Introductory Algebra with P.O.W.E.R. Learning, 2nd EditionChapter 1: The Real Number System and GeometryStudy Strategies: An Introduction to the P.O.W.E.R. FrameworkStudy Strategies: Using P.O.W.E.R. to Succeed in Your Course
Section 1.1Review of FractionsSection 1.2Exponents and Order of OperationsSection 1.3Geometry ReviewSection 1.4Sets of Numbers and Absolute ValueSection 1.5Addition and Subtraction of Real NumbersSection 1.6Multiplication and Division of Real NumbersSection 1.7Properties of Real NumbersSection 1.8Simplifying Algebraic ExpressionsGroup Activity
emPOWERme: Measuring Your Math ConfidenceChapter 1 SummaryChapter 1 ReviewChapter 1 TestChapter 2: Linear Equations and Inequalities in One VariableStudy Strategies: How to Read Math (and Other) TextbooksSection 2.1Solving Linear Equations Part ISection 2.2Solving Linear Equations Part IISection 2.3 Applications of Linear EquationsSection 2.4 Applications involving Percents
Section 2.5Geometry Applications and Solving FormulasSection 2.6Applications of Linear Equations to Proportions, Money Problems, and d=rtSection 2.7 Solving Linear Inequalities in One VariableGroup Activity
emPOWERme: Discover Your Reading StyleChapter 2 SummaryChapter 2 ReviewChapter 2 TestCumulative Review for Chapters 1-2 Chapter 3: Linear Equations in Two VariablesStudy Strategies: Time ManagementSection 3.1Introduction to Linear Equations in Two VariablesSection 3.2Graphing by Plotting Points and Finding InterceptsSection 3.3The Slope of a LineSection 3.4The Slope-Intercept Form of a LineSection 3.5Writing an Equation of a LineSection 3.6 Introduction to Functions
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emPOWERme: Find Your Time StyleChapter 3 SummaryChapter 3 ReviewChapter 3 TestCumulative Review Chapters 1-3Chapter 4: Linear Equations and Systems of Inequalities in Two VariablesStudy Strategies: Taking Notes in ClassSection 4.1Solving Systems by GraphingSection 4.2Solving Systems by the Substitution MethodSection 4.3Solving Systems by the Elimination MethodPutting It All TogetherSection 4.4Applications of Systems of Two EquationsSection 4.5Linear Inequalities in Two VariablesGroup Activity
emPOWERme: Evaluate Your Class NotesChapter 4 ReviewChapter 4 TestCumulative Review for Chapters 1-4Chapter 5: Rules of Exponents Study Strategies: Taking Math TestsSection 5.1Basic Rules of ExponentsPart A:The Product Rule and Power RulesPart B:Combining the RulesSection 5.2Integer ExponentsPart A:Real-Number BasesPart B:Variable BasesSection 5.3The Quotient RulePutting It All TogetherSection 5.4Scientific NotationGroup Activity
emPOWERme: Math Test Preparation ChecklistChapter 5 SummaryChapter 5 ReviewChapter 5 TestCumulative Review for Chapters 1-5Chapter 6: PolynomialsStudy Strategies: Doing Math HomeworkSection 6.1Addition and Subtraction of PolynomialsSection 6.2Multiplication of PolynomialsSection 6.3Special ProductsSection 6.4Division of PolynomialsGroup Activity
emPOWERme: What’s Different About College? Chapter 6 SummaryChapter 6 ReviewChapter 6 TestCumulative Review Chapters 1-6 Chapter 7: Factoring PolynomialsStudy Strategies: Making a Class ScheduleSection 7.1The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by GroupingSection 7.2Factoring Trinomials of the Form x^2 + bx + cSection 7.3Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax^2 + bx + c (a ≠ 1)Section 7.4Factoring Special Trinomials and BinomialsSection 7.5 Factoring the Sum and Difference of Two Cubes
Putting It All TogetherSection 7.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by FactoringSection 7.7 Applications of Quadratic EquationsGroup Activity
emPOWERme: Identify Major AttractionsChapter 7 SummaryChapter 7 ReviewChapter 7 TestCumulative Review Chapters 1-7Chapter 8: Rational ExpressionsStudy Strategies: Know Your SchoolSection 8.1Simplifying Rational ExpressionsSection 8.2Multiplying and Dividing Rational ExpressionsSection 8.3Finding the Least Common DenominatorSection 8.4Adding and Subtracting Rational ExpressionsPutting It All TogetherSection 8.5Simplifying Complex FractionsSection 8.6Solving Rational EquationsSection 8.7Applications of Rational Equations and Variation Group Activity
emPOWERme: My SchoolChapter 8 SummaryChapter 8 ReviewChapter 8 TestCumulative Review Chapters 1-8Chapter 9: Roots and RadicalsStudy Strategies: Working with a Study GroupSection 9.1Finding RootsSection 9.2Simplifying Radicals: the Product and Quotient Rules Section 9.3Adding and Subtracting RadicalsSection 9.4Combining Operations on RadicalsSection 9.5Dividing RadicalsSection 9.6Solving Radical EquationsSection 9.7 Rational Exponents
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emPOWERme: My Study Group ExperienceChapter 9 SummaryChapter 9 ReviewChapter 9 TestCumulative Review for Chapters 1-9Chapter 10: Quadratic EquationsStudy Strategies: Creating VisualsSection 10.1Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root PropertySection 10.2Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the SquareSection 10.3Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic FormulaPutting It All TogetherSection 10.4Graphs of Quadratic EquationsSection 10.5Complex NumbersGroup Activity
emPOWERme: What’s Your Learning Style? Chapter 10 SummaryChapter 10 ReviewChapter 10 TestCumulative Review for Chapters 1-10Appendix Appendix A.1Decimals Appendix A.2PercentsAppendix A.3Compound Inequalities in One VariableAppendix A.4 Solving Systems of Three Equations and Applications
Appendix A.5 Compound Linear Inequalities in Two Variables Containing "Or"