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College Algebra Concepts Through Functions

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ISBN-10: 0131874780

ISBN-13: 9780131874787

Edition: 2007

Authors: Michael Sullivan

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This new text embodies Sullivan/Sullivanrsquo;s hallmarks nbsp; accuracy, precision, depth, strong student support, and abundant exerciseswhile exposing students early (Chapter One) to the study of functions."IT WORKS"for instructors and students because it focuses students on thefundamentals:preparingfor class,practicingtheir homework, andreviewing. After completing the book, students will be prepared to handle the algebra found in subsequent courses such as finite mathematics, business mathematics, and engineering calculus and will have a solid understanding of the concept of a function.
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Book details

List price: $158.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 2/3/2006
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 792
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 4.048
Language: English

Preface to the Instructor
List of Applications
Photo Credits
To the Student
Foundations: A Prelude To Functions
The Distance and Midpoint Formulas
Graphs of Equations in Two Variables; Intercepts; Symmetry
Lines
Circles
Functions and Their Graphs
Functions
The Graph of a Function
Properties of Functions
Library of Functions; Piecewise-defined Functions
Graphing Techniques: Transformations
Mathematical Models: Constructing Functions
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter Projects
Linear and Quadratic Functions
Properties of Linear Functions
Building Linear Functions from Data; Direct Variation
Quadratic Functions and Their Zeros
Properties of Quadratic Functions
Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions
Quadratic Models
Complex Zeros of a Quadratic Function
Equations and Inequalities Involving the Absolute Value Function
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter Projects
Cumulative Review
Polynomial and Rational Functions
Polynomial Functions and Models
Properties of Rational Functions
The Graph of a Rational Function; Inverse and Joint Variation
Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function
Complex Zeros; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter Projects
Cumulative Review
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Composite Functions
One-to-One Functions; Inverse Functions
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Properties of Logarithms
Logarithmic and Exponential Equations
Compound Interest
Exponential Growth and Decay; Newton's Law; Logistic Growth and Decay
Building Exponential, Logarithmic, and Logistic Functions from Data
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter Projects
Cumulative Review
Conics
Conics
The Parabola
The Ellipse
The Hyperbola
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter Projects
Cumulative Review
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution and Elimination
Systems of Linear Equations: Matrices
Systems of Linear Equations: Determinants
Matrix Algebra
Partial Fraction Decomposition
Systems of Nonlinear Equations
Systems of Inequalities
Linear Programming
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter Projects
Cumulative Review
Sequences; Induction; The Binomial Theorem
Sequences
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences; Geometric Series
Mathematical Induction
The Binomial Theorem
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter Projects
Cumulative Review
Counting and Probability
Sets and Counting
Permutations and Combinations
Probability
Chapter Review
Chapter Test
Chapter Projects
Cumulative Review
Review
Algebra Essentials
Geometry Essentials
Polynomials
Factoring Polynomials
Synthetic Division
Rational Expressions
nth Roots; Rational Exponents
Solving Equations
Interval Notation; Solving Inequalities
Problem Solving: Applications of Linear Equations
Complex Numbers
Graphing Utilities
The Viewing Rectangle
Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Equations
Using a Graphing Utility to Locate Intercepts and Check for Symmetry
Using a Graphing Utility to Solve Equations
Square Screens
Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Inequalities
Using a Graphing Utility to Solve Systems of Linear Equations
Answers
Index