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Introductory Algebra, 2/E
Elayn Martin-Gay, University of New Orleans, Lakefront

ISBN-10: 0130676829
ISBN-13: 9780130676825

Publisher: Pearson
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper; 848 pp
Published: 02/22/2002

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For courses in Introductory Algebra or Beginning Algebra.

The engaging Martin-Gay workbook series presents a student-friendly approach to the concepts of basic math and algebra, giving students ample opportunity to practice skills and see how those skills relate to both their lives and the real world. The goals of the worktexts are to build confidence, increase motivation, and encourage mastery of basic skills and concepts. Martin-Gay ensures that students have the most up-to-date, relevant text preparation for their next math course; enhances students' perception of math by exposing them to real-life situations through graphs and applications; and ensures that students have an organized, integrated learning system at their fingertips. The integrated learning resources program features text-specific supplements including Martin-Gay's acclaimed tutorial videotapes, CD videos, and MathPro 5.

Features

NEW - Tips for Success in Mathematics—Section 1.1 in all 4 books.
- Enhances students' study skills by teaching them how to use the text, how to prepare for and take an exam, and good time management.

NEW - Study Skills Reminders—Placed strategically throughout each book, this new feature enhances the material presented in section 1.1 of each book.
- Helps remind students of the study skills that they should employ throughout the entire semester/quarter.

NEW - Vocabulary Check—Fill-in-the-blank vocabulary exercises at the end of every chapter.
- Helps students both learn the definitions of the words from the chapter and learn how to properly use the vocabulary in a sentence.

Lecture Video and CD Video Icons—These icons appear next to the examples and exercises that Elayn Martin-Gay works out on the VHS and CD lecture videos.
- Helps students review key concepts, prepare for exams, or catch-up after a missed class.

NEW - Geometry Icons—These icons appear next to sections, examples, and exercises that integrate geometric concepts.
- Helps students learn these important skills.

Real-life applications—Presents a diverse array of applications based on real data from a variety of fields that are unparalleled in terms of quantity, quality, degree of integration, nontrivial use of real data, variety of disciplines, and level of interest.
- Highlights the relevance of math to various careers and life outside of class.

Concept Checks —Features skill-based margin exercises that stresses conceptual understanding of topics before students move further into their study.
- Allows students to gauge their understanding of a concept as it is explained in the text.

Chapter Activity —Offers opportunities at the end of every chapter for individual or group projects, forms a hands-on or data-related complement and extends the concepts in the chapter.
- Requires students to make decisions and interpretations, and to think and write about algebra— making them more active participants in the learning process.

Integrated Reviews —Provide appropriately placed mid-chapter reviews that allow students to review and assimilate the different skills learned separately over several sections before moving on to related material in the chapter.
- Affords students the opportunity to see mixtures of different types of problems before they see them on a test.

Mental Mathematics exercises—Open most exercise sets with intuitive warm-ups that reinforce concepts.
- Helps students gain number sense and estimation abilities while building their confidence to take on the upcoming exercises.

Focus On: sections—Presents special-interest areas throughout each chapter divided into Focus on History, Focus on Mathematical Connections, Focus on the Real World, and Focus on Business and Career.
- Reveals to students the relevance of mathematics through critical-thinking exercises and group activities.

Combing Concepts exercises—Closes each exercise set by requiring students to combine several concepts from each section.
- Offers students a vehicle to refresh their memories and gain an overview of valuable skills so that they're better prepared for tests.

Internet Excursions in each chapter—Requires students to use the Internet as a data-collection tool to complete exercises, allowing them first-hand experience in manipulating/working with real data.
- Extends understanding beyond the classroom and past the printed page, engaging students in relevant assignments using today's hottest medium.

Chapter Highlights —Closes chapters by presenting key definitions, concepts, and examples.
- Helps students understand and retain what they have learned.

