College Algebra (Revised Edition), 1938

Document Type: Textbook (Technical).

Purpose: Training and Education.

Authority: Author Expertise.

Scope (from Preface to the Revised Edition): "This book offers an efficient collegiate discussion of the content necessary to bridge the gap between ninth grade algebra, imperfectly recalled, and college algebra, together with a complete treatment of all topics usually included under the last title. In addition to this classical material, the book includes an integrated body of supplementary content which is particularly useful in experimental or statistical fields and which tends to be included in the modern course in algebra for special groups of college freshmen."

"In the preparation of this text, the author's College Algebra, Alternate Edition, was completely rewritten, except in minor respects, with the preservation of all major features and with amplification of the supplementary topics."

Contents (from Table of Contents): Chapter I. Elementary Topics II. Special Products and Factoring II. Fraction IV. Linear Equations in Ine Unknown Review of Chapters I Through IV V. Rectangular Coordinates and Graphs VI. Systems of Linear Equations Review of Chapters V and VI VII. Exponents and Radicals VIII. Elements of Quadratic Equations IX. Advanced Topics in Quadratics X. Systems Involving Quadratcs Review of Chaoters VIII, IX, and X XI. Ratio, Proportion, and Variation XII. The Bonomial Theorem XIII. Progessions XIV. Mathematical Induction XV. Inequalities XVI. Complex Numbers XVII. Theory of Equations XVIII. Computation and Logarithms XIX. The Mathematics of Investment XX. Permutatuons and Combinations XXI. Probability XXII. Determinants XXIII. Partial Fractions XXIV. Infinite Series XXV. Method of Least Squares and Related Topics Appendix Table I. Powers and Roots II. Four-Place Logarithms of Numbers III. Compound Amount IV. Present Value V. Present Value of an Amount VI. Amount of an Annuity VII. American Experience Table of Mortality VIII. Trigonometric Functions Index