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Chapter 1: Solving Linear Equations (pp. 1 - 40) 
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 1.3b
- Example 1: Solving Absolute Value Equations:
- Example 2: Solving an Absolute Value Equation:
- Example 3: Solving an Absolute Value Equation (Applicati:
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Chapter 2: Graphing and Writing Linear Equations (pp. 41 - 102)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 2.1
- Example 1: Graphing a Horizontal Line and a Vertical Line:
Section: 2.2
- Example 1: Finding the Slope of a Line (Formula):
- Example 2: Finding the Slope of a Horizontal Line (Formula):
- Example 3: Finding the Slope of a Vertical Line (Formula):
- Example 4: Finding Slope From a Table (Formula):
Section: 2.2b
- Example 1: Identifying Parallel Lines:
- Example 2: Identifying Perpendicular Lines:
Section: 2.5
- Example 1: Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form (using Slope Formula):
- Example 2: Writing an Equation of a Horizontal Line (using Slope Formula):
- Example 3: Application of Writing an Equation in Slope-Intercept Form (using Slope Formula):
Section: 2.6
- Example 1: Writing an Equation Using a Slope and a Point:
- Example 2: Writing an Equation Using Two Points:
- Example 3: Writing an Equation Using a Slope and a Point (Application):
Section: 2.6b
- Example 1: Writing an Equation of a Parallel Line:
- Example 2: Writing an Equation of a Perpendicular Line:
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Chapter 3: Solving Linear Inequalities (pp. 103 - 152)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 3.4
- Example 1: Solving an Inequality with No Solution:
- Example 2: Solving a Multi-Step Inequality (Application):
Section: 3.4b
- Example 1: Writing and Graphing Compound Inequalities:
- Example 2: Solving a Compound Inequality with "And":
- Example 3: Sloving a Compound Inequality with "Or":
- Example 4: Solving Absolute Value Inequalities:
- Example 5: Sloving an Absolute Value Inequality:
- Example 6: Solving an Absolute Value Inequality (Application):
Section: 3.5
- Example 1: Checking Solutions of a Linear Inequality:
- Example 2: Graphing Linear Inequalities in One Variable:
- Example 3: Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables:
- Example 4: Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables (Application):
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Chapter 4: Solving Systems of Linear Equations (pp. 153 - 200)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 4.1
- Example 1: Solving a System of Linear Equations by Graphing:
- Example 2: Solving a System of Linear Equations by Graphing (Application):
Section: 4.2
- Example 1: Solving a System of Linear Equations by Substitution:
- Example 2: Solving a System of Linear Equations by Substitution (Application):
Section: 4.3
- Example 1: Solving a System of Linear Equations by Elimination (add):
- Example 2: Solving a System of Linear Equations by Elimination (mult/subt):
- Example 3: Solving a System of Linear Equations by Elimination (Application):
Section: 4.4
- Example 1: Solving a System: No Solution:
- Example 2: Solving a System: Infinitely Many Solutions:
Section: 4.5
- Example 1: Checking Solutions (System of Linear Inequalities):
- Example 2: Graphing a System of Linear Inequalities:
- Example 3: Graphing a System of Linear Inequalities: No Solution:
- Example 4: Writing a System of Linear Inequalities:
- Example 5: Application of Writing and Graphing a System of Linear Inequalities:
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Chapter 5: Linear Functions (pp. 201 - 258)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 5.1
- Example 1: Finding the Range of a Function (Application):
Section: 5.1b
- Example 1: Determining Whether Relations are Functions:
- Example 2: Using the Vertical Line Test:
Section: 5.3
- Example 1: Finding a Linear Function Using a Graph (Slope Formula):
- Example 2: Finding a Linear Function Using a Table (Slope Formula):
- Example 3: Application of Identifying Linear Function Patterns (Slope Formula):
Section: 5.4
