TY  - BOOK
AU  - Barnett,Raymond A.
AU  - Ziegler,Michael R.
AU  - Byleen,Karl E.
TI  - College algebra: graphs and models 
SN  - 0072424281 (acidfree paper)
U1  - 512.9 22
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Boston
PB  - McGraw-Hill Higher Education
KW  - Algebra
KW  - Graphic methods
N1  - Contents

CHAPTER 1 FUNCTIONS, GRAPHS, AND MODELS
1-1 Using Graphing Utilities
1-2 Functions
1-3 Functions: Graphs and Properties
1-4 Functions: Graphs and Transformations
1-5 Operations on Functions; Composition
1-6 Inverse Functions
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 1 Group Activity: Mathematical Modeling-Choosing a Long Distance Calling Plan

CHAPTER 2 MODELING WITH LINEAR AND QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS
2-1 Linear Functions
2-2 Linear Equations and Models
2-3 Quadratic Functions
2-4 Complex Numbers
2-5 Quadratic Equations and Models
2-6 Additional Equation Solving Techniques
2-7 Solving Inequalities
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 2 Group Activity: Mathematical Modeling in Population Studies
Cumulative Review Exercise for Chapters 1 and 2

CHAPTER 3 POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL FUNCTIONS
3-1 Polynomial Functions And Models
3-2 Polynomial Division
3-3 Real Zeros and Polynomial Inequalities
3-4 Complex Zeros and Rational Zeros of Polynomials
3-5 Rational Functions and Inequalities
3-6 Variation and Modeling
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 3 Group Activity: Interpolating Polynomials

CHAPTER 4 MODELING WITH EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
4-1 Exponential Functions
4-2 Exponential Models
4-3 Logarithmic Functions
4-4 Logarithmic Models
4-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 4 Group Activity: Comparing Regression Models
Cumulative Review Exercise for Chapters 3 and 4


CHAPTER 5 MODELING WITH 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 Linear Inequalities
5-4 Linear ProgrammingChapter 5 Review
Chapter 5 Group Activity: Modeling with Systems of Equations


CHAPTER 6 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS
6-1 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems
6-2 Matrix Operations
6-3 Inverse of a Square Matrix
6-4 Matrix Equations and Systems of Linear Equations
6-5 Determinants
6-6 Properties of Determinants
6-7 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 6 Group Activity: Using Matrices to Find Cost, Revenue, and Profit
Cumulative Review Exercise for Chapters 5 and 6


CHAPTER 7 SEQUENCES, INDUCTION, PROBABILITY
7-1 Sequences and Series
7-2 Mathematical Induction
7-3 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
7-4 Multiplication Principle, Permutations, and Combinations
7-5 Sample Spaces and Probability
7-6 Binomial Formula
Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 7 Group Activity: Sequences Specified by Recursion Formulas


Chapter 8 ADDITIONAL TOPICS IN ANALYTIC GEOMETRY
8-1 Conic Sections; Parabola
8-2 Ellipse
8-3 Hyperbola
8-4 Systems of Nonlinear Equations
Chapter 8 Review
Chapter 8 Group Activity: Focal Chords
Cumulative Review Exercise for Chapters 7 and 8

Appendix A BASIC ALGEBRA REVIEW 
A-1 Algebra and Real Numbers
 A-2 Exponents 
A-3 Radicals 
A-4 Polynomials: Basic Operations 
A-5 Polynomials: Factoring
 A-6 Rational Expressions: Basic Operations
Appendix A Review 
Appendix A Group Activity: Rational Number Representations
Appendix B REVIEW OF EQUATIONS AND GRAPHING 
B-1 Linear Equations and Inequalities
B-2 Cartesian Coordinate System
B-3 Basic Formulas in Analytic Geometry
Appendix C SPECIAL TOPICS
C-1 Significant Digits
C-2 Partial Fractions
C-3 Descartes' Rule of Signs
C-4 Parametric Equations
Appendix D GEOMETRIC FORMULAS
; Includes indexes
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