Classic Martin-Gay pedagogy—Provides Chapter Openers, Pretests, Helpful Hints, Review and Preview exercises, Vocabulary Checks, Study Skills Reminders, Chapter Reviews, Cumulative Reviews, and approximately 550 worked examples and 4000 exercises.
- Guides students through apparatus that reinforces and applies their knowledge to build a solid understanding of essential concepts.

NCTM and AMATYC Standards—Reflects current standards in Focus On Mathematical Connections, the Four-Step Problem-Solving Process, Concept Checks and Combining Concepts exercises, Mental Mathematics, and other features of the text.
- All combine to give instructors opportunities to incorporate these qualities into the classroom and to make the math more interesting and meaningful to students.

Calculator Explorations —Presents calculator activities, tips and keystrokes.
- Engages students in current technological tools and techniques, developing their abilities to understand and use the same or similar tools in their own careers.

New To This Edition

Tips for Success in Mathematics—Section 1.1 in all 4 books.
- Enhances students' study skills by teaching them how to use the text, how to prepare for and take an exam, and good time management.

Study Skills Reminders—Placed strategically throughout each book, this new feature enhances the material presented in section 1.1 of each book.
- Helps remind students of the study skills that they should employ throughout the entire semester/quarter.

Vocabulary Check—Fill-in-the-blank vocabulary exercises at the end of every chapter.
- Helps students both learn the definitions of the words from the chapter and learn how to properly use the vocabulary in a sentence.

Geometry Icons—These icons appear next to sections, examples, and exercises that integrate geometric concepts.
- Helps students learn these important skills.

Table of Contents

R. Prealgebra Preview.

Factors and the Least Common Multiple. Fractions. Decimals and Percents.

1. Real Numbers and Introduction to Algebra.

Tips for Success in Mathematics. Symbols and Sets of Numbers. Introduction to Variable Expressions and Equations. Adding Real Numbers. Subtracting Real Numbers. Multiplying Real Numbers. Dividing Real Numbers. Properties of Real Numbers. Reading Graphs.

2. Equations, Inequalities and Problem Solving.

Simplifying Expressions. The Addition Property of Equality. The Multiplication Property of Equality. Further Solving Linear Equations. An Introduction to Problem Solving. Formulas and Problem Solving. Percent, Ratio, and Proportion. Solving Linear Inequalities.

3. Exponents and Polynomials.

Exponents. Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation. Introduction to Polynomials. Adding and Subtracting Polynomials. Multiplying Polynomials. Special Products. Dividing Polynomials.

4. Factoring Polynomials.

The Greatest Common Factor. Factoring Trinomials of the Form x ² + bx + c. Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax ² + bx + c. Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax ² + bx + c a …Ö 1 by Grouping. Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials and the Difference of Two Squares. Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring. Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving.

5. Rational Expressions.

Simplifying Rational Expressions. Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions. Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator and Least Common Denominator. Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Different Denominators. Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions. Rational Equations and Problem Solving. Simplifying Complex Fractions.

6. Graphing Equations and Inequalities.

The Rectangular Coordinate System. Graphing Linear Equations. Intercepts. Slope. Equations of Lines. Introduction to Functions. Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables.

7. Systems of Equations.

Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing. Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution. Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition. Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving.

8. Roots and Radicals.

Introduction to Radicals. Simplifying Radicals. Adding and Subtracting Radicals. Multiplying and Dividing Radicals. Solving Equations Containing Radicals. Radical Equations and Problem Solving.

9. Quadratic Equations.

Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property. Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square. Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula. Graphing Quadratic Equations in Two Variables.

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K. Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 20 years and has received numerous teaching awards including the local University Alumni Association's Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Over the years, Elayn has developed a videotaped lecture series to help her students understand algebra better. This highly successful video material is the basis for her books: Basic College Mathematics, Second Edition; Prealgebra, Third Edition; Introductory Algebra, Second Edition; Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition; Algebra A Combined Approach, Second Edition; and her hardback series: Beginning Algebra, Third Edition; Intermediate Algebra, Third Edition; Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition; and Intermediate Algebra: A Graphing Approach, Second Edition.

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