Chapter 1: Introduction to Algebraic ExpressionsChapter 2: Equations, Inequalities, and Problem SolvingChapter 3: Introduction to GraphingChapter 4: PolynomialsChapter 5: Polynomials and FactoringChapter 6: Rational Expressions and EquationsChapter 7: Functions and GraphsChapter 8: Systems of Linear Equations and Problem SolvingChapter 9: Inequalities and Problem SolvingChapter 10: Exponents and RadicalsChapter 11: Quadratic Functions and EquationsChapter 12: Exponential Functions and Logarithmic FunctionsChapter 13: Conic SectionsChapter 14: Sequences, Series, and the Binomial TheoremChapter R: Elementary Algebra Review

About the Book   A GUIDED LEARNING PATH To enhance the learning process and improve learner outcomes, the Bittinger program provides a broad range of support for students and instructors. Each person can personalize his or her learning or teaching experience by accessing help when he or she needs it.   PREPARE: Studying the concepts Students can learn about each math concept by reading the textbook or eText, watching the To-the-Point Objective videos, participating in class, working in the MyMathGuide workbook — or using whatever combination of these course resources works best for him or her. The body of the text has been enhanced to help students better build their skills and understand key underlying concepts. The exposition, examples, and exercises have been carefully reviewed and, as appropriate, revised or replaced. New content includes more systematic review and preparation for practice, as well as stronger focus on the real-world applications for the math.Updated, interesting, and contemporary applications of mathematics, many of which make use of real data, help motivate students and instructors. In this new edition, the authors have updated real-world data examples and exercises to include subjects such as renewable energy, graduate-school acceptance, and zipline rides.   PRACTICE: Reinforcing understanding As students explore the math, they have frequent opportunities to practice, self-assess, and reinforce their understanding. Check Your Understanding offers students the chance to reflect on the concepts just discussed before beginning the exercise set. Working problems and answering questions helps students focus on the key skills and concepts just learned.   Also available with MyLab Math. MyLab™ 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.   Prepare and motivate students with resources that support personalized learning and conceptual understanding Skill Builder offers adaptive practice that is designed to increase students’ ability to complete their assignments. By monitoring student performance on their homework, Skill Builder adapts to each student’s needs and provides just-in-time, in-assignment practice to help them improve their proficiency of key learning objectives.Workspace Assignments allow students to work through an exercise step-by-step, adjusting to the path each student takes and allowing them to show their mathematical reasoning as they progress, receiving feedback when and where they need it most. When accessed via a mobile device, Workspace exercises use handwriting recognition software that allows students to naturally write out their answers with their fingertip or stylus.Student Success Module, available in the left-hand navigation of MyLab Math, includes videos, activities, and post-tests for these three student success areas:   Engage and guide students through concepts with a variety of robust multimedia resources Increased coverage of skill-building, conceptual, and applications exercises, plus new problem types such as drag & drop, provide even more flexibility when creating homework.To-the-Point Objective Videos is a comprehensive program of objective-based, interactive videos that can be used hand-in-hand with the MyMathGuide workbook. Video support for Interactive Your Turn exercises in the videos prompts students to solve problems  and receive instant feedback.Chapter Opener applications with Infographics use current data and applications to present the math in context. These applications are linked to exercises in the text and MyLab Math course to help students model, visualize, and learn the math. These openers also feature spotlights on real people sharing how they use math in their careers.Student Activities begin with real-world data and guide students to examine a key concept in each chapter, while analyzing the data and connecting other concepts. There is one activity per chapter and they are available in MyLab Math.Expanded Interactive exercises in MyLab Math help build problem-solving skills and foster conceptual understanding. For this seventh edition, Guided Solutions exercises were added  to reinforce the step-by-step problem-solving process, while the new Drag & Drop functionality was applied to matching exercises throughout the course to better assess a student’s understanding of the concepts.Learning Catalytics™ helps instructors generate class discussion, customize lectures, and promote peer-to-peer learning with real-time analytics. As a student response tool, Learning Catalytics uses students’ smartphones, tablets, or laptops to engage them in more interactive tasks and thinking.Upload a full PowerPoint® deck for easy creation of slide questions.Team names are no longer case sensitive. Help your students develop critical thinking skills.Monitor responses to find out where your students are struggling.Rely on real-time data to adjust your teaching strategy.Automatically group students for discussion, teamwork, and peer-to-peer learning.