A Brief Guide to Getting the Most from This Book

Preface To The Student About the Author
1. Variables, Real Numbers, and Mathematical Models
1.1 Introduction to Algebra: Variables and Mathematical Models
1.2 Fractions in Algebra
1.3 The Real Numbers
1.4 Basic Rules of Algebra Mid-
Chapter Check PointSection
1.1-Section
1.4
1.5 Addition of Real Numbers
1.6 Subtraction of Real Numbers
1.7 Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers
1.8 Exponents and Order of Operations
Chapter 1 Group Project
Chapter 1 Summary
Chapter 1 Review Exercises
Chapter 1
Chapter Test
2. Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
2.1 The Addition Property of Equality
2.2 The Multiplication Property of Equality
2.3 Solving Linear Equations
2.4 Formulas and Percents Mid-
Chapter Check PointSection
2.1-Section
2.4
2.5 An Introduction to Problem Solving
2.6 Solving Linear Inequalities
Chapter 2 Group Project
Chapter 2 Summary
Chapter 2 Review Exercises
Chapter 2 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (
Chapters 1-2)
3. Problem Solving
3.1 Further Problem Solving
3.2 Ratio and Proportion Mid-
Chapter Check PointSection
3.1-Section
3.2
3.3 Problem Solving in Geometry
Chapter 3 Group Project
Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 3 Review Exercises
Chapter 3 Test Cumulative Review Exercises (
Chapters 1-3)
4. Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables
4.1 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
4.2 Graphing Linear Equations Using Intercepts
4.3 Slope
4.4 The Slope-Intercept Form of the Equation of a Line &nbs