Intermediate Algebra: Functions and Graphs - Softcover

Yoshiwara, Katherine; Yoshiwara, Bruce

 
9780534358259: Intermediate Algebra: Functions and Graphs

Synopsis

Popular with and respected by instructors and students interested in a modeling approach, graphing, or graphing calculators, this book incorporates the benefits of technology and the philosophy of the reform movement into intermediate algebra. In keeping with the NCTM and AMATYC standards, the authors introduce the techniques of algebra in the context of simple applications. Early and consistent emphasis on functions and graphing helps to develop mathematical models, and graphing calculators are incorporated wherever appropriate.

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Synopsis

Featuring brief discussions, a few examples, and a great many exercises, this combination textbook and workbook covers the topics of the typical algebra course, with a special emphasis on modeling, problem solving, and graphing. Chapters discuss linear models and their applications, quadratic models and their applications, functions and graphs, pow

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