MyLab Math Notebook for Intermediate Algebra

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The Lehmann series uses authentic data to model concepts and teach the math

• The curve-fitting approach, the central theme of this text, guides students through a four-step modeling process to analyze data. Students are asked to examine data, find an equation, verify that the model fits the scenario, and use the model to make estimates and predictions. 
• Hundreds of data sets in the text and MyLab — collected from scientific experiments, the Internet, the news, and the census — teach students to find equations of functions to model the data. Data sets have been updated and improved in several ways in the revision. 
• UPDATED! Data sets are updated to be as current and relevant as possible; 172 data sets in examples and exercises have been augmented to include recent years, and 150 data sets have been replaced with more compelling and timely topics such as immigration, national health care, and trust in the mass media.
• NEW! Large Data Set exercises encompass up to thousands of rows and tens of columns of data, and get students comfortable with analyzing “big data.”
• NEW! Downloadable data sets consist of 16 or more data values support the appropriate use of technology when completing exercises and labs. These can be downloaded as Excel^® files or opened in StatCrunch^® for analysis. 
• REVISED! Select exercises with authentic data have been carefully revised to retain their authenticity in MyLab Math, even when regenerating algorithmically. The author has taken special care to ensure that many exercises’ algorithmically regenerated versions still ask the student to work with actual data pulled from real-world situations. 

Opportunities to explore the math concepts and get hands-on with data encourage students to think critically

• Explorations promote active, collaborative learning. Most sections include at least one Group Exploration, which are designed to have students apply concepts they have learned in the section in new ways.
• UPDATED! Taking It To the Lab activities get students hands-on with making their own data and using the scientific method. All eight Climate Change Labs have been updated to address the latest data and political events concerning this incredibly relevant global issue.
  
• NEW! StatCrunch is available in MyLab Math with this course for the first time. StatCrunch is a web-based statistical software through which students can analyze and share data.
• NEW! Concepts and Explorations Notebook: Working with Authentic Data gives students opportunities to dig into data and solve problems using pencil and paper. This workbook is available to download in MyLab Math or printed, and includes explorations, modeling exercises, expanded graphing exercises, projects, and more. 
  

Extensive, well-rounded opportunities for practice and reinforcement ensure that students build a strong foundation of understanding

• End-of-section exercise sets include Modeling exercises, “Related Review” exercises, “Expressions, Equations, Functions, and Graphs” exercises, and more – ensuring that students are exposed to a variety of ways to reinforce concepts. 
• UPDATED! The number of skill, modeling, and conceptual exercises in MyLab Math has been increased to fully capture the spirit of the print textbook. For the first time, Related Review exercises will be assignable in MyLab Math.

• NEW! An Integrated Review MyLab Math course option is now available, which provides a complete intermediate algebra course, plus embedded and personalized review of prerequisite topics.

