College Algebra [Hardcover]

College Algebra, First Edition will appeal to those who want to give important topics more in-depth, higher-level coverage. This text offers streamlined approach accompanied with accessible definitions across all chapters to allow for an easy-to-understand read. College Algebra contains prose that is precise, accurate, and easy to read, with straightforward definitions of even the topics that are typically most difficult for students.About the Author.

Preface to the Instructor.

Acknowledgments.

Preface to the Student.

1 The Real Numbers.

1.1 The Real Line.

Construction of the Real Line.

Is Every Real Number Rational?

Problems.

1.2 Algebra of the Real Numbers.

Commutativity and Associativity.

The Order of Algebraic Operations.

The Distributive Property.

Additive Inverses and Subtraction.

Multiplicative Inverses and the Algebra of Fractions.

Symbolic Calculators.

Exercises, Problems, and Worked-out Solutions.

1.3 Inequalities.

Positive and Negative Numbers.

Lesser and Greater.

Intervals.

Absolute Value.

Exercises, Problems, and Worked-out Solutions.

Chapter Summary and Chapter Review Questions.

2 Combining Algebra and Geometry.

2.1 The Coordinate Plane.

Coordinates.

Graphs of Equations.

Distance Between Two Points.

Length, Perimeter, and Circumference.

Exercises, Problems, and Worked-out Solutions.