chapter 7 Summary
		Chapter 7 Review Exercises
		Chapter 7 Test
		Chapters 1–7 Cumulative Review Exercises
Chapter 8 Radicals
	8.1 Introduction to Roots and Radicals
	8.2 Simplifying Radicals
	8.3 Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
	8.4 Multiplication of Radicals
	8.5 Division of Radicals and Rationalization
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Operations on Radicals
	8.6 Radical Equations
	8.7 Rational Exponents
		Group Activity: Approximating Square Roots
		Chapter 8 Summary
		Chapter 8 Review Exercises
		Chapter 8 Test
		Chapters 1–8 Cumulative Review Exercises
Chapter 9 Quadratic Equations, Complex Numbers, and Functions
	9.1 The Square Root Property
	9.2 Completing the Square
	9.3 Quadratic Formula
		Problem Recognition Exercises: Solving Different Types of Equations
	9.4 Complex Numbers
	9.5 Graphing Quadratic Equations
	9.6 Introduction to Functions
		Group Activity: Maximizing Volume
		Chapter 9 Summary
		Chapter 9 Review Exercises
		Chapter 9 Test
		Chapters 1–9 Cumulative Review Exercises
Additional Topics Appendix
	A.1 Decimals and Percents
	A.2 Mean, Median, and Mode
	A.3 Introduction to Geometry
Student Answer Appendix
Subject Index
Application Index