A Brief Course in College Algebra

a₁ abscissa algebra amount approximately arithmetic arithmetic mean arithmetic progression ax² b₁ binomial theorem coefficients column headed completing the square complex number corresponding cube cubic cubic function curve cuts the x-axis decimal places decimal point denominator desired determinant diameter distance divided equal equation whose roots EXAMPLE expression feet Find the sum formula fraction geometric mean geometric progression given equation given number gives Hence hint to Ex illustrated imaginary integer length letters Likewise linear function loga logarithm mantissa mathematical induction method miles multiplied negative NOTE obtain permutations positive integer probability quadratic equation quadratic function quotient radius rational roots rectangle result rule Show side Similarly SOLUTION Solve the equation sphere square inches square root subtract tables term theorem tion varies directly varies inversely varies jointly write x-values zero