Loose Leaf for Introductory Algebra with P.O.W.E.R. Learning

Introductory Algebra with P.O.W.E.R. Learning, First Edition Chapter 1: The Real Number System and Geometry Study Strategies: The P.O.W.E.R. Framework Section 1.1Review of Fractions Section 1.2Exponents and Order of Operations Section 1.3Geometry Review Section 1.4Sets of Numbers and Absolute Value Section 1.5Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers Section 1.6Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers Section 1.7Properties of Real Numbers Section 1.8Simplifying Algebraic Expressions emPOWERme: Measuring Your Math Confidence Chapter 1 Summary Chapter 1 Review Chapter 1 Test Chapter 2: Linear Equations and Inequalities Study Strategies: Reading Math (and Other) Textbooks Section 2.1Solving Linear Equations Part I Section 2.2Solving Linear Equations Part II Section 2.3Solving Linear Equations Part III Section 2.4Applications of Linear Equations Section 2.5Geometry Applications and Solving Formulas Section 2.6Ratios and Proportions Section 2.7Applications of Percents Section 2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable emPOWERme: Discover Your Reading Style Chapter 2 Summary Chapter 2 Review Chapter 2 Test Cumulative Review for Chapters 12 Chapter 3: Linear Equations in Two Variables Study Strategies: Time Management Section 3.1Introduction to Linear Equations in Two Variables Section 3.2Graphing by Plotting Points and Finding Intercepts Section 3.3The Slope of a Line Section 3.4The Slope-Intercept Form of a Line Section 3.5Writing an Equation of a Line emPOWERme: Find Your Time Style Chapter 3 Summary Chapter 3 Review Chapter 3 Test Cumulative Review Chapters 13 Chapter 4: Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables Study Strategies: Taking Notes in Class Section 4.1Solving Systems by Graphing Section 4.2Solving Systems by the Substitution Method Section 4.3Solving Systems by the Elimination Method vPutting It All Together Section 4.4Applications of Systems of Two Equations Section 4.5Linear Inequalities in Two Variables emPOWERme: Evaluate Your Class Notes Chapter 4 Review Chapter 4 Test Cumulative Review for Chapters 14 Chapter 5: Rules of Exponents Study Strategies: Taking Math Tests Section 5.1Basic Rules of Exponents Part A:The Product Rule and Power Rules Part B:Combining the Rules Section 5.2Integer Exponents Part A:Real-Number Bases Part B:Variable Bases Section 5.3The Quotient Rule Putting It All Together Section 5.4Scientific Notation emPOWERme: Math Test Preparation Checklist Chapter 5 Summary Chapter 5 Review Chapter 5 Test Cumulative Review for Chapters 15 Chapter 6Polynomials Study Strategies: Doing Math Homework Section 6.1Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials Section 6.2Multiplication of Polynomials Section 6.3Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial Section 6.4Dividing a Polynomial by a Polynomial emPOWERme: What''s Different About College? Chapter 6 Summary Chapter 6 Review Chapter 6 Test Cumulative Review Chapters 16 Chapter 7Factoring Polynomials Study Strategies: Making Academic Choices Section 7.1The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping Section 7.2Factoring Trinomials of the Form Section 7.3Factoring Trinomials of the Form (a  1) Section 7.4Factoring Special Trinomials and Binomials Putting It All Together Section 7.5Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring Section 7.6Applications of Quadratic Equations emPOWERme: Identify Major Attractions Chapter 7 Summary Chapter 7 Review Chapter 7 Test Cumulative Review Chapters 17 Chapter 8Rational Expressions Study Strategies: Coping with Stress Section 8.1Simplifying Rational Expressions Section 8.2Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Section 8.3Finding the Least Common Denominator Section 8.4Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions Putting It All Together Section 8.5Simplifying Complex Fractions Section 8.6Solving Rational Equations Section 8.7Applications of Rational Equations and Variation emPOWERme: Determine Your Risk for Stress-Related Illness Chapter 8 Summary Chapter 8 Review Chapter 8 Test Cumulative Review Chapters 18 Chapter 9Roots and Radicals Study Strategies: Working with a Study Group Section 9.1Finding Roots Section 9.2Simplifying Radicals, the Product and Quotient Rules Section 9.3Adding and Subtracting Radicals Section 9.4Combining Operations on Radicals Section 9.5Dividing Radicals Section 9.6Solving Radical Equations emPOWERme: Form a Study Group Chapter 9 Summary Chapter 9 Review Chapter 9 Test Cumulative Review for Chapters 19 Chapter 10: Quadratic Equations Study Strategies: Creating Visuals Section 10.1Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property Section 10.2Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square Section 10.3Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula Putting It All Together Section 10.4Graphs of Quadratic Equations Section 10.5Introduction to Functions emPOWERme: What''s Your Learning Style? Chapter 10 Summary Chapter 10 Review Chapter 10 Test Cumulative Review for Chapters 110 Appendix Appendix A.1Decimals Appendix A.2Percents Appendix A.3Factoring the Sum and Difference of Two Cubes