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College Algebra by Michael Sullivan III (2004, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrentice Hall PTR

ISBN-100131430920

ISBN-139780131430921

eBay Product ID (ePID)30200513

Product Key Features

Number of Pages848 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameCollege Algebra

SubjectAlgebra / General

Publication Year2004

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorMichael Sullivan III

Subject AreaMathematics

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight60.2 Oz

Item Length10.3 in

Item Width8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number7

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2003-068950

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal512.9

Table Of ContentR. Review. Classification of Numbers. Algebra Review. Geometry Review. Polynomials. Factoring Polynomials. Polynomial Division; Synthetic Division. Rational Expressions. nth Roots; Rational Exponents. Chapter Review. 1. Equations and Inequalities. Linear Equations. Quadratic Equations. Quadratic Equations in the Complex Number System. Radical Equations; Equations Quadratic in Form. Solving Inequalities. Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value. Applications: Interest, Mixture, Uniform Motion, Constant Rate Jobs. Chapter Review. Chapter Projects. 2. Graphs. Rectangular Coordinates. Graphs of Equations. Circles. Lines. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. Scatter Diagrams; Linear Curve Fitting. Variation. Chapter Review. Chapter Projects. Cumulative Review. 3. Functions and their Graphs. Introduction to Functions. The Graph of a Function. Properties of Functions. Library of Functions; Piecewise-Defined Functions. Graphing Techniques: Transformations. Mathematical Models: Constructing Functions. Chapter Review. Chapter Projects. Cumulative Review. 4. Polynomial and Rational Functions. Quadratic Functions and Models. Polynomial Functions. Rational Functions I. Rational Functions II: Analyzing Graphs. Polynomial and Rational Inequalities. The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function. Complex Zeros; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Chapter Review. Chapter Projects. Cumulative Review. 5. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Composite Functions. Inverse Functions. Exponential Functions. Logarithmic Functions. Properties of Logarithms. Logarithmic and Exponential Equations. Compound Interest. Growth and Decay; Newton's Law; Logistic Models. Logarithmic Scales. Chapter Review. Chapter Projects. Cumulative Review. 6. Conics. Preliminaries. The Parabola. The Ellipse. The Hyperbola. Chapter Review. Chapter Projects. Cumulative Review. 7. Systems of Equations and Inequalities. Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution and Elimination. Systems of Linear Equations: Matrices. Systems of Linear Equations: Determinants. Matrix Algebra. Partial Fraction Decomposition. Systems of Nonlinear Equations. Systems of Inequalities. Linear Programming. Chapter Review. Chapter Projects. Cumulative Review. 8. Sequences; Induction; The Binomial Theorem. Sequences. Arithmetic Sequences. Geometric Sequences; Geometric Series. Mathematical Induction. The Binomial Theorem. Chapter Review. Chapter Projects. Cumulative Review. 9. Counting and Probability. Sets and Counting. Permutations and Combinations. Probability of Equally Likely Outcomes. Chapter Review. Chapter Projects. Cumulative Review. Appendix: Graphing Utilities. The Viewing Rectangle. Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Equations. Using a Graphing Utility to Locate Intercepts and Check for Symmetry. Using a Graphing Utility to Solve Equations. Square Screens. Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Inequalities. Using a Graphing Utility to Solve Systems of Linear Equations. Answers. Index.

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisThe Seventh Edition of this dependable text retains its best features-accuracy, precision, depth, strong student support, and abundant exercises, while substantially updating content and pedagogy. After completing the book, students will be prepared to handle the algebra found in subsequent courses such as finite mathematics, business mathematics, and engineering calculus., The Eighth Edition of this highly dependable book retains its best features-accuracy, precision, depth, and abundant exercise sets-while substantially updating its content and pedagogy. Striving to teach mathematics as a way of life, Sullivan provides understandable, realistic applications that are consistent with the abilities of most readers. Chapter topics include Graphs; Polynomial and Rational Functions; Conics; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Counting and Probability; and more. For individuals with an interest in learning algebra as it applies to their everyday lives.

LC Classification NumberQA154.3.S763 2005