Elementary Algebra 4th Edition Carson Test Bank

1. Foundations of Algebra

1.1 Number Sets and the Structure of Algebra

1.2 Fractions

1.3 Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers; Properties of Real Numbers

1.4 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers; Properties of Real Numbers

1.5 Exponents, Roots, and Order of Operations

1.6 Translating Word Phrases to Expressions

1.7 Evaluating and Rewriting Expressions

Summary and Review Exercises

Practice Test

 

2. Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

2.1 Equations, Formulas, and the Problem-Solving Process

2.2 The Addition Principle of Equality

2.3 The Multiplication Principle of Equality

2.4 Applying the Principles to Formulas

2.5 Translating Word Sentences to Equations

2.6 Ratios and Proportions

2.7 Percents

2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities

Summary and Review Exercises

Practice Test

Chapters 1–2 Cumulative Review Exercises

 

3. Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities

3.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System

3.2 Graphing Linear Equations

3.3 Graphing Using Intercepts

3.4 Slope–Intercept Form

3.5 Point–Slope Form

3.6 Graphing Linear Inequalities

3.7 Introduction to Functions and Function Notation

Summary and Review Exercises

Practice Test

Chapters 1–3 Cumulative Review Exercises

 

4. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations Graphically

4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution; Applications

4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination; Applications

4.4 More Applications with Systems of Equations

4.5 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities

Summary and Review Exercises

Practice Test

Chapters 1–4 Cumulative Review Exercises

 

5. Polynomials

5.1 Exponents and Scientific Notation

5.2 Introduction to Polynomials

5.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

5.4 Exponent Rules and Multiplying Monomials

5.5 Multiplying Polynomials; Special Products

5.6 Exponent Rules and Dividing Polynomials

Summary and Review Exercises

Practice Test

Chapters 1–5 Cumulative Review Exercises

 

6. Factoring

6.1 Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping

6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Formx²+bx+c

6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Formax²+bx+c, wherea≠ 1

6.4 Factoring Special Products

6.5 Strategies for Factoring

6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

6.7 Graphs of Quadratic Equations and Functions

Summary and Review Exercises

Practice Test

Chapters 1–6 Cumulative Review Exercises

 

7. Rational Expressions and Equations

7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions

7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator

7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Different Denominators

7.5 Complex Rational Expressions

7.6 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions

7.7 Applications with Rational Expressions, Including Variation

Summary and Review Exercises

Practice Test

Chapters 1–7 Cumulative Review Exercises

 

8. Roots and Radicals

8.1 Square Roots and Radical Expressions

8.2 Multiplying and Simplifying Square Roots

8.3 Dividing and Simplifying Square Roots

8.4 Addition, Subtraction, and Mixed Operations with Square Roots

8.5 Solving Radical Equations

8.6 Higher Roots and Rational Exponents

Summary and Review Exercises

Practice Test

Chapters 1–8 Cumulative Review Exercises

 

9. Quadratic Equations

9.1 The Square Root Principle

9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square

9.3 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula

9.4 Complex Numbers

9.5 Graphing Quadratic Equations

Summary and Review Exercises

Practice Test

Chapters 1–9 Cumulative Review Exercises

 

Appendix: Mean, Median, and Mode

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Collaborative Exercises

Answers

Glossary

Index of Applications

Index