Intermediate Algebra, 4th Edition by Larson; Hostetler

By Larson; Hostetler

Designed for first-year developmental math scholars who desire aid in intermediate algebra, the Fourth variation of Intermediate Algebra owes its good fortune to the hallmark good points for which the Larson workforce is understood: studying through instance, available writing type, emphasis on visualization, and accomplished workout units. those pedagogical beneficial properties are conscientiously coordinated to make sure that scholars are higher in a position to make connections among mathematical options and comprehend the content material. the hot pupil help variation maintains the Larson culture of guided studying by means of incorporating a complete diversity of scholar good fortune fabrics in the course of the textual content. also, teachers and scholars alike can music growth with HM determine, a brand new on-line diagnostic overview and remediation instrument from Houghton Mifflin.

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96 linear inequality, p. 97 compound inequality, p. 99 intersection, p. 100 union, p. 100 absolute value equation, p. 107 standard form (absolute value equation), p. 108 58 1 Check solutions of equations. 2 Solve linear equations in standard form. 3 Solve linear equations in nonstandard form. Assignment Completed * Available for purchase. com/pic/larsonIASSE4e. 2 Linear Equations and Problem Solving S23 69 1 Use mathematical modeling to write algebraic equations representing real-life situations.

9. 3x ϩ 4y Ϫ 5 ϭ 0 2. Ϫ5͑7͒ ϭ 7͑Ϫ5͒ Graphing 3. 25 Ϫ 25 ϭ 0 Exercises In Exercises 11–14, sketch the graph of the linear equation. 4. 5 ϩ 0 ϭ 5 11. y ϭ Ϫ3x ϩ 2 6. 52 и 1 ϭ 52 12. 4x Ϫ 2y ϭ Ϫ4 In Exercises 5–8, solve the equation and check the solution. 13. 3x ϩ 2y ϭ 8 Ά (a) ͑0, 3͒ (b) ͑3, Ϫ1͒ (b) ͑6, Ϫ1͒ Ά 4. Ϫ5x Ϫ 2y ϭ 23 x ϩ 4y ϭ Ϫ19 (a) ͑Ϫ3, Ϫ4͒ (b) ͑Ϫ2, 6͒ (b) ͑3, 7͒ Ά 28. Associative Property of Addition: 6 ϩ ͑5 ϩ y͒ ϭ᭿ The exercise sets are grouped into three categories: Developing Skills, Solving Problems, and Explaining Concepts.

On a personal level, we are grateful to our wives, Deanna Gilbert Larson and Eloise Hostetler, for their love, patience, and support. Also, a special thanks goes to R. Scott O’Neil. S47 Motivating the Chapter The Universal Product Code Packaged products in the United States have a Universal Product Code (UPC) or bar code, as shown at the right. When the UPC is scanned and verified at a checkout counter, the manufacturer and the product are identified. Then a database in the store provides the retail price.

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