College Algebra

by Kaufmann, Jerome E.

• ISBN13: 9780534357511
• ISBN10: 0534357512
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-08-03
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

The basic concepts of college algebra are presented in a simple and straightforward manner and are consistently motivated and reinforced by examples. The examples demonstrate a large variety of situations, such as: the uses of Scientific Notation, how to decide which method should be used to solve a particular Quadratic Equation, and using Logarithmic Equations to determine anything from accrued interest on an investment, to the bacteria count in a lab culture. The author also has made an effort to guide students to organize their work and to decide when a meaningful short cut might be used. Unifying themes found throughout the book, vital to the precalculus student are: solving equations and inequalities, solving problems, developing graphing techniques, and understanding the concept of a function.

Table of Contents

0 Some Basic Concepts of Algebra: A Review	1	(81)
1 Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving	82	(78)
2 Coordinate Geometry and Graphing Techniques	160	(67)
3 Functions	227	(70)
4 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions	297	(68)
5 Polynomial and Rational Functions	365	(70)
6 Systems of Equations	435	(56)
7 Algebra of Matrices	491	(41)
8 Conic Sections	532	(44)
9 Sequences and Mathematical Induction	576	(36)
10 Counting Techniques, Probability, and the Binomial Theorem	612