Intermediate Algebra Author:Daniel L. Auvil PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES — Chapter Introductions - Each chapter starts with a descriptive preview. This preview provides a brief summary of the chapter's topics and features some of the practical applications of the material. — Try Problem Indicators - A unique feature, these margin indicators direct the reader from the examples to the comparable ... more »exercises in the problem sets. They provide students with immediate reinforcement of concepts.
Problem Solving Boxes - These applied examples are designed to help students move from words to math and learn to use algebra in daily life.
Floaters - Where warranted, a running commentary explains the steps of an example.
Cautions - Occasional informative sentences help students avoid common mistakes.
Historical Footnotes - Historical material expressed in brief footnotes lets students in on the people and dates behind the algebraic formulas.
Two-Color Format - A second color is used to set off definitions and rules and to highlight important steps within examples.
Index of Applications - To reflect the great variety of applications and to assist the reader in locating them, an Index of Applications is included on the inside covers of the text.
PROBLEMS
Problem Sets - These graded exercises are written in pairs to facilitate assigning either the odd or the even problems. Exercises corresponding to the Try Problem Indicators are in second color. Each problem set has a separate section of calculator problems. Some problem sets have a few challenging problems marked with colored daggers. Answers to all odd problems are found at the end of the text.
Chapter Reviews - These are selections of problems touching all the many concepts of each chapter. The problems are keyed to the appropriate chapter section. Answers to all chapter review problems are in the back of the book.
Chapter Tests - These sample tests allow students to measure their readiness to take an actual classroom test over the chapter. Answers to all chapter test problems are found in the back of the book.
Cumulative Reviews - Four cumulative reviews, each covering the material in the preceding three chapters, provide extra practice for the student. Answers to all cumulative review problems are in the back of the book.« less