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Lial Beginning Algebra (13e)

Lial / Hornsby / McGinnis Beginning Algebra, 13th edition (Pearson, 2020). Single-volume developmental algebra covering the real number system, linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, an introduction to functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponents and polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, and quadratic equations. Mapped directly to DCM’s M0481 (Beginning Algebra) source class with bridging from M0482 for the rational, radical, and quadratic chapters.

9 chapters 148 lessons Guided notes for every video
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Chapter 1

The Real Number System

Foundational arithmetic and algebra: fractions, decimals and percents; the order of operations and exponents (with attention to negative numbers); variables, expressions, and equations.

3 sections
Chapter 2

Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

Solving linear equations using the addition and multiplication properties of equality, applications and word problems, formulas, ratio and proportion, and linear inequalities including compound inequalities.

7 sections
Chapter 3

Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables; Functions

The rectangular coordinate system, graphing linear equations, slope and equations of lines, linear inequalities in two variables, and an introduction to functions.

6 sections
Chapter 4

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

Solving systems of linear equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination; applications of systems; and systems of three linear equations.

4 sections
Chapter 5

Exponents and Polynomials

Exponent rules including negative exponents, scientific notation, the structure and operations of polynomials, multiplying polynomials, and division.

6 sections
Chapter 6

Factoring and Applications

Factoring polynomials using greatest common factor, grouping, and trinomial techniques; factoring special forms; using factoring to solve quadratic equations.

6 sections
Chapter 7

Rational Expressions and Applications

Simplifying rational expressions, multiplying and dividing rational expressions, finding the least common denominator, adding and subtracting rational expressions, simplifying complex fractions, solving rational equations, and applications.

7 sections
Chapter 8

Roots and Radicals

Square roots and higher roots, simplifying radicals, adding/subtracting/multiplying radicals, rationalizing denominators, and solving equations involving radicals.

5 sections
Chapter 9

Quadratic Equations

Solving quadratic equations by factoring, the square root property, completing the square, and the quadratic formula; basic graphs of quadratic functions; applications.

5 sections