1. Review of Real Numbers 1.1 Study Skill Tips for Success in Mathematics 1.2 Symbols and Sets of Numbers 1.3 Fractions and Mixed Numbers 1.4 Exponents, Order of Operations, Variable Expressions and Equations 1.5 Adding Real Numbers 1.6 Subtracting Real Numbers 1.7 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers 1.8 Properties of Real Numbers 2. Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving 2.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 2.2 The Addition and Multiplication Properties of Equality 2.3 Solving Linear Equations 2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving 2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving 2.6 Percent and Mixture Problem Solving 2.7 Further Problem Solving 2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities 3. Graphing 3.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System 3.2 Graphing Linear Equations 3.3 Intercepts 3.4 Slope and Rate of Change 3.5 Equation of Lines 3.6 Functions 4. Solving Systems of Linear Equations 4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing 4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution 4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition 4.4 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables 4.5 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving 5. Exponents and Polynomials 5.1 Exponents 5.2 Polynomial Functions and Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 5.3 Multiplying Polynomials 5.4 Special Products 5.5 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation 5.6 Dividing Polynomials 5.7 Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem 6. Factoring Polynomials 6.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping 6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 + bx + c 6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c and Perfect Square Trinomials 6.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c by Grouping 6.5 Factoring Binomials 6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring 6.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving 7. Rational Expressions 7.1 Rational Functions and Simplifying Rational Expressions 7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Common Denominators and Least Common Denominator 7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators 7.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions 7.6 Proportion and Problem Solving with Rational Equations 7.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions 8. More on Functions and Graphs 8.1 Graphing and Writing Linear Functions 8.2 Reviewing Function Notation and Graphing Nonlinear Functions 8.3 Graphing Piecewise-Defined Functions and Shifting and Reflecting Graphs of Functions 8.4 Variation and Problem Solving 9. Inequalities and Absolute Value 9.1 Compound Inequalities 9.2 Absolute Value Equations 9.3 Absolute Value Inequalities 9.4 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables and Systems of Linear Inequalities 10. Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers 10.1 Radicals and Radical Functions 10.2 Rational Exponents 10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions 10.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions 10.5 Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators of Radical Expressions 10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving 10.7 Complex Numbers 11. Quadratic Equations and Functions 11.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square 11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula 11.3 Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods 11.4 Nonlinear Inequalities in One Variable 11.5 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs 11.6 Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions 12. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 12.1 The Algebra of Functions; Composite Functions 12.2 Inverse Functions 12.3 Exponential Functions 12.4 Exponential Growth and Decay Functions 12.5 Logarithmic Functions 12.6 Properties of Logarithms 12.7 Common Logarithms, Natural Logarithms, and Change of Base 12.8 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Problem Solving 13. Conic Sections 13.1 The Parabola and the Circle 13.2 The Ellipse and the Hyperbola 13.3 Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations 13.4 Nonlinear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities 14. Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem 14.1 Sequences 14.2 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences 14.3 Series 14.4 Partial Sums of Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences 14.5 The Binomial Theorem

What are instructors are saying about MyMathLab? "We use the MyMathLab software and are extremely pleased with the content and the technical support. We could not use this approach without it! Eighty-two percent of the students in the pilot actually admitted that it helped them learn the mathematics." from Phoebe Rouse, LSU "The increase in student success is 27%. Students that would have been lost with a nontransferable 'D' or an 'F' are now passing the course." from a Community College in the Chicago area "My exam averages and course pass rates our up. Students are actively engaged in practicing math, ask more and better questions, and enjoy the learning process. They appreciate the instant feedback and aren't satisfied until they get 100 percent on the homework assignments. When it comes time to register for the next class, most students who have done both lecture-based and MyMathLab hybrid classes, seek out the MyMathLab sections. They feel a real sense of accomplishment because they recognize and can take credit for the role they've played in their success." from Jill Shirley, Cal Poly Pomona "After teaching with MML I wouldn't want to go back to the traditional way of teaching Math. MML stimulates better student/teacher interaction in a lab setting. It tracks and grades homework for you. And it's a great tutorial for students when they get stuck." from Sheila Pisa, Riverside Community College (CA) "MML is one of the most reliable of all online Math programs." from Sheila Pisa, Riverside Community College (CA) "I absolutely love MML. I believe whole-heartedly that it has made a definite improvement in my students' grades and understanding level. I have fewer students dropping out of the courses I am teaching using this method than in the past - before MML. I recommend it to everybody I know!!" from Susan Hutchinson, Florence Darlington Technical College

