College AlgebraUtilizing the pedagogy and writing style of his successful Developmental Math series, Blitzer introduces his College Algebra text. Extensive optional graphing, group work and internet projects are integrated throughout. |
Contents
To the Student xxi | 7 |
The Real Number System 2 | 11 |
Graphs and Graphing Utilities | 28 |
Copyright | |
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Common terms and phrases
absolute value algebraic expression approximately average ax² complex numbers coordinates cost Critical Thinking Problems denominator Describe distance domain of ƒ EXAMPLE feet following is true formula function f(x given equation graph of f(x graph of ƒ graph the function graphing utility horizontal asymptote inequality integer inverse iscover linear maximum meters miles Multiply natural numbers negative nth roots number line obtained one-to-one ordered pairs polynomial equation polynomial function PROBLEM SET quadratic equation quadratic function radical range setting rational expressions rational function Rational Zero Theorem real numbers real zeros represents result Rule of Signs scientific notation Section shown in Figure Simplify slope solution set Solve square root standard form Step Subtract symmetry synthetic division Theorem trinomial units utility to graph variable verify viewing rectangle x-axis x-intercepts x₁ Xmax Xmin Xscl y-axis y₁ Ymax Ymin Yscl