, Get the most out of each worked example
by using all of its features.
EXAMPLE 1 Here, we state the given problem.
Strategy Then, we explain what will be done to solve the problem.
WHY Next, we explain why it will be done this way.
Solution The steps that follow show how the problem is solved by using
the given strategy.
1ST STEP
The given problem = The result of 1ST STEP This author note explains
the 1ST Step
2ND STEP
= The result of 2ND STEP This author note explains
the 2ND Step
3RD STEP
= The result of 3RD STEP This author note explains
(the answer) the 3RD Step
Self Check 1 A Similar Problem
After reading the example, Now Try Problem 45
try the Self Check problem
to test your understanding.
The answer is given at the
end of the section, right
before the Study Set. After you work the Self Check,
you are ready to try a similar
problem in the Guided Practice
section of the Study Set.
, EDITION
4
INTERMEDIATE
ALGEBRA
ALAN S.TUSSY
CITRUS COLLEGE
R. DAVID GUSTAFSON
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE
DIANE R. KOENIG
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE
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by using all of its features.
EXAMPLE 1 Here, we state the given problem.
Strategy Then, we explain what will be done to solve the problem.
WHY Next, we explain why it will be done this way.
Solution The steps that follow show how the problem is solved by using
the given strategy.
1ST STEP
The given problem = The result of 1ST STEP This author note explains
the 1ST Step
2ND STEP
= The result of 2ND STEP This author note explains
the 2ND Step
3RD STEP
= The result of 3RD STEP This author note explains
(the answer) the 3RD Step
Self Check 1 A Similar Problem
After reading the example, Now Try Problem 45
try the Self Check problem
to test your understanding.
The answer is given at the
end of the section, right
before the Study Set. After you work the Self Check,
you are ready to try a similar
problem in the Guided Practice
section of the Study Set.
, EDITION
4
INTERMEDIATE
ALGEBRA
ALAN S.TUSSY
CITRUS COLLEGE
R. DAVID GUSTAFSON
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE
DIANE R. KOENIG
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE
Australia • Brazil • Japan • Korea • Mexico • Singapore • Spain • United Kingdom • United States
, Intermediate Algebra, Fourth Edition © 2011, 2006 Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning
Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson, Diane R. Koenig
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright
Publisher: Charlie Van Wagner herein may be reproduced, transmitted, stored, or used in any form or by
any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including but not limited to
Senior Developmental Editor: Danielle Derbenti
photocopying, recording, scanning, digitizing, taping, Web distribution,
Senior Development Editor for Market Strategies: information networks, or information storage and retrieval systems, except
Rita Lombard as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright
Assistant Editor: Stefanie Beeck Act, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
Editorial Assistant: Jennifer Cordoba
Media Editor: Heleny Wong For product information and technology assistance, contact us at
Cengage Learning Customer & Sales Support, 1-800-354-9706
Marketing Manager: Gordon Lee
For permission to use material from this text or product,
Marketing Assistant: Angela Kim submit all requests online at www.cengage.com/permissions
Marketing Communications Manager: Katy Further permissions questions can be e-mailed to
Malatesta
Content Project Manager: Jennifer Risden
Creative Director: Rob Hugel Library of Congress Control Number: 20099339319
Art Director: Vernon Boes ISBN-13: 978-1-4390-4436-0
Print Buyer: Linda Hsu ISBN-10: 1-4390-4436-8
Rights Acquisitions Account Manager, Text: Mardell
Glinksi-Schultz
Brooks/Cole
Rights Acquisitions Account Manager, Image: Don
20 Davis Drive
Schlotman
Belmont, CA 94002-3098
Production Service: Graphic World Inc. USA
Text Designer: Diane Beasley
Photo Researcher: Bill Smith Group Cengage Learning is a leading provider of customized learning solutions
Illustrators: Lori Heckelman; Graphic World Inc. with office locations around the globe, including Singapore, the United
Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and Japan. Locate your local office at
Cover Designer: Terri Wright
www.cengage.com/global
Cover Image: Background: © Pal Teravagimov
Photography/Getty Images RF, Y Button: © Art
Parts/Fotosearch RF Cengage Learning products are represented in Canada by
Compositor: Graphic World Inc. Nelson Education, Ltd.
To learn more about Brooks/Cole, visit www.cengage.com/brookscole
Purchase any of our products at your local college store or at our preferred
online store www.CengageBrain.com
Printed in the United States of America
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