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College Algebra

by: Robert F. Blitzer

College Algebra

by: Robert F. Blitzer

ISBN 13:
9780133999402
ISBN 10:
0133999408
Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 10/01/1997
Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference
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Summary

Utilizing the pedagogy and writing style of his successful Developmental Math series, Blitzer introduces his College Algebra text. Extensive optional graphing, group work and internet projects are integrated throughout.

Preface

(12)

To the Student

xxi

CHAPTER P Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra

(106)

P.1 The Real Number System

(11)

P.2 Properties of Algebraic Expressions; Exponents

(15)

P.3 Graphs and Graphing Utilities

(14)

P.4 Radicals and Rational Exponents

(13)

P.5 Polynomials

(10)

P.6 Factoring

(13)

P.7 Rational Expressions

(12)

P.8 Complex Numbers

(10)

Chapter Project

100

(1)

Summary

101

(1)

Review Problems

102

(3)

Chapter Test

105

(2)

CHAPTER 1 Equations, Inequalities, and Mathematical Models

107

(104)

1.1 Linear Equations

108

(14)

1.2 Quadratic Equations

122

(14)

1.3 Linear and Quadratic Modeling

136

(23)

1.4 Other Types of Equations

159

(15)

1.5 Linear Inequalities

174

(12)

1.6 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

186

(15)

Chapter Project

201

(1)

Summary

202

(2)

Review Problems

204

(5)

Chapter Test

209

(2)

CHAPTER 2 Functions and Graphs

211

(116)

2.1 Introduction to Functions

212

(11)

2.2 Linear Functions and Slope

223

(19)

2.3 Graphs of Relations and Functions

242

(15)

2.4 Increasing and Decreasing Functions; Extreme Values

257

(12)

2.5 Transformations of Functions

269

(18)

2.6 Combinations of Functions

287

(13)

2.7 Inverse Functions

300

(13)

Chapter Project

313

(1)

Summary

314

(2)

Review Problems

316

(7)

Chapter Test

323

(2)

Cumulative Review Problems (Chapters P-2)

325

(2)

CHAPTER 3 Modeling with Polynomial and Rational Functions

327

(104)

3.1 Quadratic Functions

328

(15)

3.2 Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree and Polynomial Variation

343

(16)

3.3 Zeros of Polynomial Functions

359

(19)

3.4 More on Zeros of Polynomial Functions

378

(14)

3.5 Graphing Rational Functions

392

(17)

3.6 Modeling with Rational Functions and Inverse Variation

409

(11)

Chapter Project

420

(1)

Summary

421

(2)

Review Problems

423

(5)

Chapter Test

428

(1)

Cumulative Review Problems (Chapters P-3)

429

(2)

CHAPTER 4 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

431

(88)

4.1 Exponential Functions

432

(17)

4.2 Logarithmic Functions

449

(17)

4.3 Properties of Logarithmic Functions

466

(11)

4.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

477

(16)

4.5 Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

493

(15)

Chapter Project

508

(1)

Summary

509

(2)

Review Problems

511

(5)

Chapter Test

516

(1)

Cumulative Review Problems (Chapters P-4)

517

(2)

CHAPTER 5 Matrices and Linear Systems

519

(148)

5.1 Solving Linear Systems Using Substitution and Addition

520

(20)

5.2 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems

540

(18)

5.3 Inconsistent and Dependent Systems and Their Applications

558

(9)

5.4 Matrix Operations and Their Applications

567

(20)

5.5 Inverses of Matrices

587

(18)

5.6 Determinants and Cramer's Rule

605

(18)

5.7 Partial Fractions

623

(14)

5.8 Systems of Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming

637

(18)

Chapter Project

655

(2)

Summary

657

(2)

Review Problems

659

(4)

Chapter Test

663

(1)

Cumulative Review Problems (Chapters P-5)

664

(3)

CHAPTER 6 Conic Sections and Nonlinear Systems

667

(90)

6.1 The Ellipse

668

(20)

6.2 The Hyperbola

688

(19)

6.3 The Parabola

707

(19)

6.4 Nonlinear Systems

726

(20)

Chapter Project

746

(2)

Summary

748

(2)

Review Problems

750

(3)

Chapter Test

753

(1)

Cumulative Review Problems (Chapters P-6)

754

(3)

CHAPTER 7 Sequences, Series, and Probability

757

7.1 Sequences and Series

758

(17)

7.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series

775

(10)

7.3 Geometric Sequences and Series

785

(20)

7.4 Mathematical Induction

805

(10)

7.5 The Binomial Theorem

815

(8)

7.6 Counting Principles, Permutations, and Combinations

823

(14)

7.7 An Introduction to Probability

837

(15)

Chapter Project

852

(1)

Summary

853

(1)

Review Problems

854

(5)

Chapter Test

859

APPENDIX Review Problems Covering the Entire Book

Answers to Selected Exercises

AA1

Index

I-1

Index of Applications

Inside front cover

Definitions, Rules, and Formulas

Inside back cover

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