Essentials of College Algebra

Name: Essentials of College Algebra
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ISBN: 9780618480968

ISBN-10: 061848096X

ISBN-13: 9780618480968

Edition: 2006

Authors: Richard N. Aufmann, Richard D. Nation

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This new text from the author team of Aufmann and Nation offers the same engaging style and support for students as the Aufmann College Algebra series, all in a brief format that covers the entire course in a single semester. Interactive learning techniques incorporated throughout the text help students better understand concepts, focus their study habits, and achieve greater success. In this First Edition, the authors have also integrated many components into the textbook to help students diagnose and remediate weak algebra skills. Prerequisite review in the textbook and supporting materials allows students to fill in gaps in their mathematical knowledge, and keeps instructors from having…

Book details

List price: $208.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 1/11/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 544
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.750
Language: English

Richard Nation is Professor of Mathematics at Palomar College. He is the co-author of several Aufmann titles.



Note: Each chapter includes a Summary, True/False Exercises, Review Exercises, and a Test


Chapters 16 include Cumulative Review Exercises


Preliminary Concepts



The Real Number System



Integer and Rational Number Exponents



Polynomials



Rational Expressions



Complex Numbers Exploring Concepts with Technology: Can You Trust Your Calculator?



Equations and Inequalities



Linear and Absolute Value Equations



Formulas and Applications



Quadratic Equations



Other Types of Equations



Inequalities Exploring Concepts with Technology: Use a Graphing Calculator to Solve Equations



Functions and Graphs



A Two-Dimensional Coordinate System and Graphs



Introduction to Functions



Linear Functions



Quadratic Functions



Properties of Graphs



The Algebra of Functions Exploring Concepts with Technology: Graphing Piecewise Functions with a Graphing Calculator



Polynomial and Rational Functions



The Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem



Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree



Zeros of Polynomial Functions



The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra



Graphs of Rational Functions and Their Applications Exploring Concepts with Technology: Finding Zeros of a Polynomial Using Mathematica



Exponential and Logarithmic Functions



Inverse Functions



Exponential Functions and Their Applications



Logarithmic Functions and Their Applications



Logarithms and Logarithmic Scales



Exponential and Logarithmic Equations



Exponential Growth and Decay Exploring Concepts with Technology: Using a Semilog Graph to Model Exponential Decay



Systems Of Equations



Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables



Systems of Linear Equations in More Than Two Variables



Inequalities in Two Variables and Systems of Inequalities Exploring Concepts with Technology: Ill-Conditioned Systems of Equations