College Algebra
2nd Edition
Published on 16. April 2010
Book
Hardback
832 pages
978-0-321-64031-4 (ISBN)
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Ratti and McWaters have combined years of lecture notes and firsthand experience with students to bring readers a book series that teaches at the same level and in the style as the best math instructors. An extensive array of exercises and learning aids further complements the instruction readers would receive in class and during office hours.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 280 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1851 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-64031-4 (9780321640314)
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J.S.Ratti has been teaching mathematics at all levels for over 35 years. He is currently a full professor of mathematics and director of the "Center for Mathematical Services" at the University of South Florida. Professor Ratti is the author of numerous research papers in analysis, graph theory, and probability. He has won several awards for excellence in undergraduate teaching at University of South Florida and known as the coauthor of a successful finite mathematics textbook.
Marcus McWaters is currently the chair of the Mathematics Department at the University of South Florida, a position he has held for the last *eleven* years. Since receiving his PhD in mathematics from the University of Florida, he has taught all levels of undergraduate and graduate courses, with class sizes ranging from 3 to 250. As chair, he has worked intensively to structure a course delivery system for lower level courses that would improve the low retention rate these courses experience across the country. When not involved with mathematics or administrative activity, he enjoys playing racquetball, spending time with his two daughters, and traveling the world with his wife.
Marcus McWaters is currently the chair of the Mathematics Department at the University of South Florida, a position he has held for the last *eleven* years. Since receiving his PhD in mathematics from the University of Florida, he has taught all levels of undergraduate and graduate courses, with class sizes ranging from 3 to 250. As chair, he has worked intensively to structure a course delivery system for lower level courses that would improve the low retention rate these courses experience across the country. When not involved with mathematics or administrative activity, he enjoys playing racquetball, spending time with his two daughters, and traveling the world with his wife.
Content
P. Basic Concepts of Algebra
P.1 The Real Numbers and Their Properties
P.2 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
P.3 Polynomials
P.4 Factoring Polynomials
P.5 Rational Expressions
P.6 Rational Exponents and Radicals
P.7 Topics in Geometry
Chapter P Summary
Chapter P Review Exercises
Chapter P Practice Test
1. Equations and Inequalities
1.1 Linear Equations in One Variable
1.2 Applications of Linear Equations
1.3 Complex Numbers
1.4 Quadratic Equations
1.5 Solving Other Types of Equations
1.6 Linear Inequalities
1.7 Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
Chapter 1 Summary
Chapter 1 Review Exercises
Chapter 1 Practice Test A
Chapter 1 Practice Test B
2. Graphs and Functions
2.1 The Coordinate Plane
2.2 Graphs of Equations
2.3 Lines
2.4 Relations and Functions
2.5 Properties of Functions
2.6 A Library of Functions
2.7 Transformations of Functions
2.8 Combining Functions; Composite Functions
2.9 Inverse Functions
Chapter 2 Summary
Chapter 2 Review Exercises
Chapter 2 Practice Test A
Chapter 2 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-2
3. Polynomial and Rational Functions
3.1 Quadratic Functions
3.2 Polynomial Functions
3.3 Dividing Polynomials
3.4 The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function
3.5 The Complex Zeros of a Polynomial Function
3.6 Rational Functions
3.7 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
3.8 Variation
Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 3 Review Exercises
Chapter 3 Practice Test A
Chapter 3 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-3
4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
4.1 Exponential Functions
4.2 The Natural Exponential Function
4.3 Logarithmic Functions
4.4 Rules of Logarithms
4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Chapter 4 Summary
Chapter 4 Review Exercises
Chapter 4 Practice Test A
Chapter 4 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-4
5. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
5.2 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
5.3 Systems of Nonlinear Equations
5.4 Systems of Inequalities
5.5 Linear Programming
5.6 Partial-Fraction Decomposition
Chapter 5 Summary
Chapter 5 Review Exercises
Chapter 5 Practice Test A
Chapter 5 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-5
6. Matrices and Determinants
6.1 Matrices and Systems of Equations
6.2 Matrix Algebra
6.3 The Matrix Inverse
6.4 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
Chapter 6 Summary
Chapter 6 Review Exercises
Chapter 6 Practice Test A
Chapter 6 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-6
7. Conic Sections
7.1 Conic Sections: Overview
7.2 The Parabola
7.3 The Ellipse
7.4 The Hyperbola
Chapter 7 Summary
Chapter 7 Review Exercises
Chapter 7 Practice Test A
Chapter 7 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-7
8. Further Topics in Algebra
8.1 Sequences and Series
8.2 Arithmetic Sequences; Partial Sums
8.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
8.4 Mathematical Induction
8.5 The Binomial Theorem
8.6 Counting Principles
8.7 Probability
Chapter 8 Summary
Chapter 8 Review Exercises
Chapter 8 Practice Test A
Chapter 8 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-8
Answers to Selected Exercises
Credits
Index of Applications
Index
P.1 The Real Numbers and Their Properties
P.2 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
P.3 Polynomials
P.4 Factoring Polynomials
P.5 Rational Expressions
P.6 Rational Exponents and Radicals
P.7 Topics in Geometry
Chapter P Summary
Chapter P Review Exercises
Chapter P Practice Test
1. Equations and Inequalities
1.1 Linear Equations in One Variable
1.2 Applications of Linear Equations
1.3 Complex Numbers
1.4 Quadratic Equations
1.5 Solving Other Types of Equations
1.6 Linear Inequalities
1.7 Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
Chapter 1 Summary
Chapter 1 Review Exercises
Chapter 1 Practice Test A
Chapter 1 Practice Test B
2. Graphs and Functions
2.1 The Coordinate Plane
2.2 Graphs of Equations
2.3 Lines
2.4 Relations and Functions
2.5 Properties of Functions
2.6 A Library of Functions
2.7 Transformations of Functions
2.8 Combining Functions; Composite Functions
2.9 Inverse Functions
Chapter 2 Summary
Chapter 2 Review Exercises
Chapter 2 Practice Test A
Chapter 2 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-2
3. Polynomial and Rational Functions
3.1 Quadratic Functions
3.2 Polynomial Functions
3.3 Dividing Polynomials
3.4 The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function
3.5 The Complex Zeros of a Polynomial Function
3.6 Rational Functions
3.7 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
3.8 Variation
Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 3 Review Exercises
Chapter 3 Practice Test A
Chapter 3 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-3
4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
4.1 Exponential Functions
4.2 The Natural Exponential Function
4.3 Logarithmic Functions
4.4 Rules of Logarithms
4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Chapter 4 Summary
Chapter 4 Review Exercises
Chapter 4 Practice Test A
Chapter 4 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-4
5. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
5.2 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
5.3 Systems of Nonlinear Equations
5.4 Systems of Inequalities
5.5 Linear Programming
5.6 Partial-Fraction Decomposition
Chapter 5 Summary
Chapter 5 Review Exercises
Chapter 5 Practice Test A
Chapter 5 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-5
6. Matrices and Determinants
6.1 Matrices and Systems of Equations
6.2 Matrix Algebra
6.3 The Matrix Inverse
6.4 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
Chapter 6 Summary
Chapter 6 Review Exercises
Chapter 6 Practice Test A
Chapter 6 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-6
7. Conic Sections
7.1 Conic Sections: Overview
7.2 The Parabola
7.3 The Ellipse
7.4 The Hyperbola
Chapter 7 Summary
Chapter 7 Review Exercises
Chapter 7 Practice Test A
Chapter 7 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-7
8. Further Topics in Algebra
8.1 Sequences and Series
8.2 Arithmetic Sequences; Partial Sums
8.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
8.4 Mathematical Induction
8.5 The Binomial Theorem
8.6 Counting Principles
8.7 Probability
Chapter 8 Summary
Chapter 8 Review Exercises
Chapter 8 Practice Test A
Chapter 8 Practice Test B
Cumulative Review Chapters P-8
Answers to Selected Exercises
Credits
Index of Applications
Index