- Example 1: Evaluating a Function:
- Example 2: Solving for the Independent Variable:
- Example 3: Graphing a Linear Function in Function Notation:
- Example 4: Comparing Graphs of Linear Functions:
- Example 5: Comparing Graphs of Linear Functions (Application):
Section: 5.4b
- Example 1: Graphing a Piecewise Function:
- Example 2: Writing a Piecewise Function:
- Example 3: Graphing a Step Function:
- Example 4: Graphing Absolute Value Functions:
- Example 5: Graphing Absolute Value Functions:
Section: 5.6
- Example 1: Graphing an Arithmetic Sequence (Using Sequence Notation):
- Example 2: Writing an Equation for an Arithmetic Sequence:
- Example 3: Writing an Equation for an Arithmetic Sequence (Application):
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Chapter 6: Exponential Equations and Functions (pp. 259 - 326)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 6.1
- Example 1: Simplifying Square Roots (Product and Quotient Properties):
- Example 2: Evaluating Square Roots:
- Example 3: Simplifying Radical Expressions:
- Example 4: Simplifying Radical Expressions (Application):
Section: 6.1b
- Example 1: Sums and Products of Rational Numbers:
- Example 2: Sums and Products of Rational and Irrational Numbers:
- Example 3: Sums and Products of Irrational Numbers:
Section: 6.2
- Example 1: Using Properties of Exponents:
- Example 2: Using Properties of Exponents:
- Example 3: Application of Using the Power of a Quotient Property:
- Example 4: Dividing Numbers Written in Scientific Notation (Application):
Section: 6.3
- Example 1: Finding nth Roots:
- Example 2: Simplifying Expressions with Rational Exponents:
- Example 3: Using Properties of Exponents (to Simplify Expressions with Rational Exponents):
- Example 4: Simplifying Expressions with Rational Exponents (Application):
Section: 6.4
- Example 1: Identifying Functions (Linear or Exponential):
- Example 2: Evaluating Exponential Functions:
- Example 3: Graphing an Exponential Function:
- Example 4: Graphing a Vertical Translation (Exponential Function):
- Example 5: Writing an Exponential Function (Application):
Section: 6.4b
- Example 1: Solving Exponential Equations:
- Example 2: Solving an Equation by Graphing (Exponential):
Section: 6.5
- Example 1: Using an Exponential Growth Function:
- Example 2: Writing a Function (Exponential):
- Example 3: Writing an Exponential Growth Function (Application):
Section: 6.6
- Example 1: Identifying Exponential Growth and Decay:
- Example 2: Interpreting an Exponential Decay Function:
- Example 3: Writing an Exponential Decay Function (Application):
Section: 6.7
- Example 1: Extending a Geometric Sequence:
- Example 2: Graphing a Geometric Sequence (Using Sequence Notation):
- Example 3: Writing an Equation for a Geometric Sequence (Application):
Section: 6.7b
- Example 1: Writing Terms of Recursively Defined Sequences:
- Example 2: Writing Recursive Rules:
- Example 3: Translating Recursive Rules into Explicit Equations:
- Example 4: Translating Explicit Equations into Recursive Rules:
- Example 5: Writing Recursive Rules for Other Sequences:
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Chapter 7: Polynomial Equations and Factoring (pp. 327 - 400)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 7.1
- Example 1: Finding the Degrees of Monomials:
- Example 2: Classifying Polynomials:
- Example 3: Writing Polynomials (Application):
Section: 7.2
- Example 1: Adding Polynomials:
- Example 2: Subtracting Polynomials:
- Example 3: Adding Polynomials (Two Variables):
- Example 4: Subtracting Polynomials (Application):
Section: 7.3
- Example 1: Multiplying Binomials Using the Distributive Property:
- Example 2: Multiplying Binomials Using a Table:
- Example 3: Multiplying Binomials Using the FOIL Method:
- Example 4: Multiplying a Binomial and a Trinomial:
- Example 5: Multiplying Binomials (Application):
Section: 7.4
- Example 1: Using the Sum and Difference Pattern:
- Example 2: Using the Square of a Binomial Pattern:
- Example 3: Using the Square of a Binomial Pattern (Application):
Section: 7.5
- Example 1: Solving Polynomial Equations:
- Example 2: Solving a Polynomial Equation:
