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Algebra and Trigonometry

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ISBN-10: 0618052836

ISBN-13: 9780618052837

Edition: 5th 2001

Authors: Ron Larson, Robert P. Hostetler, David C. Falvo

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List price: $338.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 6/8/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1056
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.598
Language: English

The Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College Bio: Robert P. Hostetler received his Ph.D. in mathematics from The Pennsylvania State University in 1970. He has taught at Penn State for many years and has authored several calculus, precalculus, and intermediate algebra textbooks. His teaching specialties include remedial algebra, calculus, and math education, and his research interests include mathematics education and textbooks.

Note: Each chapter contains a Summary
Review Exercises, and a Test
An Introduction to Graphing Utilities
Prerequisites
Real Numbers
Exponents and Radicals
Polynomials and Special Products
Factoring
Rational Expressions
Errors and the Algebra of Calculus
Graphical Representation of Data Project: Numerically Finding a Maximum Volume
Equations and Inequalities
Graphs of Equations
Linear Equations in One Variable
Modeling with Linear Equations
Quadratic Equations
Complex Numbers
Other Types of Equations
Linear Inequalities
Other Types of Inequalities Project: Finding Falling Times Numerically
Functions and Their Graphs
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Functions
Analyzing Graphs of Functions
Shifting, Reflecting, and Stretching Graphs
Combinations of Functions
Inverse Functions Project: A Graphical Approach to Maximization Cumulative Test for Chapters P2
Polynomial Functions
Quadratic Functions
Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
Polynomial and Synthetic Division
Zeros of Polynomial Functions
Mathematical Modeling Project: Finding Points of Intersection Graphically
Rational Functions and Conics
Rational Functions and Asymptotes
Graphs of Rational Functions
Partial Fractions
Conics
Translations of Conics Project: Graphical Approach to Finding Average Cost
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Exponential Functions and Their Graphs
Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
Properties of Logarithms
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Exponential and Logarithmic Models Project: Graphical Approach to Compound Interest Cumulative Test for Chapters 35
Trigonometry
Angles and Their Measures
Right Triangle Trigonometry
Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions
Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Applications and Models Project: Analyzing a Graph
Analytic Trigonometry
Using Fundamental Identities
Verifying Trigonometric Identities
Solving Trigonometric Equations
Sum and Difference Formulas
Multiple-Angle and Product-to-Sum Formulas Project: Projectile Motion
Additional Topics in Trigonometry
Law of Sines
Law of Cosines
Vectors in the Plane
Vectors and Dot Products
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number Project: Adding Vectors Graphically Cumulative Test for Chapters 68
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Solving Systems of Equations
Two-Variable Linear Systems
Multivariable Linear Systems
Systems of Inequalities
Linear Programming Project: Fitting Models to Data
Matrices and Determinants
Matrices and Systems of Equations
Operations with Matrices
The Inverse of a Square Matrix
The Determinant of a Square Matrix
Applications of Matrices and Determinants Project: Solving Systems of Equations
Sequences, Series, and Probability
Sequences and Series
Arithmetic Sequences and Partial Sums
Geometric Sequences and Series
Mathematical Induction
The Binomial Theorem
Counting Principles
Probability Project: Exploring Difference Quotients Cumulative Test for Chapters 911
Appendices
Proofs of Selected Theorems
Concepts in Statistics
Representing Data
Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
Least Squares Regression