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1. Linear Equations and Linear Functions
   • 1.1 Using Qualitative Graphs to Describe Situations
   • 1.2 Graphing Linear Equations
   • 1.3 Slope of a Line
   • 1.4 Meaning of Slope for Equations, Graphs, and Tables
   • 1.5 Finding Linear Equations
   • 1.6 Functions
2. Modeling With Linear Functions
   • 2.1 Using Lines to Model Data
   • 2.2 Finding Equations of Linear Models
   • 2.3 Function Notation and Making Predictions
   • 2.4 Slope Is a Rate of Change
   • Taking It to the Lab: Climate Change Lab • Used-Car Lab • Golf Ball Lab • Walking Student Lab • Linear Lab: Topic of Your Choice
3. Systems of Linear Equations and Systems of Linear Inequalities
   • 3.1 Using Graphs and Tables to Solve Systems
   • 3.2 Using Substitution and Elimination to Solve Systems
   • 3.3 Using Systems to Model Data
   • 3.4 Value, Interest, and Mixture Problems
   • 3.5 Using Linear Inequalities in One Variable to Make Predictions
   • 3.6 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables; Systems of Linear Inequalities
   • Taking It to the Lab: Climate Change Lab (continued from Chapter 2) • Sports Lab • Truck Lab
4. Exponential Functions
   • 4.1 Properties of Exponents
   • 4.2 Rational Exponents
   • 4.3 Graphing Exponential Functions
   • 4.4 Finding Equations of Exponential Functions
   • 4.5 Using Exponential Functions to Model Data
   • Taking It to the Lab: Stringed Instrument Lab • Cooling Water Lab • Exponential Lab: Topic of Your Choice
5. Logarithmic Functions
   • 5.1 Composite Functions
   • 5.2 Inverse Functions
   • 5.3 Logarithmic Functions
   • 5.4 Properties of Logarithms
   • 5.5 Using the Power Property with Exponential Models to Make Predictions
   • 5.6 More Properties of Logarithms
   • 5.7 Natural Logarithm
   • Taking It to the Lab: China and India Populations Lab • Folding Paper Lab • Exponential/Logarithmic Lab: Topic of Your Choice
6. Polynomial Functions
   • 6.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomial Expressions and Functions
   • 6.2 Multiplying Polynomial Expressions and Functions
   • 6.3 Dividing Polynomials: Long Division and Synthetic Division
   • 6.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x² + bx + c; Factoring Out the GCF
   • 6.5 Factoring Polynomials
   • 6.6 Factoring Special Binomials; A Factoring Strategy
   • 6.7 Using Factoring to Solve Polynomial Equations
   • Taking It to the Lab: Climate Change Lab (continued from Chapter 3) • Projectile Lab
7. Quadratic Functions
   • 7.1 Graphing Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form
   • 7.2 Graphing Quadratic Functions in Standard Form
   • 7.3 Using the Square Root Property to Solve Quadratic Equations
   • 7.4 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
   • 7.5 Using the Quadratic Formula to Solve Quadratic Equations
   • 7.6 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables; Finding Quadratic Functions
   • 7.7 Finding Quadratic Models
   • 7.8 Modeling with Quadratic Functions
   • Taking It to the Lab: Climate Change Lab (continued from Chapter 6) • Projectile Lab (continued from Chapter 6) • Projectile Lab (Using a CBR or CBL) • Water Flow Lab • Quadratic Lab: Topic of Your Choice
8. Rational Functions
   • 8.1 Finding the Domains of Rational Functions and Simplifying Rational Expressions
   • 8.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions; Converting Units
   • 8.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
   • 8.4 Simplifying Complex Rational Expressions
   • 8.5 Solving Rational Equations
   • 8.6 Modeling with Rational Functions
   • 8.7 Variation
   • Taking It to the Lab: Climate Change Lab (continued from Chapter 7) • Illumination Lab • Boyle’s Law Lab
9. Radical Functions
   • 9.1 Simplifying Radical Expressions
   • 9.2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions
   • 9.3 Rationalizing Denominators and Simplifying Quotients of Radical Expressions
   • 9.4 Graphing and Combining Square Root Functions
   • 9.5 Solving Radical Equations
   • 9.6 Modeling with Square Root Functions
   • Taking It to the Lab: Pendulum Lab
10. Sequences and Series
    • 10.1 Arithmetic Sequences
    • 10.2 Geometric Sequences
    • 10.3 Arithmetic Series
    • 10.4 Geometric Series
    • Taking It to the Lab: Bouncing Ball Lab • Stacked Cups Lab
11. Additional Topics
    • 11.1 Absolute Value: Equations and Inequalities
    • 11.2 Performing Operations with Complex Numbers
    • 11.3 Pythagorean Theorem, Distance Formula, and Circles
    • 11.4 Ellipses and Hyperbolas
    • 11.5 Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations

APPENDICES

• A. Reviewing the Prerequisite Material
• B. Using a TI-83 or TI- 84 Graphing Calculator
• C. Using StatCrunch

Jay Lehmann has taught for the past 25 years at College of San Mateo, where he received the “shiny apple award” for excellence in teaching. He has presented at over 80 conferences including AMATYC and ICTCM over the past 16 years. Jay is currently the newsletter editor for California Mathematics Council, Community Colleges (CMC3). Still young at heart, he plays in a rock band appropriately named the Procrastinistas. Jay has authored several algebra textbooks published by Pearson and is has also recently completed a Prestatistics textbook.

