Intermediate Algebra

Like Modeling, Functions, and Graphs, this text emphasizes modeling and applications, but focuses more on algebraic skills and less on functions.

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Table of Contents

1. Linear Models
2. Applications of Linear Models
3. Quadratic Models
4. Applications of Quadratic Models
5. Functions and Their Graphs
6. Powers and Roots
7. Exponential Functions
8. Polynomials and Rational Functions
9. Equations and Graphs
10. Logarithmic Functions

• An Algebra Toolkit included in the appendix can help the students refresh their prerequisite skills. Each section of the Toolkit is aligned to the corresponding section in the text, and addresses the algebra skills used in that particular section. The Toolkit section includes one or two examples of each skill and several exercises (with answers) for students to try.
• Online homework sets are available at xyzhomework.com
• Online homework sets are available at myopenmath.com