Algebra : A Combined Approach

ISBN-13: 9780321977533 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 1176 str.

Martin-Gay, Elayn

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Elayn Martin-Gay's developmental math program is motivated by her firm belief that every student can succeed. Martin-Gay's focus on the student shapes her clear, accessible writing, inspires her constant pedagogical innovations, and contributes to the popularity and effectiveness of her video resources. This revision of Martin-Gay's series continues her focus on students and what they need to be successful. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyMathLab does not come packaged with this content. MyMathLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor. If you would like to purchaseboththe physical text and MyMathLab, search for: 0321978528 / 9780321978523 Algebra: A Combined Approach Plus NEW MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
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Spis treści

R. Prealgebra Review

 

    R.1 Factors and the Least Common Multiple

    R.2 Fractions

    R.3 Decimals and Percents

        Group Activity

        Vocabulary Check

        Chapter Highlights

        Chapter Review

        Chapter Test

 

1. Real Numbers and Introduction to Algebra

 

    1.1 Study Skills Tips for Sucess in Mathematics

    1.2 Symbols and Sets of Numbers

    1.3 Expnents, Order of Operations, and Variable Expressions

    1.4 Adding Real Numbers

    1.5 Subtracting Real Numbers

    1.6 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers

    1.7 Properties of Real Numbers

    1.8 Simplifying Expressions

        Group Activity

        Vocabulary Check

        Chapter Highlights

        Chapter Review

        Chapter Test

 

2. Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving

 

    2.1 The Addition Property of Equality

    2.2 The Multiplication Property of Equality

    2.3 Further Solving Linear Equations

    2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving

    2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving

    2.6 Percent and Mixture Problem Solving

    2.7 Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving

        Group Activity

        Vocabulary Check

        Chapter Highlights

        Chapter Review

        Chapter Test

        Cumulative Review

    

3. Graphing Equations and Inequalities

 

    3.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System

    3.2 Graphing Linear Equations

    3.3 Intercepts

    3.4 Slope and Rate of Change

   

O autorze

Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 25 years. Her numerous teaching awards include the local University Alumni Association s Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Developmental Educator at University of New Orleans, presented by the Louisiana Association of Developmental Educators.

 

Prior to writing textbooks, Elayn Martin-Gay developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation materials for her texts. Today, the videos are specific to each book in her series. She has also created Chapter Test Prep Videos to help students during their most teachable moment as they prepare for a test along with Instructor-to-Instructor videos that provide teaching tips, hints, and suggestions for every developmental mathematics course, including basic mathematics, prealgebra, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra.

 

Elayn is the author of 12 published textbooks and numerous multimedia interactive products, all specializing in developmental mathematics courses. She has also published series in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  She has participated as an author across a broad range of educational materials: textbooks, videos, tutorial software, and courseware. This offers an opportunity for multiple combinations for an integrated teaching and learning package, offering great consistency for the student.