
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra with P.O.W.E.R. Learning, 5th Edition
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The 5th edition of Beginning and Intermediate Algebra by Sherri Messersmith and Nathalie Vega-Rhodes represents the most evolved version of the P.O.W.E.R. series textbooks yet. To each chapter we have added a new Get Ready chapter opener that contains prerequisite/corequisite lessons, with exercises, to prepare students to learn the concepts coming up in the chapter. Also new to this edition are the two academic mindset topics of developing a growth mindset and developing grit. The power (no pun intended) of the Internet is that it allows us to enhance the learning and teaching experience for students and instructors. We can do things that we couldn’t dream of even 10 years ago! That’s where Nathalie Vega-Rhodes comes in. A long-time P.O.W.E.R. math textbook user and outstanding instructor, Nathalie has a lot of experience using digital tools. Better yet, she and Sherri have the same philosophy of teaching, love for students, and belief in addressing all of their students’ needs in the classroom. What makes P.O.W.E.R. a unique tool for the classroom? A major challenge in developmental courses is that students at this level struggle with basic study skills and habits. Maybe this is one of their first college courses or perhaps they are adults returning to school after a long absence. Either way, many of the individuals taking this course don’t know how to be good students. Instructors often don’t have the time, the resources or the expertise to teach success skills AND the math concepts. The P.O.W.E.R. Learning Framework was developed by successful author, psychologist, student success instructor and researcher, Bob Feldman. It is a method of accomplishing any task using five simple and consistent steps. Prepare. Organize. Work. Evaluate. Rethink. The P.O.W.E.R. framework that Math instructors have come to know and love is at the core of each section and new study strategies and exercises have been integrated with every chapter better help students successfully learn math concepts while at the same time developing habits that will serve them well throughout their college careers and in their daily lives. The conversational writing style, practical applications, innovative student resources and expanded available in ALEKS makes this an appealing and very teachable option for faculty.
Beginning & Intermediate Algebra with POWER Learning
Chapter 1 The Real Number System and Geometry
1.1 Review of Fractions
1.2 Exponents and Order of Operations
1.3 Geometry Review
1.4 Sets of Numbers and Absolute Value
1.5 Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers
1.6 Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers
1.7 Algebraic Expressions and Properties of Real Numbers
Chapter 2 Rules of Exponents
2.1A Basic Rules of Exponents: The Product Rule and Power Rules
2.1B Basic Rules of Exponents: Combining the Rules
2.2A Integer Exponents: Real-Number Bases
2.2B Integer Exponents: Variable Bases
2.3 The Quotient Rule
2.4 Scientific Notation
Chapter 3 Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
3.1 Solving Linear Equations Part I
3.2 Solving Linear Equations Part II
3.3 Applications of Linear Equations
3.4 Applications Involving Percents
3.5 Geometry Applications and Solving Formulas
3.6 Applications of Linear Equations to Proportions, Money Problems, and d=rt
3.7 Linear Inequalities in One Variable
3.8 Compound Inequalities in One Variable
Chapter 4 Linear Equations in Two Variables and Functions
4.1 Introduction to Linear Equations in Two Variables
4.2 Graphing by Plotting Points and Finding Intercepts
4.3 The Slope of a Line
4.4 The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line
4.5 Writing an Equation of a Line
4.6 Introduction to Functions
Chapter 5 Solving Systems of Linear Equations
5.1 Solving Systems by Graphing
5.2 Solving Systems by the Substitution Method
5.3 Solving Systems by the Elimination Method
5.4 Applications of Systems of Two Equations
5.5 Solving Systems of Three Equations and Applications
5.6 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using Matrices
Chapter 6 Polynomials
6.1 Review of the Rules of Exponents
6.2 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
6.3 Multiplication of Polynomials
6.4 Division of Polynomials
Chapter 7 Factoring Polynomials
7.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
7.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2+bx+c
7.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2+bx+c (a≠1)
7.4 Factoring Special Trinomials and Binomials
7.5 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
7.6 Applications of Quadratic Equations
Chapter 8 Rational Expressions
8.1 Rational Expressions and Functions
8.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
8.3 Finding the Least Common Denominator
8.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
8.5 Simplifying Complex Fractions
8.6 Solving Rational Equations
8.7 Applications of Rational Equations
8.8 Variation
Chapter 9 More Equations and Inequalities
9.1 Absolute Value Equations
9.2 Absolute Value Inequalities
9.3 Linear and Compound Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Chapter 10 Radicals and Rational Exponents
10.1 Finding Roots
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Simplifying Expressions Containing Square Roots
10.4 Simplifying Expressions Containing Higher Roots
10.5 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radicals
10.6 Dividing Radicals
10.7 Solving Radical Equations
10.8 Complex Numbers
Chapter 11 Quadratic Equations
11.1 Review of Solving Equations by Factoring
11.2 The Square Root Property and Completing the Square
11.3 The Quadratic Formula
11.4 Equations in Quadratic Form
11.5 Formulas and Applications
Chapter 12 Functions and Their Graphs
12.1 Relations and Functions
12.2 Graphs of Functions and Transformations
12.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
12.4 Applications of Quadratic Functions and Graphing Other Parabolas
12.5 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
12.6 The Algebra of Functions
Chapter 13 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
13.1 Inverse Functions
13.2 Exponential Functions
13.3 Logarithmic Functions
13.4 Properties of Logarithms
13.5 Common and Natural Logarithms and Change of Base
13.6 Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Chapter 14 Conic Sections, Nonlinear Systems, and Nonlinear Inequalities
14.1 The Circle
14.2 The Ellipse and the Hyperbola
14.3 Nonlinear Systems of Equations
14.4 Second-Degree Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities
Chapter 15 Sequences and Series (online only)
15.1 Sequences and Series
15.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
15.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
15.4 The Binomial Theorem
Appendix A Prealgebra Topics (online only)
Appendix B Beginning Algebra Review (online only)
Appendix C Additional Topics (online only)


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