Beginning & Intermediate Algebra: Books a La Carte Edition

Key Message: The Tobey/Slater series builds essential skills one at a time by breaking the mathematics down into manageable pieces. This practical "building block" organization makes it easy for readers to understand each topic and gain confidence as they move through each section. The authors provide a "How am I Doing?" guide to give readers constant reinforcement and to ensure that they understand each concept before moving on to the next. With Tobey/Slater, readers have a tutor and study companion with them every step of the way. Key Topics: Prealgebra Review; Real Numbers and Variables; Equations, Inequalities, and Applications; Graphing and Functions; Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities; Exponents and Polynomials; Factoring; Rational Expressions and Equations; Rational Exponents and Radicals; Quadratic Equations and Inequalities; The Conic Sections; Additional Properties of Functions; Logarithmic and Exponential Functions Market: For all readers interested in basic college mathematics.