College algebra /
John W. Coburn.
- 1st edition
- Boston : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2007.
- xxxi, (various paging) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Contents;
R. A review of basic concepts and skills The language, notation, and numbers of mathematics Algebraic expressions and the properties of real numbers Exponents, polynomials, and operations on polynomials etc.
1. Equations and inequalities Linear equations, formulas and problem solving Linear inequalities in one variable with applications Solving polynomial and other equations etc.
3. Functions and graphs Rectangular coordinates and the graph of a line Relations, functions, and graphs Linear functions and rates of change etc.
3. Operations on functions and analyzing graphs The algebra and composition of functions One to one and inverse functions Toolbox functions and transformations etc.
4. Polynomial and rational functions Polynomial long division and synthetic division The remainder and factor theorems Zeroes of polynomial functions etc.
5. Exponential and logarithmic functions Exponential functions Logarithms and logarithmic functions The exponential function and natural logarithms etc.
6. Systems of equations and inequalities Linear systems in two variables with applications Linear systems in three variables with applications Systems of linear inequalities and linear programming etc.
7. Conic sections and nonlinear systems The circle and the ellipse The hyperbola Nonlinear systems of equations and inequalities etc.
8. Additional topics in algebra Sequences and series Arithmetic sequences Geometric sequences etc.