Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra

Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra
FIRST EDITION
© 2012
D. Franklin Wright, Cerritos College
ISBN: 1-932628-91-6 or 978-1-932628-91-3

Bundled with Hawkes Learning Systems:
PREALGEBRA & INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA courseware
ISBN (hard cover): 1-932628-84-3 or 978-1-932628-84-5



Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra provides a review of basic arithmetic skills, as well as an introduction to algebra. This text is appropriate for a one or two semester course in which students are preparing for a more advanced algebra course, but also require additional practice with arithmetic concepts. The writing style of the text gives carefully worded, thorough explanations that are direct and easy to understand. Each section contains many detailed examples with clear step-by-step instructions. The use of color, shaded boxes, and objective referencing helps students identify and understand important topics.
Chapter 1:
 Whole Numbers, Integers, and Introduction to Solving Equations
Chapter 2:
 Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Proportions
Chapter 3:
 Decimals, Percents, and Square Roots
Chapter 4:
 Geometry and Graphs
Chapter 5:
 Algebraic Expressions, Linear Equations, and Applications
Chapter 6:
 Graphing Linear Equations
Chapter 7:
 Exponents, Polynomials, and Factoring Techniques
Chapter 8:
 Systems of Linear Equations
Chapter 9:
 Roots and Radicals
Chapter 10:
 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 11:
 Rational Expressions
Chapter 12:
 Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations