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College Algebra with Applications for Business and the Life Sciences 2nd edition

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Ron Larson and Anne V. Hodgkins
Publisher: Brooks/Cole

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Table of Contents

  • Chapter 0: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
    • 0.1: Real Numbers: Order and Absolute Value (34)
    • 0.2: The Basic Rules of Algebra (28)
    • 0.3: Integer Exponents (24)
    • 0.4: Radicals and Rational Exponents (28)
    • 0.5: Polynomials and Special Products (28)
    • 0.6: Factoring (30)
    • 0.7: Fractional Expressions (27)

  • Chapter 1: Equations and Inequalities
    • 1.1: Linear Equations (18)
    • 1.2: Mathematical Modeling (22)
    • 1.3: Quadratic Equations (26)
    • 1.4: The Quadratic Formula (18)
    • 1.5: Other Types of Equations (24)
    • 1.6: Linear Inequalities (26)
    • 1.7: Other Types of Inequalities (17)
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 2: Functions and Graphs
    • 2.1: Graphs of Equations (27)
    • 2.2: Lines in the Plane (27)
    • 2.3: Linear Modeling and Direct Variation (14)
    • 2.4: Functions (25)
    • 2.5: Graphs of Functions (20)
    • 2.6: Transformations of Functions (18)
    • 2.7: The Algebra of Functions (19)
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 3: Polynomial and Rational Functions
    • 3.1: Quadratic Functions and Models (17)
    • 3.2: Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree (18)
    • 3.3: Polynomial Division (20)
    • 3.4: Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions (18)
    • 3.5: Complex Numbers (21)
    • 3.6: The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra (19)
    • 3.7: Rational Functions (20)
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 4: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    • 4.1: Inverse Functions (18)
    • 4.2: Exponential Functions (19)
    • 4.3: Logarithmic Functions (23)
    • 4.4: Properties of Logarithms (28)
    • 4.5: Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations (29)
    • 4.6: Exponential and Logarithmic Models (14)
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 5: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
    • 5.1: Solving Systems Using Substitution (20)
    • 5.2: Solving Systems Using Elimination (16)
    • 5.3: Linear Systems in Three or More Variables (19)
    • 5.4: Systems of Inequalities (18)
    • 5.5: Linear Programming (15)
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 6: Matrices and Determinants
    • 6.1: Matrices and Linear Systems (22)
    • 6.2: Operations with Matrices (20)
    • 6.3: The Inverse of a Square Matrix (23)
    • 6.4: The Determinant of a Square Matrix (23)
    • 6.5: Applications of Matrices and Determinants (16)
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter 7: Sequences, Series, and Probability
    • 7.1: Sequences and Summation Notation (24)
    • 7.2: Arithmetic Sequences and Partial Sums (24)
    • 7.3: Geometric Sequences and Series (22)
    • 7.4: The Binomial Theorem (19)
    • 7.5: Counting Principles (17)
    • 7.6: Probability (21)
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter A: Appendix A
    • A.1: An Introduction to Graphing Utilities
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter B: Appendix B
    • B.1: Conic Sections
    • B.2: Conic Sections and Translations
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter C: Appendix C
    • C.1: Data and Linear Modeling
    • C.2: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

  • Chapter D: Appendix D
    • D.1: Mathematical Induction (Web)
    • Test Yourself
    • Review Exercises

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Chapter 1: Equations and Inequalities
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Chapter 2: Functions and Graphs
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Chapter 3: Polynomial and Rational Functions
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Chapter 4: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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Chapter 5: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
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Chapter 6: Matrices and Determinants
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Chapter 7: Sequences, Series, and Probability
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