Intermediate Algebra with P.O.W.E.R. Learning, 2nd Edition
Chapter 1: Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions
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 Set of Numbers
Section 1.2 Operations on Real Numbers
Section 1.3 Exponents, Roots, and Order of Operations
Section 1.4 Algebraic Expressions and Properties of Real Numbers
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Why Am I Going to College?
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter 2: Linear Equations in One Variable
Study Strategies: How to Read Math (and Other) Textbooks
Section 2.1 Linear Equations in One Variable
Section 2.2 Applications of Linear Equations
Section 2.3 Geometry Applications and Solving Formulas
Section 2.4 More Applications of Linear Equations
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Organize Your Memory
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 and 2
Chapter 3: Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value
Study Strategies: Time Management
Section 3.1 Linear Inequalities in One Variable
Section 3.2 Compound Inequalities in One Variable
Section 3.3 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Identify the Black Holes of Time Management
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 3
Chapter 4: Linear Equations in Two Variables and Functions
Study Strategies: Taking Notes in Class
Section 4.1 Introduction to Linear Equations in Two Variables
Section 4.2 Slope of a Line and Slope-Intercept Form
Section 4.3 Writing an Equation of a Line
Section 4.4 Linear and Compound Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Section 4.5 Introduction to Functions
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Checklist for Effective Notes
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 4
Chapter 5: Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Study Strategies: Taking Math Tests
Section 5.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Section 5.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
Section 5.3 Applications of Systems of Linear Equations
Section 5.4 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using Matrices
Group Activity
emPOWERme: What is My Test-Taking Style?
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 5
Chapter 6: Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Study Strategies: Doing Math Homework
Section 6.1 The Rules of Exponents
Section 6.2 More on Exponents and Scientific Notation
Section 6.3 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials and Polynomial
Functions
Section 6.4 Multiplication of Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Section 6.5 Division of Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Group Activity
emPOWERme: The Right Time and Place for Homework
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 6
Chapter 7: Factoring Polynomials
Study Strategies: Working with a Study Group
Section 7.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
Section 7.2 Factoring Trinomials
Section 7.3 Special Factoring Techniques
Putting It All Together
Section 7.4 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Section 7.5 Applications of Quadratic Equations
Group Activity
emPOWERme: What is My Studying Style?
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 7
Chapter 8: Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions
Study Strategies: The Writing Process
Section 8.1 Simplifying, Multiplying, and Dividing Rational Expressions and Functions
Section 8.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Section 8.3 Simplifying Complex Fractions
Section 8.4 Solving Rational Equations
Putting It All Together
Section 8.5 Application of Rational Equations
Section 8.6 Variation
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Writing Clearly
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 8
Chapter 9: Radicals and Rational Exponents
Study Strategies: Know Your School
Section 9.1 Radical Expressions and Functions
Section 9.2 Rational Exponents
Section 9.3 Simplifying Expressions Containing Square Roots
Section 9.4 Simplifying Expressions Containing Higher Roots
Section 9.5 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radicals
Section 9.6 Dividing Radicals
Putting It All Together
Section 9.7 Solving Radical Equations
Section 9.8 Complex Numbers
Group Activity
emPOWERme: My School
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 9
Chapter 10: Quadratic Equations and Functions
Study Strategies: Developing Financial Literacy
Section 10.1 The Square Root Property and Completing the Square
Section 10.2 The Quadratic Formula
Putting It All Together
Section 10.3 Equations in Quadratic Form
Section 10.4 Formulas and Applications
Section 10.5 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
Section 10.6 Application of Quadratic Functions and Graphing Other Parabolas
Section 10.7 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Determine Your Saving Style
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 10
Chapter 11: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Study Strategies: Using the Internet for Learning
Section 11.1 Composite and Inverse Functions
Section 11.2 Exponential Functions
Section 11.3 Logarithmic Functions
Section 11.4 Properties of Logarithms
Section 11.5 Common and Natural Logarithms and Change of Base
Section 11.6 Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Group Activity
emPOWERme: Should You Use the Internet to Supplement Your Learning?
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 11
Chapter 12: Nonlinear Functions, Conic Sections, and Nonlinear Systems
Study Strategies: Improving Your Memory
Section 12.1 Graphs of Other Useful Functions
Section 12.2 The Circle
Section 12.3 The Ellipse
Section 12.4 The Hyperbola
Putting It All Together
Section 12.5 Nonlinear Systems of Equations
Sections 12.6 Second-Degree Inequalities and System of Inequalities
Group Activity
emPOWERme: How is My Memory?
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 12
Chapter 13 (Online): Sequences and Series
Section 13.1 Sequences and Series
Section 13.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
Section 13.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
Section 13.4 The Binomial Theorem
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Cumulative Review for Chapters 1 – 13
Appendix
Section A.1 Review of Fractions
Section A.2 Geometry Review
Section A.3 Determinants and Cramer’s Rule
Section A.4 Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem
