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College Algebra, 2/E
Marvin L. Bittinger, Indiana University-Purdue, University of Indianapalis
Judith A. Beecher, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

ISBN-10: 0201525267
ISBN-13:  9780201525267

Publisher:  Pearson
Copyright:  1993
Format:  Paper; 536 pp
Published:  03/31/1993
Status: Instock


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This paperback text is designed specifically to motivate students to participate actively—and immediately—in the learning process. It is crafted to meet the varied skill levels of students—giving them solid content coverage in a supportive format. This texts also fosters conceptual thinking with writing exercises, computer/graphing calculator exercises, and a thoroughly integrated five-step problem-solving approach.


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  • Worktext format gives student more pedagogical support because each section is broken down into subsections therefore becoming a built in study guide.
  • Margin exercises make student an active participant in the study of college algebra and provide immediate reinforcement.
  • Utilizes the five-step problem solving approach to applications where appropriate.
  • All exercises keyed to objectives.
  • Challenge and synthesis exercises.
  • Chapter tests.
  • Technology connection boxes expose students to the power of technology, provide visualization of concepts, and foster intuitive and discovery learning.
  • Exposition and organization has been streamlined to make text more accessible to users.
  • Thinking and writing exercises at the end of every chapter.
  • Computer-generated art makes figures more precise, easier to read, and appealing.
  • More pedagogical and consistent use of color in graphs enables students to see the concepts.
  • Rational functions are now introduced earlier in Chapter 4.


Table of Contents



1. Basic Concepts of Algebra.

The Real-Number System.

Exponential, Scientific, and Absolute-Value Notation.

Addition and Subtraction of Algebraic Expressions.

Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions.

Factoring.

Rational Expressions.

Radical Notation.

Rational Exponents.

Handling Dimension Symbols.



2. Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving.

Solving Equations and Inequalities.

Rational Equations.

Formulas and Problem Solving.

The Complex Numbers.

Quadratic Equations.

Formulas and Problem Solving.

Radical Equations.

Equations Reducible to Quadratic Variation.



3. Functions, Graphs, and Transformations.

Graphs of Equations.

The Distance Formula and Circles.

Functions.

Lines and Linear Functions.

Graphs and Applications of Functions.

Symmetry.

Combinations of Functions.

Transformations of Functions.



4. Polynomial and Rational Functions.

Quadratic Functions.

Sets, Sentences, and Inequalities.

Equations and Inequalities with Absolute Value.

Polynomial and Rational Inequalities.

Graphs of Polynomial Functions.

Division of Polynomials.

Theorems about Roots.

Further Help in Finding Roots.

Rational Functions.



5. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.

Inverses of Relations and Functions.

Exponential Functions.

Logarithmic Functions.

Properties of Logarithmic Functions.

Finding Logarithmic Function Values on a Calculator.

Graphs of Exponential Functions with Base e, and Applications.

Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations.

Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.

Applications of Exponential and Natural Logarithmic Functions.



6. Systems and Matrices.

Systems of Equations in Two Variables.

Systems of Equations in Three or More Variables.

Special Cases of Systems.

Matrices.

Determinants and Cramer's Rule.

Inverses of Matrices.

Systems of Inequalities and Linear Programming.

Partial Fractions.



7. Conic Sections.

Conic Sections: Lines and Ellipses.

Conic Sections: Hyperbolas.

Conic Sections: Parabolas.

Systems of First-Degree and Second-Degree Equations.

Systems of Second-Degree Equations.



8. Sequences, Series, and Combinatorics.

Sequences and Series.

Arithmetic Sequences and Series.

Geometric Sequences and Series.

Mathematical Induction.

Combinatorics: Permutations.

Combinatorics: Combinations.

The Binomial Theorem.

Probability.



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