Understanding College Algebra

a₁ algebraic annuity antilog approximately arithmetic progression ax² ball binomial binomial formula called coefficients column common logarithms complex numbers Compute constant convergence corresponding values determinant digits divergent divided division elements Example EXERCISE expansion exponents expression factor Find formula geometric progression given equation gives Hence imaginary numbers inequality integer interest left-hand member linear equations loga mantissa mathematics method multiply notation number of different number of terms obtained original equation parabola parentheses partial fractions payments percent compounded annually permutations polynomial positive number preceding present value probability problem quadratic equation quadratic function quotient radicals rational integral real number reduced result right-hand member roots semiannually sequence Show Simplify simultaneous solution square substituting subtraction symbols synthetic division theorem tion variable write