Intermediate Algebra

About This Book Algebra A Combined Approach,Second Edition is intended for a two semester course in introductory and intermediate algebra. It was written to provide a solid foundationin algebra for students who might have had no previous experience in algebra. Specific care was taken to ensure that students have the most up-to-date relevanttext preparation for their next mathematics course or for nonmathematical courses that require an understanding of algebraic fundamentals. I have tried to achieve this by writing a user-friendly text that is keyed to objectives and contains many worked-out examples. As suggested by the AMATYC Crossroads Document and the NCTM Standards (plus Addenda), real-life and real-data applications, data interpretation, conceptual understanding, problem solving, writing, cooperative learning, appropriate use of technology, mental mathematics, number sense, critical thinking, and geometric concepts are emphasized and integrated throughout the book. The many factors that contributed to the success of the first edition have been retained. In preparing the Second Edition, I considered comments and suggestions of colleagues, students, and many users of the prior edition throughout the country. Algebra A Combined Approach,Second Edition is part of a series of texts that can include Basic College Mathematics,Second Edition; Prealgebra,Third Edition; Introductory Algebra,Second Edition; and Intermediate Algebra,Second Edition. Throughout the series pedagogical features are designed to develop student proficiency in algebra and problem solving, and to prepare students for future courses.Martin-Gay, K. Elayn is the author of 'Intermediate Algebra', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130676672 and ISBN 0130676675.