Overview

Bob Blitzer’s unique background in mathematics and behavioral sciences, along with his commitment to teaching, inspired him to develop a precalculus series that gets students engaged and keeps them engaged. Presenting the full scope of the mathematics is just the first step. Blitzer draws students in with vivid applications that use math to solve real-life problems. These applications help answer the question “When will I ever use this?” Students stay engaged because the book helps them remain focused as they study. The three-step learning system–See It, Hear It, Try It–makes examples easy to follow, while frequent annotations offer the support and guidance of an instructor’s voice. Every page is interesting and relevant, ensuring that students will actually use their textbook to achieve success!

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Author:   Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   2.529kg
ISBN:  

9780321588708

ISBN 10:   0321588703
Pages:   1216
Publication Date:   01 June 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780321744456
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments To the Student About the Author Applications Index P. Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra P.1 Algebraic Expressions, Mathematical Models, and Real Numbers P.2 Basic Rules of Algebra P.3 Exponents and Scientific Notation P.4 Radicals and Rational Exponents P.5 Polynomials Mid-Chapter Check Point P.6 Factoring Polynomials P.7 Rational Expressions SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER P TEST 1. Functions and Graphs 1.1 Graphs and Graphing Utilities 1.2 Basics of Functions and Their Graphs 1.3 More on Functions and Their Graphs 1.4 Linear Functions and Slope 1.5 More on Slope Mid-Chapter Check Point 1.6 Transformations of Functions 1.7 Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions 1.8 Inverse Functions 1.9 Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 1 TEST 2. Equations and Inequalities 2.1 Linear Equations and Rational Equations 2.2 Models and Applications 2.3 Complex Numbers 2.4 Quadratic Equations Mid-Chapter Check Point 2.5 Other Types of Equations 2.6 Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 2 TEST CUMULATIVE REVIEW EXERCISES (CHAPTERS 1-2) 3. Polynomial and Rational Functions 3.1 Quadratic Functions 3.2 Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs 3.3 Dividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor Theorems 3.4 Zeros of Polynomial Functions Mid-Chapter Check Point 3.5 Rational Functions and Their Graphs 3.6 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities 3.7 Modeling Using Variation SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 3 TEST CUMULATIVE REVIEW EXERCISES (CHAPTERS 1-3) 4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 4.1 Exponential Functions 4.2 Logarithmic Functions 4.3 Properties of Logarithms Mid-Chapter Check Point 4.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 4.5 Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 4 TEST CUMULATIVE REVIEW EXERCISES (CHAPTERS 1-4) 5. Trigonometric Functions 5.1 Angles and Radian Measure 5.2 Right Triangle Trigonometry 5.3 Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle 5.4 Trigonometric Functions of Real Numbers; Periodic Functions Mid-Chapter Check Point 5.5 Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions 5.6 Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions 5.7 Inverse Trigonometric Functions 5.8 Applications of Trigonometric Functions SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 5 TEST CUMULATIVE REVIEW EXERCISES (CHAPTERS 1-5) 6. Analytic Trigonometry 6.1 Verifying Trigonometric Identities 6.2 Sum and Difference Formulas 6.3 Double-Angle, Power-Reducing, and Half-Angle Formulas Mid-Chapter Check Point 6.4 Product-to-Sum and Sum-to-Product Formulas 6.5 Trigonometric Equations SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 6 TEST CUMULATIVE REVIEW EXERCISES (CHAPTERS 1-6) 7. Additional Topics in Trigonometry 7.1 The Law of Sines 7.2 The Law of Cosines 7.3 Polar Coordinates 7.4 Graphs of Polar Equations Mid-Chapter Check Point 7.5 Complex Numbers in Polar Form; DeMoivre's Theorem 7.6 Vectors 7.7 The Dot Product SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 7 TEST CUMULATIVE REVIEW EXERCISES (CHAPTERS 1-7) 8. Systems of Equations and Inequalities 8.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 8.2 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables 8.3 Partial Fractions 8.4 Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables Mid-Chapter Check Point 8.5 Systems of Inequalities 8.6 Linear Programming SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 8 TEST CUMULATIVE REVIEW EXERCISES (CHAPTERS 1-8) 9. Matrices and Determinants 9.1 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems 9.2 Inconsistent and Dependent Systems and Their Applications 9.3 Matrix Operations and Their Applications Mid-Chapter Check Point 9.4 Multiplicative Inverses of Matrices and Matrix Equations 9.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 9 TEST CUMULATIVE REVIEW EXERCISES (CHAPTERS 1-9) 10. Conic Sections and Analytic Geometry 10.1 The Ellipse 10.2 The Hyperbola 10.3 The Parabola Mid-Chapter Check Point 10.4 Rotation of Axes 10.5 Parametric Equations 10.6 Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 10 TEST CUMULATIVE REVIEW EXERCISES (CHAPTERS 1-10) 11. Sequences, Induction, and Probability 11.1 Sequences and Summation Notation 11.2 Arithmetic Sequences 11.3 Geometric Sequences and Series Mid-Chapter Check Point 11.4 Mathematical Induction 11.5 The Binomial Theorem 11.6 Counting Principles, Permutations, and Combinations 11.7 Probability SUMMARY, REVIEW, AND TEST REVIEW EXERCISES CHAPTER 11 TEST CUMULATIVE REVIEW EXERCISES (CHAPTERS 1-11) Appendix: Where Did That Come From? Selected Proofs Answers to Selected Exercises Subject Index Photo Credits

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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 from 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 Pearson Prentice Hall.

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