INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
by JOHN SCOTT
5th edition, 304 pages, $26.95
ISBN 9780-89641-184-5
Designed
for use at the college level, This text stresses the classical
versus the modern math approach to algebra. The emphasis throughout
the text is on learning the "how" of algebraic procedures
rather than the "why." A large number of detailed examples
appear in each chapter to aid in the reviewing process. One or
more sets of problems are included in each chapter. This edition
includes an Appendix on Rectangular Coordinates.
SOLUTIONS
MANUAL TO SCOTT'S INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
by WILLIAM ECHOLS and ERNEST LOWERY
5th edition, 248 pages, $19.95
ISBN 978-0-89641-195-1 
This manual contains detailed solutions to the odd-numbered exercises
listed in Intermediate Algebra, Fifth Edition. Although only one
solution is shown for each problem, a variety of methods may be
used as many exercises can be worked in more than one way. Emphasis
is placed on solutions rather than answers. The answers to all
the odd-numbered problems are in the answer section of John B.
Scott's Intermediate Algebra.
Contents
Chapter
1: FIRST CONCEPTS
Introduction
Signed Numbers
Signed Number Arithmetic
Problems
Exponents
Exponential Laws
Scientific Notation
Problems
Chapter
2: BASIC ALGEBRAIC CONSIDERATIONS
Introduction
The Vocabulary of Algebra
Numerical Substitutions
Algebraic Addition and Subtraction
Algebraic Products
Algebraic Quotients
Symbols of Grouping
Problems
Chapter
3: FACTORING ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS
Introduction
Common Monomial Factoring
The Difference of Two Squares
Sum and Difference of Two Cubes
Perfect Square Trinomials
General Trinomial Factoring
Factoring by Grouping. Problems
Chapter
4: ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS
Introduction
Equivalent Fractions
Sign Considerations
Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Least Common Multiple
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Complex Fractions
Problems
Chapter
5: RADICAL AND EXPONENTS
Introduction
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Roots
Fractional Exponents
Radical Simplification
Arithmetic of Radicals
Radicals of Differing Indices
Problems
Chapter
6: EQUATIONS OF FIRST DEGREE
Introduction
Postulates for Solving Equations
The Linear Equation
Extraneous Solutions
Equations Involving Radicals
Literal Equations Problems
Chapter
7: STATED PROBLEMS
Introduction
General Suggestions Integer Problems
Age Problems
Uniform Motion Problems
Mixture Problems
Miscellaneous Problems
Problems
Chapter
8: THE COMPLEX NUMBER SYSTEM
Introduction
Powers of i
Complex Numbers
Complex Number Operations
Problems
Chapter
9: EQUATIONS OF SECOND DEGREE
Introduction
Solving the Incomplete Quadratic Equation
Factoring the Complete Quadratic Equation
Completing the Square
The Quadratic Formula
Equations Reducible to Quadratics
Applied Problems
Problems
APPENDIX:
RECTANGULAR COORDINATES
ANSWERS
TO SELECTED EXERCISES AND PROBLEMS
About
the Authors
Dr.
John B. Scott teaches mathematics for the Houston Community
College System. He received his B.A. in Math from Hiram College,
Hiram, Ohio, his M.A. in Math from Case Western Reserve University
in Cleveland, and holds a Ph.D. in Math from the University of
Houston. John spent four years with Texaco Research Laboratories
as a Senior Mathematician, and has also co-authored Mathematics
for Health Sciences. He is a member of the American Mathematical
Society and the Mathematical Association of America.
William
A. Echols and Ernest Lowrey are both instructors
of mathematics for the Houston Community College System in Houston,
Texas.