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Precalculus

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ISBN-10: 0618643443

ISBN-13: 9780618643448

Edition: 7th 2007

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

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This market-leading text continues to provide both students and instructors with sound, consistently structured explanations of the mathematical concepts. Designed for a one- or two-term course that prepares students to study calculus, the new Seventh Edition retains the features that have made "Precalculus" a complete solution for both students and instructors: interesting applications, cutting-edge design, and innovative technology combined with an abundance of carefully written exercises."New!" "Side-by-side Example Solutions" for select examples include multiple problem solving approaches--such as algebraic, graphical, and numerical--to appeal to a variety of teaching and learning…    
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Book details

List price: $353.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 1/26/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1056
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.488
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 concludes with a Chapter Summary, Review Exercises, a Chapter Test, Proofs in Mathematics, and P.S. Problem Solving
Functions and Their Graphs
Rectangular Coordinates
Graphs of Equations
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Functions
Analyzing Graphs of Functions
A Library of Parent Functions
Transformations of Functions
Combinations of Functions: Composite Functions
Inverse Functions
Mathematical Modeling and Variation
Polynomial and Rational Functions
Quadratic Functions and Models
Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
Polynomial and Synthetic Division
Complex Numbers
Zeros of Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions
Nonlinear Inequalities
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 Cumulative Test: Chapters 13
Trigonometry
Radian and Degree Measure
Trigonometric Functions: The Unit Circle
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
Analytic Trigonometry
Using Fundamental Identities
Verifying Trigonometric Identities
Solving Trigonometric Equations
Sum and Difference Formulas
Multiple-Angle and Product-to-Sum Formulas
Additional Topics in Trigonometery
Law of Sines
Law of Cosines
Vectors in the Plane
Vectors and Dot Products
Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number Cumulative Test: Chapters 46
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Linear and Nonlinear Systems of Equations
Two-Variable Linear Systems
Multivariable Linear Systems
Partial Fractions
Systems of Inequalities
Linear Programming
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
Sequences, Series, and Probability
Sequences and Series
Arithmetic Sequences and Partial Sums
Geometric Sequences and Series
Mathematical Induction
The Binomial Theorem
Counting Principles
Probability Cumulative Test: Chapters 79
Topics in Analytic Geometry
Lines
Introduction to Conics: Parabolas
Ellipses
Hyperbolas
Rotation of Conics
Parametric Equations
Polar Coordinates
Graphs of Polar Equations
Polar Equations of Conics
Analytic Geometry in Three Dimensions
The Three-Dimensional Coordinate System
Vectors in Space
The Cross Product of Two Vectors
Lines and Planes in Space
Limits and an Introduction to Calculus
Introduction to Limits
Techniques for Evaluating Limits
The Tangent Line Problem
Limits at Infinity and Limits of Sequences
The Area Problem Cumulative Test: Chapters 1012
Appendix
Review of Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Real Numbers and Their Properties
Exponents and Radicals
Polynomials and Factoring
Rational Expressions
Solving Equations
Linear Inequalities in One Variable
Errors and the Algebra of Calculus
Appendix
Concepts in Statistics (web)
Representing Data
Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
Least Squares Regression