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For courses in Beginning Algebra.

This package includes MyLab Math.

The MyLab^(TM) Math course for Elementary Algebra: Concepts and Applications with Integrated Review and Worksheets, 10/e from Bittinger/Ellenbogen/Johnson offers a complete beginning & intermediate algebra course with embedded review of prerequisite topics from previous courses. The Integrated Review MyLab course model can be used to bring underprepared students up to speed, helping to address the challenge of varying skill levels with one seamless MyLab Math course.

Integrated Review MyLab courses provide the full suite of supporting resources for the main course content, plus additional assignments and study aids for students who will benefit from remediation. Assignments for the integrated review content are preassigned in MyLab Math, making it easier than ever to create your course.

Understanding and Applying Mathematical Concepts

The goal of the Bittinger Concepts and Applications Series is to help today's student learn and retain mathematical concepts. This proven program prepares students for the transition from skills-oriented elementary algebra courses to more concept-oriented college-level mathematics courses. This requires the development of critical-thinking skills: to reason mathematically, to communicate mathematically, and to identify and solve mathematical problems. The new editions support students with a tightly integrated MyLab(TM) Math course; a strong focus on problem-solving, applications, and concepts, and the robust MyMathGuide workbook and objective-based video program. In addition, new material--developed as a result of the authors' experience in the classroom, as well as from insights from faculty and students--includes more systematic review and preparation for practice, as well as stronger focus on real-world applications.

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MyLab(TM) Math is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them absorb course material and understand difficult concepts.

0134788311 / 9780134788319 Elementary Algebra: Concepts and Applications with Integrated Review and Worksheets, Books a la Carte Edition plus MyLab Math with Pearson e-Text -- Access Card Package

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• 0134452577 / 9780134452579 Elementary Algebra: Concepts & Applications, Books a la Carte Edition
• 013477941X / 9780134779416 MyLab Math with Pearson eText - Standalone Access Card - for Elementary Algebra: Concepts and Applications with Integrated Review
• 0134786076 / 9780134786070 Worksheets for Elementary Algebra: Concepts and Applications Integrated Review

Table of Contents:
Table of Contents Algebra and Problem Solving 1.1 Some Basics of Algebra 1.2 Operations and Properties of Real Numbers 1.3 Solving Equations 1.4 Introduction to Problem Solving 1.5 Formulas, Models, and Geometry 1.6 Properties of Exponents 1.7 Scientific Notation Graphs, Functions, and Linear Equations 2.1 Graphs 2.2 Functions 2.3 Linear Functions: Slope, Graphs, and Models 2.4 Another Look at Linear Graphs 2.5 Equations of Lines and Modeling 2.6 The Algebra of Functions Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving 3.1 Systems of Equations in Two Variables 3.2 Solving by Substitution or Elimination 3.3 Solving Applications: Systems of Two Equations 3.4 Systems of Equations in Three Variables 3.5 Solving Applications: Systems of Three Equations 3.6 Elimination Using Matrices 3.7 Determinants and Cramer’S Rule 3.8 Business and Economics Applications Inequalities and Problem Solving 4.1 Inequalities and Applications 4.2 Intersections, Unions, and Compound Inequalities 4.3 Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities 4.4 Inequalities in Two Variables 4.5 Applications Using Linear Programming Polynomials and Polynomial Functions 5.1 Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions 5.2 Multiplication of Polynomials 5.3 Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping 5.4 Factoring Trinomials 5.5 Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares 5.6 Factoring Sums or Differences of Cubes 5.7 Factoring: A General Strategy 5.8 Applications of Polynomial Equations Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions 6.1 Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying and Dividing 6.2 Rational Expressions and Functions: Adding and Subtracting 6.3 Complex Rational Expressions 6.4 Rational Equations 6.5 Solving Applications Using Rational Equations 6.6 Division of Polynomials 6.7 Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem 6.8 Formulas, Applications, and Variation Exponents and Radicals 7.1 Radical Expressions and Functions 7.2 Rational Numbers as Exponents 7.3 Multiplying Radical Expressions 7.4 Dividing Radical Expressions 7.5 Expressions Containing Several Radical Terms 7.6 Solving Radical Equations 7.7 The Distance Formula, the Midpoint Formula, and Other Applications 7.8 The Complex Numbers Quadratic Functions and Equations 8.1 Quadratic Equations 8.2 The Quadratic Formula 8.3 Studying Solutions of Quadratic Equations 8.4 Applications Involving Quadratic Equations 8.5 Equations Reducible to Quadratic 8.6 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs 8.7 More About Graphing Quadratic Functions 8.8 Problem Solving and Quadratic Functions 8.9 Polynomial Inequalities and Rational Inequalities Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions 9.1 Composite Functions and Inverse Functions 9.2 Exponential Functions 9.3 Logarithmic Functions 9.4 Properties of Logarithmic Functions 9.5 Common Logarithms and Natural Logarithms 9.6 Solving Exponential Equations and Logarithmic Equations 9.7 Applications of Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions Conic Sections 10.1 Conic Sections: Parabolas and Circles 10.2 Conic Sections: Ellipses 10.3 Conic Sections: Hyperbolas 10.4 Nonlinear Systems of Equations Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem 11.1 Sequences and Series 11.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series 11.3 Geometric Sequences and Series 11.4 The Binomial Theorem