Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 4th Edition » (4th Edition)

Alan Tussy teaches all levels of developmental mathematics at Citrus College in Glendora, CA. He has written nine math books — a paperback series and a hard-cover series. An extraordinary author, he is dedicated to his students' success, relentlessly meticulous, creative, and a visionary who maintains a keen focus on his students' greatest challenges. Alan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Redlands and his Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from California State University, Los Angeles. He has taught up and down the curriculum from prealgebra to differential equations. He is currently focusing on the developmental math courses. Professor Tussy is a member of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges.

R. David Gustafson is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Rock Valley College in Illinois and has also taught extensively at Rockford College and Beloit College. He is coauthor of several best-selling mathematics textbooks, including Gustafson/Frisk/Hughes, College Algebra, Gustafson/Karr/Massey's Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Approach, and the Tussy/Gustafson and Tussy/Gustafson/Koenig developmental mathematics series. His numerous professional honors include Rock Valley Teacher of the Year and Rockford's Outstanding Educator of the Year. He has been very active in AMATYC as a Midwest Vice-president and has been President of IMACC, AMATYC's Illinois affiliate. He earned a Master of Arts from Rockford College in Illinois, as well as a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University.

This textbook for a two semester algebra sequence covers graphing, polynomials, quadratic equations, ratios and proportions, systems of equations, radicals, exponential functions, logarithms, and conic sections. The second edition deletes the appendix on numerical trigonometry and adds a CD-ROM with eight hours of video lessons.

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This text uses a blend of the traditional and the reform instructional approaches to teach students how to read, write, speak, and think mathematically using the language of algebra. The first seven chapters provide a complete course in elementary algebra, introducing the standard beginning topics at a pace that allows for developing a strong conceptual foundation. Chapter 8 is a transitional chapter that extends these topics to the intermediate level. Chapters 9-14 comprise a complete course in intermediate algebra. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

1. An Introduction to Algebra. 2. Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving. 3. Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables; Functions. 4. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities. 5. Exponents and Polynomials. 6. Factoring and Quadratic Equations. 7. Rational Expressions and Equations. 8. Transition to Intermediate Algebra. 9. Radical Expressions and Equations. 10. Quadratic Equations, Functions, and Inequalities. 11. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. 12. More on Systems of Equations. 13. Conic Sections; More Graphing. 14. Miscellaneous Topics. Appendix I: Roots and Powers. Appendix II: Synthetic Division. Appendix III: Answers to Selected Exercises.