Introductory Algebra, 7th Edition

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1. Chapter 0: Strategies for Academic Success
   1. 0.1 Understanding and Reducing Stress
   2. 0.2 Staying Organized
   3. 0.3 Managing Your Time Effectively
   4. 0.4 Reading a Textbook and Note-Taking
   5. 0.5 Using Effective Study Strategies
   6. 0.6 Reducing Test Anxiety
      
      
2. Chapter 1: Review of Foundational Math Skills
   1. 1.1 Exponents and Order of Operations with Integers
   2. 1.2 Prime Factorization and Least Common Multiple
   3. 1.3 Multiplication and Division with Fractions
   4. 1.4 Addition and Subtraction with Fractions
   5. 1.5 Introduction to Decimal Numbers
   6. 1.6 Operations with Decimal Numbers
   7. 1.7 Decimal Numbers and Fractions
   8. 1.8 Basics of Percent
   9. Chapter 1 Review
      
      
3. Chapter 2: Geometry and Statistics
   1. 2.1 Perimeter, Area, and Volume
   2. 2.2 Angles and Triangles
   3. 2.3 Measures of Center
   4. 2.4 Measures of Dispersion and Percentiles
   5. Chapter 2 Review
      
      
4. Chapter 3: Introduction to Algebra
   1. 3.1 The Real Number Line and Absolute Value
   2. 3.2 Addition with Real Numbers
   3. 3.3 Subtraction with Real Numbers
   4. 3.4 Multiplication and Division with Real Numbers
   5. 3.5 Order of Operations with Real Numbers
   6. 3.6 Properties of Real Numbers
   7. 3.7 Simplifying and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
   8. 3.8 Translating English Phrases and Algebraic Expressions
   9. Chapter 3 Review
      
      
5. Chapter 4: Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
   1. 4.1 Solving Linear Equations: x + b = c and ax = c
   2. 4.2 Solving Linear Equations: ax + b = c
   3. 4.3 Solving Linear Equations: ax + b = cx + d
   4. 4.4 Working with Formulas
   5. 4.5 Applications: Number Problems and Consecutive Integers
   6. 4.6 Applications: Distance-Rate-Time, Interest, Average, and Cost
   7. 4.7 Applications of Percent
   8. 4.8 Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable
   9. Chapter 4 Review
      
      
6. Chapter 5: Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities
   1. 5.1 The Cartesian Coordinate System
   2. 5.2 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
   3. 5.3 Slope-Intercept Form
   4. 5.4 Point-Slope Form
   5. 5.5 Introduction to Functions and Function Notation
   6. 5.6 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
   7. Chapter 5 Review
      
      
7. Chapter 6: Systems of Linear Equations
   1. 6.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Solutions by Graphing
   2. 6.2 Systems of Linear Equations: Solutions by Substitution
   3. 6.3 Systems of Linear Equations: Solutions by Addition
   4. 6.4 Applications: Distance-Rate-Time, Number Problems, Amounts, and Cost
   5. 6.5 Applications: Interest and Mixture
   6. 6.6 Systems of Linear Inequalities
   7. Chapter 6 Review
      
      
8. Chapter 7: Exponents and Polynomials
   1. 7.1 Rules for Exponents
   2. 7.2 Power Rules for Exponents
   3. 7.3 Applications: Scientific Notation
   4. 7.4 Introduction to Polynomials
   5. 7.5 Addition and Subtraction with Polynomials
   6. 7.6 Multiplication with Polynomials
   7. 7.7 Special Products of Binomials
   8. 7.8 Division with Polynomials
   9. Chapter 7 Review
      
      
9. Chapter 8: Factoring Polynomials
   1. 8.1 Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and Factoring by Grouping
   2. 8.2 Factoring Trinomials: x2 + bx + c
   3. 8.3 Factoring Trinomials: ax2 + bx + c
   4. 8.4 Factoring Trinomials: ac-Method
   5. 8.5 Special Factoring Techniques
   6. 8.6 Review of Factoring Techniques
   7. 8.7 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
   8. 8.8 Applications: Quadratic Equations
   9. Chapter 8 Review
      
      
10. Chapter 9: Rational Expressions
    1. 9.1 Introduction to Rational Expressions
    2. 9.2 Multiplication and Division with Rational Expressions
    3. 9.3 Least Common Multiple of Polynomials
    4. 9.4 Addition and Subtraction with Rational Expressions
    5. 9.5 Simplifying Complex Fractions
    6. 9.6 Solving Rational Equations
    7. 9.7 Applications: Rational Expressions
    8. 9.8 Applications: Variation
    9. Chapter 9 Review
       
       
11. Chapter 10: Roots and Radicals
    1. 10.1 Evaluating Radicals
    2. 10.2 Simplifying Radicals
    3. 10.3 Rational Exponents
    4. 10.4 Addition and Subtraction with Radicals
    5. 10.5 Multiplication with Radicals
    6. 10.6 Rationalizing Denominators
    7. 10.7 Solving Radical Equations
    8. 10.8 The Pythagorean Theorem
    9. Chapter 10 Review
       
       
12. Chapter 11: Quadratic Equations
    1. 11.1 Quadratic Equations: The Square Root Method
    2. 11.2 Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square
    3. 11.3 Quadratic Equations: The Quadratic Formula
    4. 11.4 More Applications of Quadratic Equations
    5. 11.5 Graphing Quadratic Functions and Applications
    6. Chapter 11 Review