College Algebra: A Concise Approach


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Chapter 1: Number Systems and Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
1.1The Real Number System
1.2The Arithmetic of Algebraic Expressions
1.3Properties of Exponents
1.4Properties of Radicals
1.5Polynomials and Factoring
1.6The Complex Number System
Chapter 2: Equations and Inequalities of One Variable
2.1Linear Equations in One Variable
2.2Linear Inequalities in One Variable
2.3Quadratic Equations in One Variable
2.4Higher Degree Polynomial Equations
2.5Rational Expressions and Equations
2.6Radical Equations
Chapter 3: Linear Equations and Inequalities of Two Variables
3.1The Cartesian Coordinate System
3.2Linear Equations in Two Variables
3.3Forms of Linear Equations
3.4Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
3.5Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
3.6Introduction to Circles
Chapter 4: Relations, Functions, and their Graphs
4.1Relations and Functions
4.2Linear and Quadratic Functions
4.3Other Common Functions
4.4Transformations of Functions
4.5Combining Functions
4.6Inverses of Functions
Chapter 5: Polynomial Functions
5.1Introduction to Polynomial Equations and Graphs
5.2Polynomial Division and the Division Algorithm
5.3Locating Real Zeros of Polynomials
5.4The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Chapter 6: Rational Functions and Conic Sections
6.1Rational Functions and Rational Inequalities
6.2The Ellipse
6.3The Parabola
6.4The Hyperbola
Chapter 7: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
7.1Exponential Functions and their Graphs
7.2Applications of Exponential Functions
7.3Logarithmic Functions and their Graphs
7.4Properties and Applications of Logarithms
7.5Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Chapter 8: Systems of Equations
8.1Solving Systems by Substitution and Elimination
8.2Matrix Notation and Gaussian Elimination
8.3Determinants and Cramer's Rule
8.4The Algebra of Matrices
8.5Inverses of Matrices
8.6Linear Programming
8.7Nonlinear Systems of Equations
Chapter 9: An Introduction to Sequences, Series, Combinatorics, and Probability
9.1Sequences and Series
9.2Arithmetic Sequences and Series
9.3Geometric Sequences and Series
9.4Mathematical Induction
9.5An Introduction to Combinatorics
9.6An Introduction to Probability
Appendix
A.1Introduction to Polynomial Equations and Graphs (excluding complex numbers)
A.2Polynomial Division and the Division Algorithm (excluding complex numbers)
A.3Locating Real Zeros of Polynomials (excluding complex numbers)
A.4The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra (excluding complex numbers)