Algebra and Trigonometry - Hardcover

Blitzer, Robert F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130893323 ISBN 13: 9780130893321

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

Applications, Accessibility and Great Problem Sets highlight this new edition of College Algebra. The usage of the graphing calculator remains optional, developed throughout the text in "Technology Boxes." Features a full range of Supplements including MathPak.

About this title

About the Author:

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 fro 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 Prentice Hall.

Synopsis:

This introduction to algebra and trigonometry features an abundance of real-world applications that relate to readers' everyday lives. Filled with scenarios, examples, study tips and exercises it attempts to take the intimidation out of learning algebra and trigonometry. Key topics include: fundamental concepts of algebra; equations, inequalities and mathematical models; functions and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; analytic trigonometry; additional topics in trigonometry; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; conic sections; and sequences, induction and probability.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0130893323
• ISBN 13: 9780130893321
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1084