- Example 3: Solving a Polynomial Equation (Application):
Section: 7.6
- Example 1: Factoring Polynomials:
- Example 2: Solving an Equation by Factoring:
- Example 3: Solving an Equation by Factoring (Application):
Section: 7.7
- Example 1: Factoring x� + bx + c When b and c Are Positive:
- Example 2: Factoring x� + bx + c When b Is Negative and c Is Positive:
- Example 3: Factoring x� + bx + c When c Is Negative:
- Example 4: Solving an Equation by Factoring x� + bx + c (Application):
Section: 7.8
- Example 1: Factoring Out the GCF:
- Example 2: Factoring ax� + bx + c When ac Is Positive:
- Example 3: Factoring ax� + bx + c When ac Is Negative:
- Example 4: Solving an Equation by Factoring ax� + bx + c (Application):
Section: 7.9
- Example 1: Factoring the Difference of Two Squares:
- Example 2: Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials:
- Example 3: Solving an Equation by Factoring the Difference of Two Squares (Application):
Section: 7.9b
- Example 1: Factoring by Grouping:
- Example 2: Factoring Completely:
- Example 3: Solving an Equation by Factoring Completely:
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Chapter 8: Graphing Quadratic Functions (pp. 401 - 452)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 8.1
- Example 1: Identifying Characteristics of a Quadratic Function:
- Example 2: Graphing y = ax² When a > 0:
- Example 3: Graphing y = ax² When a < 0:
- Example 4: Using a Graph of a Quadratic Function (Application):
Section: 8.2
- Example 1: Finding the Focus of a Parabola:
- Example 2: Writing an Equation of a Parabola:
- Example 3: Finding the Focus of a Parabola (Application):
Section: 8.3
- Example 1: Graphing y = x² + c:
- Example 2: Graphing y = ax² + c:
- Example 3: Translating a Graph (Quadratic Function):
- Example 4: Graphing a Quadratic Function (Application):
Section: 8.4
- Example 1: Finding the Axis of Symmetry and the Vertex of a Graph:
- Example 2: Graphing y = ax² + bx + c:
- Example 3: Finding Maximum and Minimum Values:
- Example 4: Finding the Maximum Value (Application):
Section: 8.4b
- Example 1: Graphing y = (x - h)²:
- Example 2: Graphing y = (x - h)² + k:
- Example 3: Graphing y = a(x - h)² + k:
Section: 8.5
- Example 1: Identifying Functions Using Graphs:
- Example 2: Identifying Functions Using Differences or Ratios:
- Example 3: Identifying and Writing a Function:
Section: 8.5b
- Example 1: Rates of Change of a Quadratic Function:
- Example 2: Rates of Change of Different Functions:
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Chapter 9: Solving Quadratic Equations (pp. 453 - 500)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 9.1
- Example 1: Solving a Quadratic Equation: Two Real Solutions:
- Example 2: Solving a Quadratic Equation: One Real Solution:
- Example 3: Solving a Quadratic Equation: No Real Solutions:
- Example 4: Solving a Quadratic Equation (Application):
Section: 9.2
- Example 1: Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots:
- Example 2: Solving a Quadratic Equation Using Square Roots:
- Example 3: Solving a Quadratic Equation Using Square Roots (Application):
Section: 9.3
- Example 1: Completing the Square:
- Example 2: Solving a Quadratic Equation by Completing the Square:
- Example 3: Solving a Quadratic Equation by Completing the Square (Application):
Section: 9.4
- Example 1: Solving a Quadratic Equation Using the Quadratic Formula (Two Solutions):
- Example 2: Solving a Quadratic Equation Using the Quadratic Formula (One Solution):
- Example 3: Solving a Quadratic Equation Using the Quadratic Formula (Application):
- Example 4: Determining the Number of Real Solutions:
Section: 9.4b
- Example 1: Solving a Quadratic Equation Using Different Methods:
- Example 2: Choosing a Method (Completing the Square):
- Example 3: Choosing a Method (Quadratic Formula):
Section: 9.5
- Example 1: Solving a System of Linear and Quadratic Equations (by Substitution):
- Example 2: Solving a System of Linear and Quadratic Equations (by Elimination):
- Example 3: Solving a System of Linear and Quadratic Equations (by Graphing):
