Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra fits both the traditional, one-semester, elementary algebra course, and the one-semester intermediate algebra course, but combined into one textbook. The prerequisite is Basic Mathematics, taken in college or in high school. The Transitions chapter (Ch. 8) allows students to enter the course at the beginning of the intermediate algebra part of the course, providing a condensed review all of the material presented in the elementary algebra part of the text. It can also serve as a great check point midway through the book. Every section has been written so that it can be discussed in a single class session. The clean layout and the authors' conversational style make it easy for students to read, and important information such as definitions and properties are highlighted so that they can easily be located and referenced by students. The following features provide both instructors and students a vast array of resources which can be used to enrich the learning environment and promote student success: Chapter Introductions Learning Objectives "Getting Ready for Class" "Getting Ready for the Next Section" Learning Objectives Assessments "Paying Attention to Instructions" "How To" Segments "Spotlight on Success" Real-Data Application Problems Facts from Geometry QR Codes Chapter Summary / Chapter Test