Precalculus A Graphing Approach

Name: Precalculus A Graphing Approach
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ISBN: 9780618854639

ISBN-10: 0618854630

ISBN-13: 9780618854639

Edition: 5th 2008

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

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Part of the market-leading "Graphing Approach Series" by Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards, "Precalculus: A Graphing Approach," 5/e, is an ideal student and instructor resource for courses that require the use of a graphing calculator. The quality and quantity of the exercises, combined with interesting applications and innovative resources, make teaching easier and help students succeed. Continuing the series' emphasis on student support, the Fifth Edition introduces "Prerequisite Skills Review." For selected examples throughout the text, the "Prerequisite Skills Review" directs students to previous sections in the text to review concepts and skills needed to master the material at hand. In… addition, prerequisite skills review exercises in Eduspace (see below for description) are referenced in every exercise set. The Larson team achieves accessibility through careful writing and design, including examples with detailed solutions that begin and end on the same page, which maximizes the readability of the text. Similarly, side-by-side solutions show algebraic, graphical, and numerical representations of the mathematics and support a variety of learning styles."New!" The "Nutshell Appendix" reviews the essentials of each function, discussed in the "Library of Functions" feature, and offers study capsules with properties, methods, and examples of the major concepts covered in the textbook. This appendix is an ideal study aid for students."New!" "Progressive Summaries" outline newly introduced topics every three chapters and contextualize them within the framework of the course."New!" "Make a Decision" exercises--extended modeling applications presented at the end of selected exercisesets--give students the opportunity to apply the mathematical concepts and techniques they've learned to large sets of real data."Updated!" The "Library of Functions," threaded throughout the text, defines each elementary function and its characteristics at first point of use. The Fifth Edition incorporates new exercises that tests students' understanding of these functions. All elementary functions are also presented in a summary on the front endpapers of the text for convenient reference."Updated!" The "Chapter Summaries" have been updated to include the Key Terms and Key concepts that are covered in the chapter. These chapter summaries are an effective study aid because they provide a single point of reference for review."Updated!" The "Proofs of Selected Theorems" are now presented at the end of each chapter for easy reference.The Larson team provides an abundance of features that help students use technology to visualize and understand mathematical concepts. "Technology Tips" point out the pros and cons of technology use in certain mathematical situations. They also provide alternative methods of solving or checking a problem using a graphing calculator. Students may sometimes be misled by the visuals generated by graphing calculators, so the authors use color to enhance the graphing calculator displays in the textbook, where appropriate. This enables students to visualize concepts accurately and efficiently. "Technology Support" notes appear throughout the text and refer students to the "Technology Support Appendix," where they can learn how to use specific graphing calculator features to enhance their understanding of the concepts presented. The "Technology Support" notes alsodirect students to the "Graphing Technology Guide," on the textbook's website, for keystroke support for numerous calculator models.Carefully positioned throughout the text, "Explorations" engage students in active discovery of mathematical concepts, strengthening critical thinking skills and helping them to develop an intuitive understanding of theoretical concepts."What You Should Learn" and "Why You Should Learn It" appears at the beginning of each chapter and section, offering students a succinct list of the concepts they will soon encounter. Additionally, this featur

Book details

List price: $367.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: CENGAGE Learning
Publication date: 3/27/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1136
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.840
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.




Prerequisites



Real Numbers



Exponents and Radicals



Polynomials and Factoring



Rational Expressions



The Cartesian Plane



Representing Data Graphically



Functions and Their Graphs Introduction to Library of Parent Functions



Graphs of Equations



Lines in the Plane



Functions



Graphs of Functions



Shifting, Reflection, and Stretching Graphs



Combinations of Functions



Inverse Functions



Solving Equations and Inequalities



Linear Equations and Problem Solving



Solving Equations Graphically



Complex Numbers



Solving Quadratic Equations Algebraically



Solving Other Types of Equations Algebraically



Solving Inequalities Algebraically and Graphically



Linear Models and Scatter Plots Cumulative Test: Chapters P-2 Progressive Summary: Chapters P-2



Polynomial and Rational Functions



Quadratic Functions



Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree



Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions



The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra



Rational Functions and Asymptotes



Graphs of Rational Functions



Quadratic Models



Exponential and Logarithmic Functions



Exponential Functions and Their Graphs



Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs



Properties of Logarithms



Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations



Exponential and Logarithmic Models



Nonlinear Models Progressive Summary: Chapters P-4



Trigonometric Functions



Angles and Their Measure



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 Trigonometry



Law of Sines



Law of Cosines



Vectors in the Plane



Vectors and Dot Products



Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number Cumulative Test: Chapters 5-7 Progressive Summary: Chapters P-7



Linear Systems and Matrices



Solving Systems of Equations



Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables



Multivariable Linear Systems



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 Principals



Probability



Topics in Analytic Geometry



Conics: Circles and Parabolas



Conics: Ellipses



Conics: Hyperbolas



Parametric Equations



Polar Coordinates



Graphs of Polar Equations



Polar Equations of Conics Cumulative Test: Chapters 8-10 Progressive Summary: Chapters P-10



Technology Support Guide



Concepts in Statistics



Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion



Least Squares Regression



Variation



Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities



Systems of Inequalities



Solving Systems of Inequalities



Linear Programming



Study Capsules