Intermediate Algebra

The Sullivan/Struve/Mazzarella Algebra program is designed to motivate students to "do the math"- at home or in the lab-and supports a variety of learning environments. The text is known for its two-column example format that provides annotations to the left of the algebra. These annotations explain what the authors are about to do in each step (instead of what was just done), just as an instructor would do.

List of contents

R. Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions
R.1 Success in Mathematics
R.2 Sets and Classification of Numbers
R.3 Operations on Signed Numbers; Properties of Real Numbers
R.4 Order of Operations
R.5 Algebraic Expressions
 
1. Linear Equations and Inequalities
Part I: Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
1.1 Linear Equations in One Variable
1.2 An Introduction to Problem Solving
1.3 Using Formulas to Solve Problems
1.4 Linear Inequalities in One Variable
Part II: Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
1.5 Rectangular Coordinates and Graphs of Equations
1.6 Linear Equations in Two Variables
1.7 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
1.8 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
 
2. Relations, Functions, and More Inequalities
2.1 Relations
2.2 An Introduction to Functions
2.3 Functions and Their Graphs
2.4 Linear Functions and Models
2.5 Compound Inequalities
2.6 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
 
3. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
3.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.2 Problem Solving: Systems of Two Linear Equations Containing Two Unknowns
3.3 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
3.4 Using Matrices to Solve Systems
3.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
3.6 Systems of Linear Inequalities
 
4. Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
4.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
4.2 Multiplying Polynomials
4.3 Dividing Polynomials; Synthetic Division
4.4 Greatest Common Factor; Factoring by Grouping
4.5 Factoring Trinomials
4.6 Factoring Special Products
4.7 Factoring: A General Strategy
4.8 Polynomial Equations
 
5. Rational Expressions and Rational Functions
5.1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
5.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
5.3 Complex Rational Expressions
5.4 Rational Equations
5.5 Rational Inequalities
5.6 Models Involving Rational Expressions
5.7 Variation
 
6. Radicals and Rational Exponents
6.1 nth Roots and Rational Exponents
6.2 Simplify Expressions Using the Law of Exponents
6.3 Simplify Radical Expressions Using Properties of Radicals
6.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions
6.5 Rationalizing Radical Expressions
6.6 Functions Involving Radicals
6.7 Radical Equations and Their Applications
6.8 The Complex Number System
 
7. Quadratic Equations and Functions
7.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
7.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
7.3 Solving Equations Quadratic in Form
7.4 Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Transformations
7.5 Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Properties
7.6 Polynomial Inequalities
  
8. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
8.1 Composite Functions and Inverse Functions
8.2 Exponential Functions
8.3 Logarithmic Functions
8.4 Properties of Logarithms
8.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
 
9. Conics
9.1 Distance and Midpoint Formulas
9.2 Circles
9.3 Parabolas
9.4 Ellipses
9.5 Hyperbolas
9.6 Systems of Nonlinear Equations
 
10. Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem
10.1 Sequences
10.2 Arithmetic Sequences
10.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
10.4 The Binomial Theorem

About the author

Michael Sullivan, III is a full-time professor of mathematics at Joliet Jr. College. His training is in mathematics, statistics, and economics and he has more than 18 years experience as an instructor. His publications with Pearson cover developmental math, precalculus, and introductory statistics. Most recently, Mike has been highly involved in Course Redesign at Joliet Junior College. His experience in course redesign and writing texts for the college-level math and statistics courses gives him a unique insight into where students are headed after the developmental math track, and what they need to do to be successful. Mike is the father of three children and an avid golfer.

Katherine Struve is a full-time instructor with Columbus State Community College and has more than 30 years experience in the classroom. She is in tune with the challenges of teaching mathematics at a large, urban community college. She has served as the Lead Instructor of Developmental Mathematics and has been involved in the recent course redesign effort at Columbus State.
 
Janet Mazzarella is a full-time instructor at Southwestern College and has more than 18 years experience teaching a wide range of courses from arithmetic through calculus. She helped develop the self-paced developmental math program and spent two years serving as its director. Along with Mike and Kathy, Janet has also been active in the course redesign initiative at her institution.

Summary

The Sullivan/Struve/Mazzarella Algebra program is designed to motivate students to “do the math”— at home or in the lab—through a full suite of resources that support a variety of learning environments. Instructors can choose the ideal combination of resources for their students:

• The text is known for its two-column example format that provides annotations to the left of the algebra. These annotations explain what the authors are about to do in each step (instead of what was just done), just as an instructor would do.
• Two MyMathLab^® course options are now available: a standard course and a Ready to Go course. The Ready to Go option provides premade assignments for every section of the text.
• NEW! The Video Notebook is an unbound, three-hole punched workbook/note-taking guide that asks students to write down important definitions and procedures and work through key examples as they watch the “Author in Action” videos.

 

Product details

• Authors: Katherine R. Struve, Michael Sullivan
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2013
• EAN: 9780321880123
• ISBN: 978-0-321-88012-3
• No. of pages: 900
• Weight: 1880 g
• Series: Pearson; Pearson
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Arithmetic, algebra