Mat 171 Precalculus Algebra

MAT 171 PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA

Internet Links

Students can get and use interactive help coinciding with the odd problems throughout the book at http://www.interactmath.com . Choose “Bittinger: Precalculus: Graphs & Models, 3e ENHANCED” as the textbook. Download and install the necessary components to use the online textbook exercises. You can select specific chapter, section, and odd problem number to work on. You can also get help on solving the problems.

The following web site includes information and study lessons on topics covered in your textbook. This web site covers College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Beginning Algebra, GRE Math Study Session, and THEA and ACCUPLACER Math Study Session. Various links to this web site are listed below under some of the chapter sections. This site is from the West Texas A&M University Virtual Math Lab http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/ .

The following links give instructions for using the TI83/84 graphing calculator. http://www.prenhall.com/esm/app/graphing/ti83/

http://www.richland.edu/james/ti82/

http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/kenny/papers/ti.html

http://hotmath.com/graphing_calculators/ti84_movie_index.html

Chapter 2 Functions, Equations and Inequalities

Section 2.1 Linear Equations, Functions, and Models

A. Linear Equations

Tutorial on solving linear equations http://www.analyzemath.com/Equations/linear_Eq_Tutorial.html

B. Zeros of Linear Functions

Finding zeros by factoring and Using the Calculator http://www.ipfw.edu/math/courses/ma113/zerosfactors.pdf

Section 2.2 Complex Numbers

Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, & Dividing Complex numbers http://www.analyzemath.com/complex/complex_numbers.html

Section 2.3 Quadratic Equations, Functions, and Models

A. Quadratic Equations and Quadratic Functions

Solving Quadratic Equations by factoring http://www.analyzemath.com/Equations/solve_eq_factoring.html

B. Completing the Square

Solving Quadratic Equations by Various Methods including Completing the Square http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/col_alg_tut17_quad.htm

C. Using he Quadratic Formula

Solving Quadratic Equations by Various Methods including Using the Quadratic Formula http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/col_alg_tut17_quad.htm

D. The Discriminate

Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Discriminate http://www.analyzemath.com/Equations/Quadratic-1.html

Section 2.4 Analyzing Graphs of Quadratic Functions

Graphing Quadratic Functions

1. How to Solve Quadratic Functions and Graph Them http://www.analyzemath.com/Graphing/GraphingQuadraticFunction.html

2. A Detail Tutorial on Solving and Graphing Quadratic Functions http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/col_alg_tut34_quadfun.htm

Section 2.5 More Equation Solving

A. Rational Equations

1. How to Solve Equations with Rational Expressions http://www.analyzemath.com/Algebra2/Tutorials.html

2. A Tutorial on Solving Equations with Rational Expressions http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/col_alg_tut15_rateq.htm

3. http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/col_alg_tut15_rateq.htm

B. Radical Equations

1. A Detailed Tutorial on Solving Radical Equations http://purplemath.com/modules/solverad.htm

2. Solving Radical Equations with Square Roots http://regentsprep.org/Regents/mathb/7D3/radlesson.htm

C. Equations with Absolute Value

1. A Tutorial on Solving Equations with Absolute Value http://www.analyzemath.com/Equations/Absolute_Value_Tutorial.html

2. Solving Equations with Absolute Value and Their Graphs http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solveabs.htm

Section 2.6 Solving Linear Inequalities

A. Linear Inequalities

1. A Tutorial with Examples and Detailed Solutions on Solving Linear Inequalities

http://www.analyzemath.com/Linear_Inequalities/Linear_Inequalities_Tutor.html

2. A Tutorial on Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities

http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/col_alg_tut22_linineq.htm

3. A Tutorial on Solving Linear Inequalities with Application Examples

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/ineqlin.htm

B. Compound Inequalities

Includes Examples of Compound Inequalities http://www.purplemath.com/modules/ineqlin2.htm

C. Inequalities with Absolute Value

1. A Self Tutorial on Inequalities with Absolute Value http://www.purplemath.com/modules/absineq.htm

2. A Self Tutorial on Inequalities with Absolute Value

http://www.analyzemath.com/Absolute_Value_Inequalities/AbsoluteValueInequalities.html