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College Algebra : Graphing, Data and Analysis

by: Sullivan, Michael; Sullivan, Michael

College Algebra : Graphing, Data and Analysis

by: Sullivan, Michael; Sullivan, Michael

ISBN 13:
9780131007789
ISBN 10:
0131007785
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/01/2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Summary

For courses in College Algebra, Algebra & Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Trigonometry which require student use of a graphing calculator. The Sullivans have created the hallmark pedagogy in this series to assist instructors in attaining their course goals.

Preface to the Instructor

Preface to the Student

xvi

Photo and Illustration Credits

xvii

List of Applications

xxvii

Review

(70)

Classification of Numbers

(10)

Algebra Review

(12)

Geometry Review

(5)

Polynomials

(8)

Polynomial Division; Synthetic Division

(7)

Factoring Polynomials

(9)

Rational Expressions

(11)

nth Roots; Rational Exponents

(7)

Equations, Inequalities, and Functions

(88)

Solving Equations and Inequalities in One Variable Algebraically

(14)

Rectangular Coordinates; Graphing Utilities

(9)

Introduction to Graphing Equations

(8)

Symmetry; Graphing Key Equations; Circles

103

(13)

Solving Equations and Inequalities in One Variable Using a Graphing Utility

116

(5)

Introduction to Functions

121

(13)

The Graph of a Function

134

(8)

Properties of Functions

142

(17)

Chapter Review

152

(5)

Chapter Projects

157

(2)

Linear Functions and Models

159

(54)

Properties of Linear Functions

160

(13)

Equations of Lines; Building Linear Functions

173

(13)

Setting Up Linear Equations; Applications

186

(13)

Building Linear Functions from Data

199

(14)

Chapter Review

207

(4)

Chapter Projects

211

(1)

Cumulative Review

212

(1)

Quadratic Functions and Models

213

(54)

Quadratic Equations

214

(13)

The Graph of a Quadratic Function

227

(13)

Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions

240

(5)

Quadratic Models: Building Quadratic Functions

245

(7)

Complex Numbers; Quadratic Equations with a Negative Discriminant

252

(15)

Chapter Review

261

(3)

Chapter Projects

264

(1)

Cumulative Review

265

(2)

Additional Functions and Models

267

(46)

Radical Equations; Absolute Value Equations; Absolute Value Inequalities

268

(9)

Library of Functions; Piecewise-defined Functions

277

(11)

Graphing Techniques: Transformations

288

(13)

Models Involving the Square Root Function and Piecewise-defined Functions

301

(12)

Chapter Review

308

(2)

Chapter Projects

310

(1)

Cumulative Review

311

(2)

Polynomial and Rational Functions

313

(80)

Power Functions and Models

314

(6)

Polynomial Functions and Models

320

(15)

Rational Functions I

335

(12)

Rational Functions II: Analyzing Graphs

347

(13)

Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

360

(6)

The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function

366

(14)

Complex Zeros; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

380

(13)

Chapter Review

386

(4)

Chapter Projects

390

(2)

Cumulative Review

392

(1)

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

393

(106)

Composite Functions

394

(7)

Inverse Functions

401

(14)

Exponential Functions

415

(16)

Logarithmic Functions

431

(12)

Properties of Logarithms

443

(9)

Logarithmic and Exponential Equations

452

(5)

Compound Interest

457

(10)

Exponential Growth and Decay

467

(8)

Logistic Growth and Decay

475

(6)

Fitting Data to Exponential, Logarithmic, and Logistic Functions

481

(18)

Chapter Review

489

(7)

Chapter Projects

496

(1)

Cumulative Review

497

(2)

Analytic Geometry

499

(46)

Conics

500

(1)

The Parabola

501

(11)

The Ellipse

512

(13)

The Hyperbola

525

(20)

Chapter Review

540

(2)

Chapter Projects

542

(1)

Cumulative Review

543

(2)

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

545

(106)

Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution and Elimination

546

(15)

Systems of Linear Equations: Matrices

561

(17)

Systems of Linear Equations: Determinants

578

(12)

Matrix Algebra

590

(18)

Partial Fraction Decomposition

608

(7)

Systems of Nonlinear Equations

615

(12)

Systems of Inequalities

627

(9)

Linear Programming

636

(15)

Chapter Review

644

(5)

Chapter Projects

649

(1)

Cumulative Review

650

(1)

Sequences; Induction; The Binomial Theorem

651

(50)

Sequences

652

(15)

Arithmetic Sequences

667

(6)

Geometric Sequences; Geometric Series

673

(10)

Mathematical Induction

683

(4)

The Binomial Theorem

687

(14)

Chapter Review

695

(3)

Chapter Projects

698

(2)

Cumulative Review

700

(1)

Counting and Probability

701

Sets and Counting

702

(6)

Permutations and Combinations

708

(11)

Probability of Equally Likely Outcomes

719

(14)

Obtaining Probabilities from Data

733

Chapter Review

739

(4)

Chapter Projects

743

(1)

Cumulative Review

744

Answers

(1)

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