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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Miller/O'Neill Intermediate Algebra is an insightful text written by instructors who have first-hand experience with students of developmental mathematics. The authors introduce functions in Chapter 3 and do a very thorough treatment, devoting the entire chapter to the concept of functions. With such a solid foundation to build from, students will experience greater success when they encounter other function-related topics in later chapters, such as polynomial functions; quadratic functions; radical functions; and others. The authors have crafted the exercise sets with the idea of infusing review. In each set of practice exercises, instructors will find a set of exercises that help students to review concepts previously learned, and in this way, students will retain more of what they have learned. The exercise sets also contain "translation" exercises which provide students with an opportunity to convert from English phrases to mathematical symbols and from mathematical symbols to English phrases, thus helping students to strengthen their command of mathematical language. Moreover, the applications found in the exercise sets are based on real-world data, which helps to promote students' interest in mathematics, and in turn, may serve to motivate and engage them. Other features include mid-chapter reviews and classroom activities (classroom activities are worksheets that can be downloaded from the OLC or distributed by instructors since the classroom activities can be found in the IRM as well). The classroom activities are of special value, in that through their use, students may begin to take greater ownership over their own learning. The classroom activities were designed to be quick activities students could perform in class (either individually, or collaboratively in groups). In short, the Miller/O'Neill Intermediate Algebra text offers enriching applications, a high level of readability, and excellent opportunities for students to become actively engaged in their exploration of mathematics. About the AuthorJulie Miller has been on the faculty of the Mathematics Department at Daytona Beach Community College for 16 years, where she has taught developmental and upper-level courses. Prior to her work at DBCC, she worked as a Software Engineer for General Electric in the area of Flight and Radar simulation. Julie earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Union College in Schenectady, New York, and a Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Florida. In addition to this textbook, she has authored several course supplements for College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Precalculus, as well as several short works of fiction and nonfiction for young readers.Molly O'Neill is also from Daytona Beach Community College, where she has taught for 18 years in the Mathematics Department. She has taught a variety of courses from Developmental Mathamatics to Calculus. Before she came to Florida, Molly taught as an adjunct instructor at teh University of Michigan-Dearborn, Eastern Michigan University, Wayne State University, and Oakland Community College. Molly earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Arts and Teaching from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Besides this textbook, she has authored several course supplements for College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Precalculus and has reviewed texts for Developmental Mathematics. Table of Contents1 Review of Basic Algebraic ConceptsOperations on Real NumbersLinear Equations in One VariableApplications of Linear Equations in One VariableLinear Inequalities in One VariableLinear Equations in Two VariablesEquations of a LineMidchapter ReviewApplications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two VariablesSolving Systems of Linear Equations Using MatricesIntroduction to RelationsGraphs of Basic FunctionsAdditional Topics on Functions4 PolynomialsPolynomial Functions and Applications Midchapter Review Division of Polynomials5 Radicals and Complex NumbersRational ExponentsMidchapter ReviewMultiplication of RadicalsRadical Equations6 Factoring and Quadratic FunctionsFactoring TrinomialsMidchapter Review: A Factoring StrategyCompleting the Square and the Square Root PropertyEquations in Quadratic Form Graphs of Quadratic FunctionsMidchapter ReviewNonlinear Systems of Equations in Two VariablesIntroduction to Rational FunctionsAddition and Subtraction of Rational ExpressionsComplex FractionsApplications of Rational Equations and Proportions Compound InequalitiesMidchapter ReviewAbsolute Value Inequalities10 Exponential and Logarithmic FunctionsLogarithmic FunctionsThe Irrational Number, eExponential and Logarithmic Equations | |||
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