College Algebra Essentials

Name: College Algebra Essentials
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ISBN: 9780321577818

ISBN-10: 0321577817

ISBN-13: 9780321577818

Edition: 3rd 2010

Authors: Robert F. Blitzer

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Normal 0 false false false Bob Blitzerrsquo;sunique background in mathematics and behavioral sciences, along with his commitment to teaching, inspired him to develop a precalculus series that gets readers engaged and keeps them engaged. Presenting the full scope of the mathematics is just the first step. Blitzer draws in the reader with vivid applications that use math to solve real-life problems. These applications help answer the question ldquo;When will I ever use this?rdquo; Readers stay engaged because the book helps them remain focused as they study. The three-step learning systemSee It, Hear It, Try Itmakes examples easy to follow, while frequent annotations offer the support and…

Book details

List price: $146.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 12/28/2008
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 640
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.542
Language: English



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Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra


P.1 Algebraic Expressions, Mathematical Models, and Real Numbers



Evaluate algebraic expressions



Use mathematical models



Find the intersection of two sets



Find the union of two sets



Recognize subsets of the real numbers



Use inequality symbols



Evaluate absolute value



Use absolute value to express distance



Identify properties of the real numbers



Simplify algebraic expressions


P.2 Exponents and Scientific Notation



Use the product rule



Use the quotient rule



Use the zero-exponent rule



Use the negative-exponent rule



Use the power rule



Find the power of a product



Find the power of a quotient



Simplify exponential expressions



Use scientific notation


P.3 Radicals and Rational Exponents



Evaluate square roots



Simplify expressions of the form?a2



Use the product rule to simplify square roots



Use the quotient rule to simplify square roots



Add and subtract square roots



Rationalize denominators



Evaluate and perform operations with higher roots



Understand and use rational exponents


P.4 Polynomials