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Table of Contents
1. An Introduction to Algebra. 2. Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving. 3. Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables; Functions. 4. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities. 5. Exponents and Polynomials. 6. Factoring and Quadratic Equations. 7. Rational Expressions and Equations. 8. Transition to Intermediate Algebra. 9. Radical Expressions and Equations. 10. Quadratic Equations, Functions, and Inequalities. 11. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. 12. More on Systems of Equations. 13. Conic Sections; More Graphing. 4. Miscellaneous Topics. Appendix I: Roots and Powers. Appendix II: Synthetic Division. Appendix III: Answers to Selected Exercises.
