Intermediate Algebra

Real-life applications— unparalleled in terms of quantity, quality, degree of integration, nontrivial use of real data, variety of fields, and level of interest, and many based on real datafrom a variety of fields— highlight the relevance of math to various careers. Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions, Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving, Graphs and Functions, Systems of Equations and Inequalities, Polynomials and Polynomial Functions, Rational Expressions, Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations and Functions,Conic Sections, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Includes approximately 550 worked examples, and 4000 exercises. For a variety of business, science, math, and technology careers.

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This textbook emphasizes real-life applications, problem solving, data interpretation, geometric concepts, and critical thinking. Coverage includes graphs and functions, quadratic equations and functions, conic sections, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Answers and solutions to selected exercises are appended. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

K. Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 20 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, K. Elayn Martin-Gay developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students in their quest for success. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation material for her texts. Today the tapes specifically support each book in the Martin-Gay series.

Elayn is the author of nine published textbooks as well as multimedia interactive mathematics, all specializing in developmental mathematics courses such as basic mathematics, prealgebra, beginning and intermediate algebra. She has provided author participation across the broadest range of materials: textbook, videos, tutorial software, and Interactive Math courseware. All the components are designed to work together. This offers an opportunity of various combinations for an integrated, consistent teaching and learning package.