Beginning Algebra: Early Graphing
by John Tobey Jr., Jeffrey Slater, Jamie Blair
4th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780134178974 |
| eText ISBN | 9780134189734 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2016 |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 656 |
Beginning Algebra: Early Graphing, 4th Edition, serves courses focused on introductory algebra with an early emphasis on graphing. The textbook uses a building-block organization that presents mathematical concepts in manageable pieces, developing foundational skills alongside conceptual understanding.
Subject coverage spans basic arithmetic review, real numbers, linear equations, inequalities, and functions. Later material addresses systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, factoring techniques, rational expressions, and quadratic equations.
Designed for varied learning environments, the text supports lecture, hybrid, online, and self-paced computer-lab formats. It also incorporates Career Explorations to connect mathematical topics with prospective career options.
Table of Contents
Chapter 0: A Brief Review of Arithmetic Skills
- • Career Opportunities
- • 0.1 Simplifying Fractions
- • 0.2 Adding and Subtracting Fractions
- • 0.3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
- • 0.4 Using Decimals
- • Use Math to Save Money
- • 0.5 Percents, Rounding, and Estimating
- • 0.6 Using the Mathematics Blueprint for Problem Solving
- • Career Exploration Problems
- • Chapter 0 Organizer
- • Chapter 0 Review Problems
- • How Am I Doing? Chapter 0 Test
- • Math Coach
Chapter 1: Real Numbers and Variables
- • Career Opportunities
- • 1.1 Adding Real Numbers
- • 1.2 Subtracting Real Numbers
- • 1.3 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
- • 1.4 Exponents
- • 1.5 The Order of Operations
- • Use Math to Save Money
- • 1.6 Using the Distributive Property to Simplify Algebraic Expressions
- • 1.7 Combining Like Terms
- • 1.8 Using Substitution to Evaluate Algebraic Expressions and Formulas
- • 1.9 Grouping Symbols
- • Career Exploration Problems
- • Chapter 1 Organizer
- • Chapter 1 Review Problems
- • How Am I Doing? Chapter 1 Test
- • Math Coach
Chapter 2: Equations, Inequalities, and Applications
- • Career Opportunities
- • 2.1 The Addition Principle of Equality
- • 2.2 The Multiplication Principle of Equality
- • 2.3 Using the Addition and Multiplication Principles Together
- • 2.4 Solving Equations with Fractions
- • Use Math to Save Money
- • 2.5 Translating English Phrases into Algebraic Expressions
- • 2.6 Using Equations to Solve Word Problems
- • 2.7 Solving Word Problems: The Value of Money and Percents
- • 2.8 Solving Inequalities in One Variable
- • Career Exploration Problems
- • Chapter 2 Organizer
- • Chapter 2 Review Problems
- • How Am I Doing? Chapter 2 Test
- • Math Coach
Chapter 3: Graphing and Functions
- • Career Opportunities
- • 3.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System
- • 3.2 Graphing Linear Equations
- • 3.3 The Slope of a Line
- • Use Math to Save Money
- • 3.4 Writing the Equation of a Line
- • 3.5 Graphing Linear Inequalities
- • 3.6 Functions
- • Career Exploration Problems
- • Chapter 3 Organizer
- • Chapter 3 Review Problems
- • How Am I Doing? Chapter 3 Test
- • Math Coach
- • Cumulative Test for Chapters 0–3
Chapter 4: Systems of Equations
- • Career Opportunities
- • 4.1 Solving a System of Equations in Two Variables by Graphing
- • 4.2 Solving a System of Equations in Two Variables by the Substitution Method
- • 4.3 Solving a System of Equations in Two Variables by the Addition Method
- • Use Math to Save Money
- • 4.4 Review of Methods for Solving Systems of Equations
- • 4.5 Solving Word Problems Using Systems of Equations
- • Career Exploration Problems
- • Chapter 4 Organizer
- • Chapter 4 Review Problems
- • How Am I Doing? Chapter 4 Test
- • Math Coach
Chapter 5: Exponents and Polynomials
- • Career Opportunities
- • 5.1 The Rules of Exponents
- • 5.2 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
- • 5.3 Fundamental Polynomial Operations
- • Use Math to Save Money
- • 5.4 Multiplying Polynomials
- • 5.5 Multiplication: Special Cases
- • 5.6 Dividing Polynomials
- • Career Exploration Problems
- • Chapter 5 Organizer
- • Chapter 5 Review Problems
- • How Am I Doing? Chapter 5 Test
- • Math Coach
Chapter 6: Factoring
- • Career Opportunities
- • 6.1 Removing a Common Factor
- • 6.2 Factoring by Grouping
- • 6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form _x_2 + _bx_ + _c_
- • 6.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form _ax_2 + _bx_ + _c_
- • Use Math to Save Money
- • 6.5 Special Cases of Factoring
- • 6.6 A Brief Review of Factoring
- • 6.7 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
- • Career Exploration Problems
- • Chapter 6 Organizer
- • Chapter 6 Review Problems
- • How Am I Doing? Chapter 6 Test
- • Math Coach
- • Cumulative Test for Chapters 0–6
Chapter 7: Rational Expressions and Equations
- • Career Opportunities
- • 7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
- • 7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
- • 7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
- • Use Math to Save Money
- • 7.4 Simplifying Complex Rational Expressions
- • 7.5 Solving Equations Involving Rational Expressions
- • 7.6 Ratio, Proportion, and Other Applied Problems
- • Career Exploration Problems
- • Chapter 7 Organizer
- • Chapter 7 Review Problems
- • How Am I Doing? Chapter 7 Test
- • Math Coach
Chapter 8: Radicals
- • Career Opportunities
- • 8.1 Square Roots
- • 8.2 Simplifying Radical Expressions
- • 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
- • 8.4 Multiplying Radical Expressions
- • Use Math to Save Money
- • 8.5 Dividing Radical Expressions
- • 8.6 The Pythagorean Theorem and Radical Equations
- • 8.7 Word Problems Involving Radicals: Direct and Inverse Variation
- • Career Exploration Problems
- • Chapter 8 Organizer
- • Chapter 8 Review Problems
- • How Am I Doing? Chapter 8 Test
- • Math Coach
Chapter 9: Quadratic Equations
- • Career Opportunities
- • 9.1 Introduction to Quadratic Equations
- • 9.2 Using the Square Root Property and Completing the Square to Find Solutions
- • 9.3 Using the Quadratic Formula to Find Solutions
- • Use Math to Save Money
- • 9.4 Graphing Quadratic Equations
- • 9.5 Formulas and Applied Problems
- • Career Exploration Problems
- • Chapter 9 Organizer
- • Chapter 9 Review Problems
- • How Am I Doing? Chapter 9 Test
- • Math Coach
- • Practice Final Examination
Chapter Appendices: Appendices
- • A: Practice with Operations of Whole Numbers
- • B: The Point–Slope Form of a Line
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