Maintaining its hallmark features of carefully detailed explanations and accessible pedagogy, this edition also addresses the new AMATYC and NCTM Standards. New features include real-world chapter opening vignettes and themes, integrated coverage of statistics, critical thinking, writing, and collaborative exercises, as well as an abundance of technology examples and exercise opportunities throughout. In addition to the changes incorporated into the text, a new integrated video series and multimedia tutorial program are also available. Designed for a one-semester intermediate algebra course, this successful worktext is appropriate for lecture, learning center, laboratory, or self-paced courses.