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An Introduction to Algebra

8.1The Language of Algebra

8.2Simplifying Algebraic

Expressions

8.3Solving Equations Using

Properties of Equality

8.4More about Solving

Equations

8.5Using Equations to Solve

Application Problems

8.6Multiplication Rules for

Exponents

Chapter Summary

and Review

Chapter Test

Cumulative Review

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fromCampus to Careers

Broadcasting

It takes many people behind the scenes at radio and television stations to make
what we see and hear over the airwaves possible. There are a wide
variety of job opportunities in broadcasting for talented
producers, directors, writers, editors, audio and video
engineers, lighting technicians, and camera operators.
These jobs require skills in business and marketing,
programming and scheduling, operating electronic
equipment, and the mathematical ability to analyze ratings
and data.

In Problem 41of Study Set 8.5, you will see how a television
producer determines the amount of commercial time and
program time he should schedule for a 30-minute time slot.

JOB TITLE:

Broadcasting

EDUCATION:

Broadcasting jobs in large

markets are usually offered to individuals

who have a degree.

JOB OUTLOOK:

Employment in broadcasting

is expected to increase about 9 percent over

the 2006-2016 period.

ANNUAL EARNINGS:

Ranges from a low of

$25,000 for an entry-level position to

$70,000 or more for top positions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs017.htm