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PublisherCengage Learning

ISBN-100618643443

ISBN-139780618643448

eBay Product ID (ePID)52878987

Product Key Features

Number of Pages1056 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePrecalculus

Publication Year2006

SubjectGeneral, Algebra / Elementary

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMathematics

AuthorRobert P. Hostetler, Ron Larson

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight70.5 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8.2 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number7

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal512

Table Of ContentContents Note: Each chapter concludes with a Chapter Summary, Review Exercises, a Chapter Test, Proofs in Mathematics, and P.S. Problem Solving. 1. Functions and Their Graphs 1.1 Rectangular Coordinates 1.2 Graphs of Equations 1.3 Linear Equations in Two Variables 1.4 Functions 1.5 Analyzing Graphs of Functions 1.6 A Library of Parent Functions 1.7 Transformations of Functions 1.8 Combinations of Functions: Composite Functions 1.9 Inverse Functions 1.10 Mathematical Modeling and Variation 2. Polynomial and Rational Functions 2.1 Quadratic Functions and Models 2.2 Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree 2.3 Polynomial and Synthetic Division 2.4 Complex Numbers 2.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions 2.6 Rational Functions 2.7 Nonlinear Inequalities 3. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 3.1 Exponential Functions and Their Graphs 3.2 Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs 3.3 Properties of Logarithms 3.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 3.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Models Cumulative Test: Chapters 1–3 4. Trigonometry 4.1 Radian and Degree Measure 4.2 Trigonometric Functions: The Unit Circle 4.3 Right Triangle Trigonometry 4.4 Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle 4.5 Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions 4.6 Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions 4.7 Inverse Trigonometric Functions 4.8 Applications and Models 5. Analytic Trigonometry 5.1 Using Fundamental Identities 5.2 Verifying Trigonometric Identities 5.3 Solving Trigonometric Equations 5.4 Sum and Difference Formulas 5.5 Multiple-Angle and Product-to-Sum Formulas 6. Additional Topics in Trigonometery 6.1 Law of Sines 6.2 Law of Cosines 6.3 Vectors in the Plane 6.4 Vectors and Dot Products 6.5 Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number Cumulative Test: Chapters 4–6 7. Systems of Equations and Inequalities 7.1 Linear and Nonlinear Systems of Equations 7.2 Two-Variable Linear Systems 7.3 Multivariable Linear Systems 7.4 Partial Fractions 7.5 Systems of Inequalities 7.6 Linear Programming 8. Matrices and Determinants 8.1 Matrices and Systems of Equations 8.2 Operations with Matrices 8.3 The Inverse of a Square Matrix 8.4 The Determinant of a Square Matrix 8.5 Applications of Matrices and Determinants 9. Sequences, Series, and Probability 9.1 Sequences and Series 9.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Partial Sums 9.3 Geometric Sequences and Series 9.4 Mathematical Induction 9.5 The Binomial Theorem 9.6 Counting Principles 9.7 Probability Cumulative Test: Chapters 7–9 10. Topics in Analytic Geometry 10.1 Lines 10.2 Introduction to Conics: Parabolas 10.3 Ellipses 10.4 Hyperbolas 10.5 Rotation of Conics 10.6 Parametric Equations 10.7 Polar Coordinates 10.8 Graphs of Polar Equations 10.9 Polar Equations of Conics 11. Analytic Geometry in Three Dimensions 11.1 The Three-Dimensional Coordinate System 11.2 Vectors in Space 11.3 The Cross Product of Two Vectors 11.4 Lines and Planes in Space 12. Limits and an Introduction to Calculus 12.1 Introduction to Limits 12.2 Techniques for Evaluating Limits 12.3 The Tangent Line Problem 12.4 Limits at Infinity and Limits of Sequences 12.5 The Area Problem Cumulative Test: Chapters 10–12 Appendix A. Review of Fundamental Concepts of Algebra A.1 Real Numbers and Their Properties A.2 Exponents and Radicals A.3 Polynomials and Factoring A.4 Rational Expressions A.5 Solving Equations A.6 Linear Inequalities in One Variable A.7 Errors and the Algebra of Calculus Appendix B. Concepts in Statistics (web) B.1 Representing Data B.2 Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion B.3 Least Squares Regression

SynopsisThis market-leading text continues to provide both students and instructors with sound, consistently structured explanations of the mathematical concepts. Designed for a one- or two-term course that prepares students to study calculus, the new Seventh Edition retains the features that have made Precalculus a complete solution for both students and instructors: interesting applications, cutting-edge design, and innovative technology combined with an abundance of carefully written exercises.

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