Beginning algebra

"Beginning algebra course for college students. Includes detailed explanations of concepts, numerous examples and exercises."-- Provided by publisher Beginning Algebra 13th Edition [Margaret L. Lial] Title Page Copyright Contents PREFACE PHOTO CREDITS STUDY SKILLS Chapter 0 PREALGEBRA REVIEW Chapter 1 THE REAL NUMBER SYSTEM Chapter 2 LINEAR EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES IN ONE VARIABLE Chapter 3 LINEAR EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES IN TWO VARIABLES; FUNCTIONS Chapter 4 SYSTEMS OF LINEAR EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES Chapter 5 EXPONENTS AND POLYNOMIALS Chapter 6 FACTORING AND APPLICATIONS Chapter 7 RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS AND APPLICATIONS Chapter 8 ROOTS AND RADICALS Chapter 9 QUADRATIC EQUATIONS ANSWERS TO SELECTED EXERCISES Index