Intermediate Algebra: A Graphing Approach

This book provides a solid foundation in algebra with a clear and well-constructed writing style, superb problem-solving strategies, and other qualities that have made the Martin-Gay series so successful. Features incorporation of AMATYC and NCTM standards—reflected in an increased emphasis on visualization graphing, and data analysis. Designed for those in need of a graphing utility resource in intermediate algebra, and for readers who need to prepare for advanced algebra or finite math.

K. Elayn Martin-Gay has taught Mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 20 years and has received numerous teaching awards, including the local University Alumni Association's Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Over the years, Elayn has developed videotaped lecture series to help her students understand algebra better. This highly successful video material is the basis for her books: Basic College Mathematics; Prealgebra, Third Edition, Introductory Algebra, Intermediate Algebra; Algebra a Combined Approach, Beginning Algebra, Third Edition, Intermediate Algebra, Third Edition, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition, and Intermediate Algebra: A Graphing Approach, Second Edition.

Margaret (Peg) Greene has taught Mathematics at Florida Community College at Jacksonville for more than 18 years. Peg has also been an instructor for the College Instructors Training Network, an Ohio State Short Course program for teaching college instructors how to enhance their teaching by using technology in the mathematics classroom. A recipient of excellence in teaching awards, Peg's experience also includes: being a member of the NASA/AMATYC Coalition: I and II; teaching a telecourse; teaching online courses as well as training instructors to teach via the online environment; developing a video series on using the graphing calculator; conducting workshops; authoring, numerous publications; and teaching at the Southeast Center for Cooperative Learning, certified through the University of Minnesota.