
Introductory Algebra with P.O.W.E.R. Learning, 2nd Edition
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Introductory Algebra with P.O.W.E.R. Learning, 2nd Edition
Chapter 1: The Real Number System and Geometry
Study Strategies: An Introduction to the P.O.W.E.R. Framework
Study Strategies: Using P.O.W.E.R. to Succeed in Your Course
Section 1.1 Review of Fractions
Section 1.2 Exponents and Order of Operations
Section 1.3 Geometry Review
Section 1.4 Sets of Numbers and Absolute Value
Section 1.5 Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers
Section 1.6 Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers
Section 1.7 Properties of Real Numbers
Section 1.8 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Measuring Your Math Confidence
Chapter 1 Summary
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 1 Test
Chapter 2 : Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
Study Strategies: How to Read Math (and Other) Textbooks
Section 2.1 Solving Linear Equations Part I
Section 2.2 Solving Linear Equations Part II
Section 2.3 Applications of Linear Equations
Section 2.4 Applications involving Percents
Section 2.5 Geometry Applications and Solving Formulas
Section 2.6 Applications of Linear Equations to Proportions, Money Problems, and d=rt
Section 2.7 Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Discover Your Reading Style
Chapter 2 Summary
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 2 Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1-2
Chapter 3: Linear Equations in Two Variables
Study Strategies: Time Management
Section 3.1 Introduction to Linear Equations in Two Variables
Section 3.2 Graphing by Plotting Points and Finding Intercepts
Section 3.3 The Slope of a Line
Section 3.4 The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line
Section 3.5 Writing an Equation of a Line
Section 3.6 Introduction to Functions
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Find Your Time Style
Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 3 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1-3
Chapter 4 : Linear Equations and Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables
Study Strategies: Taking Notes in Class
Section 4.1 Solving Systems by Graphing
Section 4.2 Solving Systems by the Substitution Method
Section 4.3 Solving Systems by the Elimination Method
Putting It All TogetherSection 4.4 Applications of Systems of Two Equations
Section 4.5 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Evaluate Your Class Notes
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 4 Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1-4
Chapter 5: Rules of Exponents
Study Strategies: Taking Math Tests
Section 5.1 Basic Rules of Exponents
Part A: The Product Rule and Power Rules
Part B: Combining the Rules
Section 5.2 Integer Exponents
Part A: Real-Number Bases
Part B: Variable Bases
Section 5.3 The Quotient Rule
Putting It All Together
Section 5.4 Scientific Notation
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Math Test Preparation Checklist
Chapter 5 Summary
Chapter 5 Review
Chapter 5 Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1-5
Chapter 6: Polynomials
Study Strategies: Doing Math Homework
Section 6.1 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
Section 6.2 Multiplication of Polynomials
Section 6.3 Special Products
Section 6.4 Division of Polynomials
Group Activity
emPOWERme: What’s Different About College?
Chapter 6 Summary
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 6 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1-6
Chapter 7: Factoring Polynomials
Study Strategies: Making a Class Schedule
Section 7.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
Section 7.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x^2 + bx + c
Section 7.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax^2 + bx + c (a ≠ 1)
Section 7.4 Factoring Special Trinomials and Binomials
Section 7.5 Factoring the Sum and Difference of Two Cubes
Putting It All Together
Section 7.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Section 7.7 Applications of Quadratic Equations
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Identify Major Attractions
Chapter 7 Summary
Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 7 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1-7
Chapter 8: Rational Expressions
Study Strategies: Know Your School
Section 8.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
Section 8.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Section 8.3 Finding the Least Common Denominator
Section 8.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Putting It All Together
Section 8.5 Simplifying Complex Fractions
Section 8.6 Solving Rational Equations
Section 8.7 Applications of Rational Equations and Variation
Group Activity
emPOWERme: My School
Chapter 8 Summary
Chapter 8 Review
Chapter 8 Test
Cumulative Review Chapters 1-8
Chapter 9: Roots and Radicals
Study Strategies: Working with a Study Group
Section 9.1 Finding Roots
Section 9.2 Simplifying Radicals: the Product and Quotient Rules
Section 9.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals
Section 9.4 Combining Operations on Radicals
Section 9.5 Dividing Radicals
Section 9.6 Solving Radical Equations
Section 9.7 Rational Exponents
Group Activity
emPOWERme: My Study Group Experience
Chapter 9 Summary
Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 9 Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1-9
Chapter 10: Quadratic Equations
Study Strategies: Creating Visuals
Section 10.1 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property
Section 10.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Section 10.3 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula
Putting It All Together
Section 10.4 Graphs of Quadratic Equations
Section 10.5 Complex Numbers
Group Activity
emPOWERme: What’s Your Learning Style?
Chapter 10 Summary
Chapter 10 Review
Chapter 10 Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1-10
Appendix
Appendix A.1 Decimals
Appendix A.2 Percents
Appendix A.3 Compound Inequalities in One Variable
Appendix A.4 Solving Systems of Three Equations and Applications
Appendix A.5 Compound Linear Inequalities in Two Variables Containing "Or"


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