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Explorations in College Algebra, 4th Edition

by: Linda Almgren Kime (Univ. of Massachusetts, Boston); Judy Clark (University of Massachusetts-Boston ); Beverly K. Michael (University of Pittsburgh )

Explorations in College Algebra, 4th Edition

by: Linda Almgren Kime (Univ. of Massachusetts, Boston); Judy Clark (University of Massachusetts-Boston ); Beverly K. Michael (University of Pittsburgh )

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Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/01/2007
Publisher: Wiley
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This fourth edition shifts the focus away from mechanical rules, computation, and basic skills to emphasize concepts and modeling. It is written in a way that gets readers to explore how algebra is used in the world around them. The authors include the most varied and compelling set of applications available in the market. Readers will also find a problem-solving approach that motivates them to learn the material.

Making Sense of Data and Functions.
Describing Single Variable Data
Describing Relationships Between Two Variables
An Introduction to Functions
Visualizing Functions
Rates of Change and Linear Functions.
Average Rates of Change
Change in the Average Rate of Change
The Average Rate of Change is a Slope
Putting a Slant on Data
Linear Functions: When Rates of Change are Constant
Visualizing Linear Functions
Finding Graphs and Equations of Linear Functions
Special Cases
Constructing Linear Models for Data
An Extended Exploration: Looking for Links Between Education and Earnings.
When Lines Meet: Linear Systems.
Systems of Linear Equations
Finding Solutions to Systems of Linear Equations
Linear Inequalities: Reading Between the Lines
Systems with Piecewise Linear Functions: Tax Plans
The Laws of Exponents and Logarithms: Measuring the Universe.
The Numbers of Science: Measuring Time and Space
Positive Integer Exponents
Negative Integer Exponents
Converting Units
Fractional Exponents
Orders of Magnitude
Logarithms Base 10
Growth and Decay: An Introduction to Exponential Functions.
Exponential Growth
Linear vs. Exponential Functions
Exponential Decay
Visualizing Exponential Functions
Exponential Functions: A Constant Percent Change
Examples of Exponential Growth and Decay
Semi-log Plots of Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Links: Logarithmic and Exponential Functions.
Using Logarithms to Solve Exponential Equations
Base e and Continuous Compounding
The Natural Logarithm
Logarithmic Functions
Transforming Exponential Functions to Base e
Using Semi-log Plots to Construct Exponential Models for Data
Power Functions.
The Tension Between Surface Are and Volume
Direction Proportionality: Power Functions with Positive Powers
Visualizing Positive Integer Powers
Comparing Power and Exponential Functions
Inverse Proportionality: Power Functions with Negative Integer Powers
Visualizing Negative Integer Power Functions
Using Logarithmic Scales to Find the Best Functional Models
Quadratics, Polynomials, and Beyond.
An Introduction to Quadratic Functions
Finding the Vertex: Transformations of y =x 2
Finding the Horizontal Intercepts
The Average Rates of Change of a Quadratic function
An Introduction to Polynomial Functions
New Functions from Old
An Extended Exploration: The Mathematics of Motion
Tables for Exploration 2.1.
Index
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