Precalculus Essentials

by Blitzer, Robert F.

• ISBN13: 9780321594037
• ISBN10: 0321594037
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-28
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Normal 0 false false false Bob Blitzerrs"sunique background in mathematics and behavioral sciences, along with his commitment to teaching, inspired him to develop a precalculus series that gets readers engaged and keeps them engaged. Presenting the full scope of the mathematics is just the first step. Blitzer draws in the reader with vivid applications that use math to solve real-life problems. These applications help answer the question "When will I ever use this?" Readers stay engaged because the book helps them remain focused as they study. The three-step learning systemSee It, Hear It, Try Itmakes examples easy to follow, while frequent annotations offer the support and guidance of an instructorrs"s voice. Every page is interesting and relevant, ensuring that readers will actually use their textbook to achieve success! Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra; Equations and Inequalities; Functions and Graphs; Polynomial and Rational Functions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Matrices and Determinants; Conic Sections; Sequences, Induction, and Probability For all readers interested in college algebra.

Author Biography

Bob Blitzer is a native of Manhattan and received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in mathematics and psychology (minor: English literature) from the City College of New York. His unusual combination of academic interests led him toward a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Miami and a doctorate in behavioral sciences from Nova University. Bob is most energized by teaching mathematics and has taught a variety of mathematics courses at Miami-Dade College for nearly 30 years. He has received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College, and was among the first group of recipients at Miami-Dade College for an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. Bob has written Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Introductory Algebra for College Students, Essentials of Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Essentials of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Algebra for College Students, Thinking Mathematically, College Algebra, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Precalculus, all published by Pearson Prentice Hall.

Table of Contents

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Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra

Algebraic Expressions, Mathematical Models, and Real Numbers

Exponents and Scientific Notation

Radicals and Rational Exponents

Polynomials

Factoring Polynomials Mid-Chapter Check Point

Rational Expressions

Equations

Modeling with Equations

Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities

Summary, Review, and Test

Review Exercises

Test

Functions and Graphs

Graphs and Graphing Utilities

Basics of Functions and Their Graphs

More on Functions and Their Graphs

Linear Functions and Slope

More on Slope Mid-Chapter Check Point

Transformations of Functions

Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions

Inverse Functions

Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles

Modeling with Functions

Summary, Review, and Test

Review Exercises

Test

Polynomial and Rational Functions

Complex Numbers

Quadratic Functions

Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs

Dividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor Theorems

Zeros of Polynomial Functions Mid-Chapter Check Point

Rational Functions and Their Graphs

Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

Modeling Using Variation

Summary, Review, and Test

Review Exercises

Test

Cumulative Review Exercises (ChapterS P-2)

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Exponential Functions

Logarithmic Functions

Properties of Logarithms

Mid-Chapter Check Point

Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data

Summary, Review, and Test

Review Exercises

Test

Cumulative Review Exercises (ChapterS P-3)

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