4-color hardback text frequently references use of graphing technology to help students better understand important mathematical connections Text-specific instructor and student print/media supplement package accompanies this text AMATYC/NCTM Standards of Content and Pedagogy integrated in Exercise Sets, Sourced-Data Applications (students are also asked to generate and interpret data), Discover the Concept (promote student involvement), Technology Notes Boxes, 6 Step Problem Solving Strategy, Mental math, Conceptual and Writing exercises, Review exercises, Group Activities, Chapter Highlights, Chapter Review, Chapter Tests, Cumulative Reviews Side-by-Side approaches to solutions demonstrate algebraic and graphical comparisons and solutions methodologies Increased range of problem-solving techniques, including graphical and numerical representations, expands the ways students learn and solve problems. A special emphasis and strong commitment is given to the practical applications of algebra