Instructor Features Adaptive Learning: Enable personalized learningNot every student learns the same way and at the same rate. Thanks to advances in adaptive learning technology, you no longer have to teach as if they do.MyMathLab incorporates two types of Adaptive Learning–Companion Study Plan Assignments and Personalized Homework–so that you have the flexibility to incorporate the style and approach of adaptive learning that best suits your course structure and students’ needs.MyMathLab’s adaptive study plan acts as a personal tutor, updating in real time based on student performance to provide personalized recommendations on what students should work on next.With new Companion Study Plan Assignments, you can now assign the Study Plan as a prerequisite to a test or quiz to guide students through the concepts they need to master; students are alerted when they are ready for the test.MyMathLab can personalize homework assignments for students based on their performance on a test or quiz. This way, students can focus on just the topics they have not yet mastered. Interactive Exercises with Immediate Feedback: Provide just-in-time helpMyMathLab's homework and practice exercises reflect the approach and learning style you choose, and regenerate algorithmically to give students unlimited opportunity for practice and mastery. You can choose from the many exercises available for the author you adopted–or even choose additional exercises from other MyMathLab courses.Most exercises include learning aids, such as guided solutions, sample problems, and extra help at point-of-use, and they offer helpful feedback when students enter incorrect answers.A variety of multimedia resources are also available in the homework and study plan exercises. Students can link to the ebook, video clips, and animations to improve their understanding of key concepts. You can also assign media and video as well as accompanying exercises. Videos are captioned in English, and several courses are also captioned in Spanish. Mobile-Friendly Design: Access from most devicesMyMathLab's exercise player has been updated with a new, streamlined, mobile-friendly design. You can access your course from iPad and Android tablets to work on exercises and review completed assignments.Exercises and images are easily magnified with browser-based magnification settings.The fresh look is clean and intuitive for efficient studying any time, anywhere. Comprehensive Gradebook: Manage your grades and track individual student progressThe online gradebook automatically tracks students' results on tests, homework, and practice exercises, and gives you control over managing results and calculating grades. The gradebook provides a number of flexible grading options (weighting, drops), including exporting grades to a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel.View, analyze, and report learning outcomes clearly and easily, and get the information you need to keep your students on track throughout the course, with the new Reporting Dashboard. Available via the Gradebook and fully mobile-ready, the Reporting Dashboard presents student performance data at the class, section, and program levels in an accessible, visual manner.Item Analysis also lets you track class-wide progress on particular learning objectives, so you can refine your class lectures or adjust the syllabus as needed. Just-in-time teaching has never been easier. Learning Management System (LMS) Integration: Direct access to MyLabYou can now link from any LMS platform to MyLab. Access MyLab assignments, rosters and res

Personalize learning with MyMathLab MyMathLab® 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. Updated! Martin-Gay’s video program has been updated and expanded and includes assignable video check questions, new Getting Ready for the Test videos for each chapter, and an increased number of watch clips at the exercise level to help students while doing homework in MyMathLab. All videos are presented by Elayn Martin-Gay to ensure 100% consistency with the text, and are available in both MyMathLab® and on the Interactive DVD Lecture Series. The following types of videos are available:NEW! Getting Ready for the Test videos can be found before each Chapter Test. Before each Chapter Test, there are exercises that help check student’s conceptual understanding of the topics in the chapter as well as help them focus in on and avoid common errors. It is suggested that students complete and check these exercises before taking a practice Chapter Test. All exercises are either Multiple Choice or Matching, and all answers can be found in the answer section of this text. With these new videos:Video Solutions of all Getting Ready for the Test exercises can be found in MyMathLab and on the Interactive DVD Lecture Series. These video solutions contain brief explanations and reminders of material in the chapter. Where applicable, incorrect choices contain explanations. Getting Ready for the Test exercise numbers, marked in blue, indicate that the question is available in Learning Catalytics. NEW! Student Success Tips videos are 3–5 minute segments, designed to be daily reminders to keep practicing effective organizational and study habits. These are organized into three categories:Success Tips that apply to any college course, such as Time Management.Success Tips that apply to any mathematics course, such as understanding that math requires homework to be completed in a timely fashion, as concepts build on previously learned material.Section or Content-specific Success Tips to help students avoid common mistakes or understand challenging concepts, such as applying the order of operations to simplify an expression. NEW! Learning Catalytics Questions: MyMathLab now provides Learning Catalytics™—an interactive, student response tool that uses students’ smartphones, tablets, or laptops to engage them in more sophisticated tasks and thinking. You can use the built-in questions or make your own!NEW! Getting Ready for the Test exercises are included at the end of each chapter before the chapter test. Exercise numbers in blue are available in Learning Catalytics. These are also noted in the Annotated Instructor’s Edition. NEW! Key Concept and Activity Lab Workbook is a great way to engage students in conceptual projects and exploration, as well as group work. The Workbook includes Extension Exercises, Exploration Activities, Conceptual Exercises, and Group Activities.   New and updated features in the textbook NEW! Getting Ready for the Test exercises give students another way to prepare for the test by checking their conceptual understanding and preventing common errors. These appear before each Chapter Test; all exercises are either multiple choice or matching, with answers available in the back of the text.