College Algebra with Integrated Review and Worksheets plus NEW MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package

Judy Beecher has an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Indiana University and a graduate degree in mathematics from Purdue University. She has taught at both the high school and college levels with many years of developmental math and precalculus teaching experience at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). In addition to her career in textbook publishing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, and promoting charity projects for a children's camp.   Judy Penna received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from Kansas State University and her graduate degree in mathematics from the University of Illinois. Since then, she has taught at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and at Butler University, and continues to focus on writing quality textbooks for undergraduate mathematics students. In her free time she likes to travel, read, knit and spend time with her children.   Marvin Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level for more than thirty-eight years. Since 1968, he has been employed at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), and is now professor emeritus of mathematics education. Professor Bittinger has authored over 190 publications on topics ranging from basic mathematics to algebra and trigonometry to applied calculus. He received his BA in mathematics from Manchester College and his PhD in mathematics education from Purdue University. Special honors include Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and his election to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. His hobbies include hiking in Utah, baseball, golf, and bowling. Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at many mathematics conventions, most recently giving a lecture entitled "Baseball and Mathematics." In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and four granddaughters.

The table of contents below shows the review topics (bulleted text) that are integrated throughout the MyMathLab® course. The Integrated Review resources include worksheets, videos, and other materials designed to help students master these important topics.

 

R. Basic Concepts of Algebra

1. Graphs, Functions, and Models



Fraction Notation
Operations with Real Numbers
Exponential Notation; Order of Operations
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Solving Equations
Inequalities and Interval Notation
Square Roots

2. More on Functions



Graphs of Functions
Finding Domain and Range
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Graphs of f(x) = ax2

3. Quadratic Functions and Equations; Inequalities



Absolute Value
Intersections, Unions, and Compound Inequalities
Product of Two Binomials Using the Foil Method
Factoring Trinomials: x2 + bx + c
Factoring Trinomials: ax2 + bx + c, a ≠1
The Principal of Zero Products
Rational Expressions
Graphs of f(x) = a(x – h)2

4. Polynomial Functions and Rational Functions



The Constant b: The y-Intercept
Introduction to Polynomials
Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication of Complex Numbers
The Principle of Square Roots

5. Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions



Properties of Exponents
Negative Integers as Exponents
Identifying Functions; The Vertical-Line Test
Solving Equations Using the Quadratic Formula
Composite Functions

6. Systems of Equations and Matrices



Identity Property of 1
Five Steps for Problem Solving
Graphs of Linear Equations
Horizontal and Vertical Lines
Divisor Not a Monomial

7. Conic Sections



The Substitution Method
The Elimination Method
The Distance Formula
Completing the Square

8. Sequences, Series, and Combinatorics