College Algebra (Abridged)

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Algebra and Functions ................................................................................4 1.1 Set of Real Numbers .............................................................................................................................................4 1.2 Inequalities.............................................................................................................................................................6 1.3 Mathematical Translations of Equalities fromWords ...............................................................................8 1.4 Mathematical Translations of Inequalities fromWords............................................................................9 1.5 Solving Equations .................................................................................................................................................9 1.6 Solving Inequalities........................................................................................................................................... 10 1.7 Solving Inequalities with Modulus Symbol................................................................................................. 11 1.8 Systems of Linear Equations........................................................................................................................... 12 1.9 Polynomials......................................................................................................................................................... 17 1.10 Solving Quadratic Equations........................................................................................................................ 18 1.11 Functions ........................................................................................................................................................... 19 1.12 Exponential Functions ................................................................................................................................... 21 1.13 Logarithm Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 22 1.14 Chapter One Review ....................................................................................................................................... 24 1.15 Chapter One Review Answers...................................................................................................................... 27