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College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences by Lisa Yocco and Ronald Harshbarger (2016, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100134179021
ISBN-139780134179025
eBay Product ID (ePID)219708780
Product Key Features
Number of Pages768 Pages
Publication NameCollege Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPre-Calculus, Algebra / General
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMathematics
AuthorLisa Yocco, Ronald Harshbarger
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight56 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2015-027344
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal512.9
Table Of ContentPreface To the Student 1. Functions, Graphs, and Models; Linear Functions Algebra Toolbox 1-1 Functions and Models 1-2 Graphs of Functions 1-3 Linear Functions 1-4 Equations of Lines Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 1 Skills Check Chapter 1 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 2. Linear Models, Equations, and Inequalities Algebra Toolbox 2-1 Algebraic and Graphical Solution of Linear Equations 2-2 Fitting Lines to Data Points: Modeling Linear Functions 2-3 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 2-4 Solutions of Linear Inequalities Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 2 Skills Check Chapter 2 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 3. Quadratic, Piecewise-Defined, and Power Functions Algebra Toolbox 3-1 Quadratic Functions; Parabolas 3-2 Solving Quadratic Equations 3-3 Piecewise-Defined Functions and Power Functions 3-4 Quadratic and Power Models Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 3 Skills Check Chapter 3 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 4. Additional Topics with Functions Algebra Toolbox 4-1 Transformations of Graphs and Symmetry 4-2 Combining Functions; Composite Functions 4-3 One-to-One and Inverse Functions 4-4 Additional Equations and Inequalities Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 4 Skills Check Chapter 4 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 5. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Algebra Toolbox 5-1 Exponential Functions 5-2 Logarithmic Functions; Properties of Logarithms 5-3 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 5-4 Exponential and Logarithmic Models 5-5 Exponential Functions and Investing 5-6 Annuities; Loan Repayment 5-7 Logistic and Gompertz Functions Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 5 Skills Check Chapter 5 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 6. Higher-Degree Polynomial and Rational Functions Algebra Toolbox 6-1 Higher-Degree Polynomial Functions 6-2 Modeling with Cubic and Quartic Functions 6-3 Solution of Polynomial Equations 6-4 Polynomial Equations Continued; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra 6-5 Rational Functions and Rational Equations 6-6 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 6 Skills Check Chapter 6 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 7. Systems of Equations and Matrices Algebra Toolbox 7-1 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables 7-2 Matrix Solution of Systems of Linear Equations 7-3 Matrix Operations 7-4 Inverse Matrices; Matrix Equations 7-5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule 7-6 Systems of Nonlinear Equations Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 7 Skills Check Chapter 7 Review Group Activities/Extended Applications 8. Special Topics in Algebra 8-1 Systems of Inequalities 8-2 Linear Programming: Graphical Methods 8-3 Sequences and Discrete Functions 8-4 Series 8-5 Preparing for Calculus 8-6 The Binomial Theorem 8-7 Conic Sections: Circles and Parabolas 8-8 Conic Sections: Ellipses and Hyperbolas Summary Key Concepts and Formulas Chapter 8 Skills Check Chapter 8 Review Group Activity/ Extended Applications Appendices A. Basic Graphing Calculator Guide B. Basic Guide to Excel 2010 and Excel 2013 Photo Credits Answers to Selected Exercises Index
SynopsisFor courses in college algebra. Mathematics from Classroom to Career College Algebra in Context, Fifth Edition is ideal for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. The authors use modeling, applications, and real-data problems to develop skills, giving students the practice they need to become adept problem solvers in their future courses and careers. This edition offers new sections on conics and the binomial theorem. Also available with MyMathLab MyMathLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. For this edition, the MyMathLab course has been expanded to include additional problem types and resources, and to support the authors' special emphasis on applications. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLabTM & MasteringTM does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for: 0134397029 / 9780134397023 College Algebra in Context plus MyMathLab Student Access Kit Package consists of: 0134179021 / 9780134179025 College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences 0321431308 / 9780321431301 MyMathLab -- Glue-in Access Card 0321654064 / 9780321654069 MyMathLab Inside Star Sticker, For courses in college algebra. Mathematics from Classroom to Career College Algebra in Context, Fifth Edition is ideal for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. The authors use modeling, applications, and real-data problems to develop skills, giving students the practice they need to become adept problem solvers in their future courses and careers. This edition offers new sections on conics and the binomial theorem. Also available with MyMathLab MyMathLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. For this edition, the MyMathLab course has been expanded to include additional problem types and resources, and to support the authors' special emphasis on applications. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab(TM) & Mastering(TM) does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for: 0134397029 / 9780134397023 College Algebra in Context plus MyMathLab Student Access Kit Package consists of: 0134179021 / 9780134179025 College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences 0321431308 / 9780321431301 MyMathLab -- Glue-in Access Card 0321654064 / 9780321654069 MyMathLab Inside Star Sticker, For courses in college algebra. Mathematics from Classroom to Career College Algebra in Context, Fifth Edition is ideal for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. The authors use modeling, applications, and real-data problems to develop skills, giving students the practice they need to become adept problem solvers in their future courses and careers. This edition offers new sections on conics and the binomial theorem. Also available with MyMathLab MyMathLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. For this edition, the MyMathLab course has been expanded to include additional problem types and resources, and to support the authors' special emphasis on applications. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab(tm) & Mastering(tm) does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for: 0134397029 / 9780134397023 College Algebra in Context plus MyMathLab Student Access Kit Package consists of: 0134179021 / 9780134179025 College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences 0321431308 / 9780321431301 MyMathLab -- Glue-in Access Card 0321654064 / 9780321654069 MyMathLab Inside Star Sticker, For courses in college algebra. Mathematics from Classroom to Career College Algebra in Context, Fifth Edition is ideal for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. The authors use modeling, applications, and real-data problems to develop skills, giving students the practice they need to become adept problem solvers in their future courses and careers. This edition offers new sections on conics and the binomial theorem. Also available with MyMathLab MyMathLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. For this edition, the MyMathLab course has been expanded to include additional problem types and resources, and to support the authors' special emphasis on applications.
LC Classification NumberQA152.3
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