In the words of the author:

Before writing my algebra series, it was painfully apparent that my students couldn’t relate to the applications in the course. I was plagued with the question, “What is this good for?” To try to bridge that gap, I wrote some labs, which facilitated my students in collecting data, finding models via curve fitting, and using the models to make estimates and predictions. My students really loved working with the current, compelling, and authentic data and experiencing how mathematics truly is useful.

My students’ response was so strong that I decided to write an algebra series. Little did I know that to realize this goal, I would need to embark on a 15-year challenging journey, but the rewards of hearing such excitement from students and faculty across the country have made it all worthwhile! I’m proud to have played even a small role in raising people’s respect and enthusiasm for mathematics.

I have tried to honor my inspiration: by working with authentic data, students can experience the power of mathematics. A random-sample study at my college suggests that I am achieving this goal. The study concludes that students who used my series were more likely to feel that mathematics would be useful in their lives (P-value 0.0061) as well as their careers (P-value 0.024).

The series is excellent preparation for subsequent courses; in particular, because of the curve fitting and emphasis on interpreting the contextual meaning of parameters, it is an ideal primer for statistics. In addition to curve fitting, my approach includes other types of meaningful modeling, directed-discovery explorations, conceptual questions, and of course, a large bank of skill problems. The curve-fitting applications serve as a portal for students to see the usefulness of mathematics so that they become fully engaged in the class. Once involved, they are more receptive to all aspects of the course.

The Lehmann series uses authentic data to model concepts and teach the math

• Data sets are updated to be as current and relevant as possible; 172 data sets in examples and exercises have been augmented to include recent years, and 150 data setshave been replaced with more compelling and timely topics such as immigration, national health care, and trust in the mass media.
• Large Data Set exercises encompass up to thousands of rows and tens of columns of data, and get students comfortable with analyzing “big data.”
• Downloadable data sets that consist of 16 or more data values support the appropriate use of technology when completing exercises and labs. These can be downloaded as Excel files or opened in StatCrunch^® for analysis. 
• Select exercises with authentic data have been carefully revised to retain their authenticity in MyLab Math, even when regenerating algorithmically. The author has taken special care to ensure that many exercises’ algorithmically regenerated versions still ask the student to work with actual data pulled from real-world situations. 

• Taking It To the Lab activities get students hands-on with making their own data and using the scientific method. All eight Climate Change Labs have been updated to address the latest data and political events concerning this incredibly relevant global issue.
  
• StatCrunch is available in MyLab Math with this course for the first time. StatCrunch is a web-based statistical software through which students can analyze and share data.
• The Concepts and Explorations Notebook: Working with Authentic Data provides students with opportunities to dig into data and solve problems using pencil and paper. This workbook is available to download in MyLab Math or printed, and includes explorations, modeling exercises, expanded graphing exercises, projects, and more.
  

• The number of skill, modeling, and conceptual exercises in MyLab Math has been increased to fully capture the spirit of the print textbook. For the first time, Related Review exercises will be assignable in MyLab Math.
• Skill Builder assignments offer adaptive practice that is designed to increase students’ ability to complete their assignments. By monitoring student performance on their homework, Skill Builder adapts to each student’s needs and provides just-in-time, in-assignment practice to help them improve their proficiency of key learning objectives.
• An Integrated Review MyLab Math course option is now available, which provides a complete intermediate algebra course, plus embedded and personalized review of prerequisite topics.

Content changes include:

• Graphing Calculator instructions now included within the textbook. Appendix B, which consists of TI-83/TI-84 graphing calculator instructions, was available only online in the previous edition.

• StatCrunch instructions now included in the textbook as Appendix C, to include departments that require StatCrunch for their Statistics courses.

• Improved statistics terminology to better support students who will take Statistics—for example, the words scattergram, independent variable, and dependent variable have been replaced with scatterplot, explanatory variable, and response variable.

• Expanded use of color to enhance connections between equations, graphs, tables, and coordinates of ordered pairs.

• Adding the technique of converting expressions in exponential form to and from expressions in radical form to Section 4.2 to better lay a foundation for logarithms in Chapter 5.