Extra Practice exercises are downloadable worksheets of additional practice exercises. Print out these worksheets, work through the exercises, then check your work against the answer page.

Now that you've practiced the factoring of polynomials, refer back to page 275, the first page of Chapter 5 in your Introductory and Intermediate Algebra textbook and review the application of the ladder leaning against a house.

Here's your chance to explore the World Wide Web and practice your new skills at the same time. What would the distance of the ladder bottom be to the base of the building if the ladder was leaning against a leaning building? Visit a Web site devoted to the Leaning Tower of Pisa to learn some interesting and mathematical facts about this over 600 year-old bell tower in Pisa, Italy.

After you've practiced and after you've explored, don't forget about your upcoming Chapter Test. Prepare for your exam by working through our Chapter 5 Review, and then check your answers. These free downloadable files are accessible by selecting the Chapter Review button at the top of this page.

Good luck!