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College Algebra in Context : With Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences by Ronald J. Harshbarger and Lisa S. Yocco (2011, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAddison Wesley

ISBN-100321756266

ISBN-139780321756268

eBay Product ID (ePID)111955865

Product Key Features

Number of Pages720 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameCollege Algebra in Context : with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences

Publication Year2011

SubjectPre-Calculus, General, Algebra / General

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMathematics, Social Science

AuthorRonald J. Harshbarger, Lisa S. Yocco

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight56.3 Oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2011-012278

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal512.9

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentContents Preface List of Supplements To the Student 1. Functions, Graphs, and Models; Linear Functions Algebra Toolbox 1.1 Functions and Models 1.2 Graphs of Functions 1.3 Linear Functions 1.4 Equations of Lines Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 1 Skills Check Chapter 1 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 2. Linear Models, Equations, and Inequalities Algebra Toolbox 2.1 Algebraic and Graphical Solution of Linear Equations 2.2 Fitting Lines to Data Points: Modeling Linear Functions 2.3 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 2.4 Solutions of Linear Inequalities Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 2 Skills Check Chapter 2 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 3. Quadratic, Piecewise-Defined, and Power Functions Algebra Toolbox 3.1 Quadratic Functions; Parabolas 3.2 Solving Quadratic Equations 3.3 Piecewise-Defined Functions and Power Functions 3.4 Quadratic and Power Models Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 3 Skills Check Chapter 3 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 4. Additional Topics with Functions Algebra Toolbox 4.1 Transformations of Graphs and Symmetry 4.2 Combining Functions; Composite Functions 4.3 One-to-One and Inverse Functions 4.4 Additional Equations and Inequalities Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 4 Skills Check Chapter 4 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 5. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Algebra Toolbox 5.1 Exponential Functions 5.2 Logarithmic Functions; Properties of Logarithms 5.3 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 5.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Models 5.5 Exponential Functions and Investing 5.6 Annuities; Loan Repayment 5.7 Logistic and Gompertz Functions Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 5 Skills Check Chapter 5 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 6. Higher-Degree Polynomial and Rational Functions Algebra Toolbox 6.1 Higher-Degree Polynomial Functions 6.2 Modeling with Cubic and Quartic Functions 6.3 Solution of Polynomial Equations 6.4 Polynomial Equations Continued; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra 6.5 Rational Functions and Rational Equations 6.6 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 6 Skills Check Chapter 6 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 7. Systems of Equations and Matrices Algebra Toolbox 7.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables 7.2 Matrix Solution of Systems of Linear Equations 7.3 Matrix Operations 7.4 Inverse Matrices; Matrix Equations 7.5 Systems of/onlinear Equations Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 7 Skills Check Chapter 7 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 8. Special Topics: Systems of Inequalities and Linear Programming; Sequences and Series; Preparing for Calculus 8.1 Systems of Inequalities 8.2 Linear Programming: Graphical Methods 8.3 Sequences and Discrete Functions 8.4 Series 8.5 Preparing for Calculus Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 8 Skills Check Chapter 8 Review Group Activity/Extended Application Appendix A: Basic Calculator Guide Appendix B: Basic Guide to Excel 2003 and Excel 2010 Answers to Selected Exercises Index

SynopsisCollege Algebra in Context, Fourth Edition, is ideal for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. The authors use modeling, applications, and real-data problems to develop skills, giving you the practice you need to become an adept problem solver in your future courses and career. This revision maintains the authors' focus on applying math in the real world through updated real-data applications. Features such as Group Activities and Extended Applications promote collaborative learning, improve communication and research skills, and foster critical thinking., College Algebra in Context, Fourth Edition, is ideal for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. The authors use modeling, applications, and real-data problems to develop skills, giving you the practice you need to become an adept problem solver in your future courses and career. This revision maintains the authors' focus on applying math in the real world through updated real-data applications. Features such as Group Activities and Extended Applications promote collaborative learning, improve communication and research skills, and foster critical thinking., Normal 0 false false false College Algebra in Context, Fourth Edition, is ideal for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. The authors use modeling, applications, and real-data problems to develop skills, giving you the practice you need to become an adept problem solver in your future courses and career. This revision maintains the authors focus on applying math in the real world through updated real-data applications. Features such as Group Activities and Extended Applications promote collaborative learning, improve communication and research skills, and foster critical thinking."

LC Classification NumberQA152.3.H33 2013