P.1 The Real Numbers and Their Properties
P.2 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
P.3 Polynomials
P.4 Factoring Polynomials
P.5 Rational Expressions
P.6 Rational Exponents and Radicals
Many fascinating patterns in human and natural processes can be described in the language of algebra. We investigate events ranging from chirping crickets to the behavior of falling objects.