01673cam a22002055i 4500003000400000005001700004008004100021010001700062020003100079020002700110035001300137040003100150042000800181050002400189100003200213245004600245250001100291300004300302520112200345OSt20260410163535.0220112s2022    nju           000 0 eng    a  2022900487  a9780137581641q(paperback)  z9780137581139q(ebook)  a22379809  aKUSNbengerdacKUSNdKUSN  apcc  aQA152.3 b.M36 20051 aMartin-Gay, Elayn,eauthor.10aIntermediate algebra /cElayn Martin-Gay.  a4th ed  aXXVI, Various pagingsbcol, ill;c28cm  a"Intermediate Algebra, Eighth Edition was written to provide a solid foundation in algebra and is intended for students who might not have previous experience in algebra. Specific care was taken to make sure students have the most up-to-date relevant text preparation for their next mathematics course or for non-mathematical courses that require an understanding of algebraic fundamentals. I have tried to achieve this by writing a user-friendly text that is keyed to objectives and contains many worked- out examples. As suggested by AMATYC and the NCTM Standards (plus Addenda), real- life and real-data applications, data interpretation, conceptual understanding, problem solving, writing, cooperative learning, appropriate use of technology, number sense, estimation, critical thinking, and geometric concepts are emphasized and integrated throughout the book. The many factors that contributed to the success of the previous editions have been retained. In preparing the Eighth Edition, I considered comments and suggestions of colleagues, students, and many users of the prior edition throughout the country"--