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Chapter 10: Square Root Functions and Geometry (pp. 501 - 540)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 10.1
- Example 1: Finding the Domain of a Square Root Function:
- Example 2: Comparing Graphs of Square Root Functions:
- Example 3: Comparing Graphs of Square Root Functions (Reflection in the x-axis):
- Example 4: Using the Graph of a Square Root Function (Application):
Section: 10.1b
- Example 1: Simplifying a Radical Expression (Rationalizing the Denominator):
- Example 2: Simplifying a Radical Expression (Using a Conjugate):
- Example 3: Simplifying a Radical Expression (Application):
Section: 10.2
- Example 1: Solving Square Root Equations:
- Example 2: Solving a Square Root Equation:
- Example 3: Solving an Equation with Square Roots on Both Sides:
- Example 4: Identifying an Extraneous Solution:
- Example 5: Solving a Square Root Equation (Application):
Section: 10.3
- Example 1: Finding the Length of a Leg:
- Example 2: Using the Pythagorean Theorem (Application):
Section: 10.4
- Example 1: Identifying a Right Triangle:
- Example 2: Finding the Distance Between Two Points:
- Example 3: Finding the Distance Between Two Points (Application):
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Chapter 11: Rational Equations and Functions (pp. 541 - 604)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 11.1
- Example 1: Identifying Direct and Inverse Variation (From a Table or an Equation):
- Example 2: Writing and Graphing a Direct Variation Equation:
- Example 3: Writing and Graphing an Inverse Variation Equation:
- Example 4: Identifying Inverse Variation (Application):
- Example 5: Graphing an Inverse Variation Equation (Application):
Section: 11.2
- Example 1: Finding the Excluded Value of a Rational Function:
- Example 2: Graphing a Rational Function:
- Example 3: Identifying Asymptotes:
- Example 4: Comparing Graphs of Rational Functions:
- Example 5: Graphing a Rational Function (Application):
Section: 11.2b
- Example 1: Finding Inverse Relations:
- Example 2: Finding Inverse Functions:
Section: 11.3
- Example 1: Simplifying Rational Expressions:
- Example 2: Simplifying Rational Expressions (Factoring):
- Example 3: Simplifying Rational Expressions (Application):
Section: 11.4
- Example 1: Multiplying Rational Expressions:
- Example 2: Dividing Rational Expressions:
- Example 3: Dividing Rational Expressions:
Section: 11.5
- Example 1: Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial:
- Example 2: Dividing a Polynomial by a Binomial: No Remainder:
- Example 3: Dividing a Polynomial by a Binomial: Remainder:
- Example 4: Inserting a Missing Term:
Section: 11.6
- Example 1: Adding and Subtracting with Like Denominators:
- Example 2: Finding the LCD of Two Rational Expressions:
- Example 3: Adding with Unlike Denominators:
- Example 4: Subtracting with Unlike Denominators:
- Example 5: Adding with Unlike Denominators (Application):
Section: 11.7
- Example 1: Solving Rational Equations Using Cross Products:
- Example 2: Solving a Rational Equation Using the LCD:
- Example 3: Solving Rational Equations (Application):
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Chapter 12: Data Analysis and Displays (pp. 605 - 673)
Lesson Tutorials
Section: 12.2
- Example 1: Finding the Range (and Mean):
- Example 2: Finding the Standard Deviation:
Section: 12.3
- Example 1: Interpreting a Box-and-Whisker Plot (Interquartile Range):
- Example 2: Comparing Box-and-Whisker Plots:
Section: 12.4
- Example 1: Describing the Shape of a Distribution:
- Example 2: Choosing an Appropriate Measure of Central Tendency:
- Example 3: Choosing Appropriate Measures:
Section: 12.5
- Example 1: Finding a Line of Fit:
Section: 12.6
- Example 1: Using Residuals (Good Fit):
- Example 2: Using Residuals (Not a Good Fit):
- Example 3: Finding a Line of Best Fit Using Technology:
- Example 4: Identifying Correlation and Causation:
Section: 12.7
- Example 1: Reading a Two-Way Table:
- Example 2: Finding Marginal Frequencies:
- Example 3: Making a Two-Way Table:
- Example 4: Finding a Relationship in a Two-Way Table:
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