Intermediate Algebra (11th edition)

interval notation Interval notation is a simplified notation that uses parentheses and/or brackets and/or the infinity sym- bol ...

ordinary annuity An ordinary annuity is an annuity in which the payments are made at the end of each time period, and the freque ...

relation A relation is a set of ordered pairs. (Section 3.5) rise Rise refers to the vertical change between two points on a lin ...

universal constant The number e is called a universal constant because of its importance in many areas of mathematics. (Section ...

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Absolute value, 6–7, 112, 431 definition of, 7 distance definition of, 112 Absolute value equations, 113 solution of, 113, 115, ...

Conjugate of a binomial, 461 of a complex number, 478 Consecutive integers, 88 Consistent system, 212 Constant function, 193 Con ...

rational, 435 summary of rules for, 269 zero, 265 Expressions algebraic, 28, 48, 278 distinguishing from equations, 68 exponenti ...

Hyperbola, 650 asymptotes of, 650 equations of, 650 foci of, 650 fundamental rectangle of, 651 graph of, 650–651 intercepts of, ...

Mathematical model, 56 Matrix (matrices), 247, 715 augmented, 247 calculator display of, 247 columns of, 247 dimensions of, 247 ...

Parentheses, solving a formula with, 58 Pascal, Blaise, 601, 701 Pascal’s triangle, 701 Payment period of an ordinary annuity, 6 ...

simplifying with negative exponents, 383–384 steps to multiply, 366 subtraction of, 371 subtraction with different denominators, ...

Sum and difference of two terms, product of, 296 Sum of cubes, 336, 340 factoring of, 336 Sum of measures of angles of a triangl ...

Triangles and Angles Right Angle Measure is 90°. Right Triangle Triangle has one 90° (right) angle. Pythagorean Theorem ( for ri ...

Formulas Figure Formulas Illustration Square Perimeter: Area: Rectangle Perimeter: Area: Triangle Perimeter: Area: Parallelogram ...

Formulas Figure Formulas Illustration Cube Volume: Surface area: Rectangular Solid Volume: Surface area: Right Circular Volume: ...

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11 TH EDITION INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Margaret L. Lial American River College John Hornsby University of New Orleans Terry McGinnis ...

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