Essentials of College Algebra (Pearson+)

Name: Essentials of College Algebra (Pearson+)
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ISBN: 9780134675022

by Margaret Lial

12th Edition

Publisher: Pearson+

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Print ISBN	9780134675022
eText ISBN	9780137517077
Publisher	Pearson+
Publishing Year	2022
Edition	12th Edition
Language	English
Pages	688

Essentials of College Algebra (Pearson+), 12th Edition, by Margaret Lial, is a textbook designed for college algebra courses. The volume establishes a structured framework to support review and test preparation.

The content begins with a review of basic concepts before examining equations and inequalities. It expands into graphs and functions, moves through polynomial and rational functions, and covers inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions alongside systems and matrices.

This edition uses targeted exercise types to reinforce core algebraic topics. The structure guides students through systematic review to assist with ongoing course assessments.

Chapter R: Review of Basic Concepts
- • R.1 Sets
- • R.2 Real Numbers and Their Properties
- • R.3 Polynomials
- • R.4 Factoring Polynomials
- • R.5 Rational Expressions
- • R.6 Rational Exponents
- • R.7 Radical Expressions
Chapter 1: Equations and Inequalities
- • 1.1 Linear Equations
- • 1.2 Applications and Modeling with Linear Equations
- • 1.3 Complex Numbers
- • 1.4 Quadratic Equations
- • 1.5 Applications and Modeling with Quadratic Equations
- • 1.6 Other Types of Equations and Applications
- • 1.7 Inequalities
- • 1.8 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
- • Test Prep
- • Review Exercises
- • Test
Chapter 2: Graphs and Functions
- • 2.1 Rectangular Coordinates and Graphs
- • 2.2 Circles
- • 2.3 Functions
- • 2.4 Linear Functions
- • 2.5 Equations of Lines and Linear Models
- • 2.6 Graphs of Basic Functions
- • 2.7 Graphing Techniques
- • 2.8 Function Operations and Composition
- • Test Prep
- • Review Exercises
- • Test
Chapter 3: Polynomials and Rational Functions
- • 3.1 Quadratic Functions and Models
- • 3.2 Synthetic Division
- • 3.3 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
- • 3.4 Polynomial Functions: Graphs, Applications, and Models
- • 3.5 Rational Functions: Graphs, Applications, and Models
- • 3.6 Variation
- • Test Prep
- • Review Exercises
- • Test
Chapter 4: Inverse, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions
- • 4.1 Inverse Functions
- • 4.2 Exponential Functions
- • 4.3 Logarithmic Functions
- • 4.4 Evaluating Logarithms and the Change-of-Base Theorem
- • 4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
- • 4.6 Applications and Models of Exponential Growth and Decay
- • Test Prep
- • Review Exercises
- • Test
Chapter 5: Systems and Matrices
- • 5.1 Systems of Linear Equations
- • 5.2 Matrix Solution of Linear Systems
- • 5.3 Determinant Solution of Linear Systems
- • 5.4 Partial Fractions
- • 5.5 Nonlinear Systems of Equations
- • 5.6 Systems of Inequalities and Linear Programming
- • 5.7 Properties of Matrices
- • 5.8 Matrix Inverses
- • Test Prep
- • Review Exercises
- • Test