Intermediate algebra

Content: 
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface to the Instructor, Pages xi-xiv
Preface to the Student, Pages xv-xvii
1 - Basic Properties and Definitions, Pages 1-46
2 - Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable, Pages 47-88
3 - Exponents and Polynomials, Pages 89-154
4 - Rational Expressions, Pages 155-204
5 - Rational Exponents and Roots, Pages 205-253
6 - Quadratic Equations, Pages 255-292
7 - Linear Equations and Inequalities, Pages 293-332
8 - Systems of Linear Equations, Pages 333-373
9 - The Conic Sections, Pages 375-410
10 - Relations and Functions, Pages 411-440
11 - Logarithms, Pages 441-471
12 - Sequences and Series, Pages 473-498
Appendix A - Synthetic Division, Pages A1-A4
Appendix B - Using a Calculator, Pages A5-A9
Appendix C - Matrix Solutions to Systems of Equations, Pages A11-A15
Appendix D - Powers, Roots, and Prime Factors, Pages A17-A19
Appendix E - Common Logarithms, Pages A21-A23
Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Chapter Tests, Pages A25-A61
Index, Pages I-1-I-5