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Table of Contents
1. Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities
  • 1.1 Real Numbers and the Rectangular Coordinate System
  • 1.2 Introduction to Relations and Functions
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 1.1 - 1.2)
  • 1.3 Linear Functions
  • 1.4 Equations of Lines and Linear Models
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 1.3 - 1.4)
  • 1.5 Linear Equations and Inequalities
  • Unifying Linear Functions
  • 1.6 Applications of Linear Functions
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 1.5 - 1.6)
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
2. Analysis of Graphs of Functions
  • 2.1 Graphs of Basic Functions and Relations; Symmetry
  • 2.2 Vertical and Horizontal Shifts of Graphs
  • 2.3 Stretching, Shrinking, and Reflecting Graphs
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 2.1 - 2.3)
  • 2.4 Absolute Value Functions
  • Unifying Absolute Value Functions
  • 2.5 Piecewise-Defined Functions
  • 2.6 Operations and Composition
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 2.4 - 2.6)
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
3. Quadratic Functions
  • 3.1 Complex Numbers
  • 3.2 Quadratic Functions and Graphs
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 3.1 - 3.2)
  • 3.3 Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
  • Unifying Quadratic Functions
  • 3.4 Applications of Quadratic Functions and Models
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 3.3 - 3.4)
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
4. Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
  • 4.1 Graphs of Polynomial Functions
  • 4.2 Topics in the Theory of Polynomial Functions (I)
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 4.1 - 4.2)
  • 4.3 Topics in the Theory of Polynomial Functions (II)
  • 4.4 Polynomial Equations, Inequalities, Applications, and Models
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 4.3 - 4.4)
  • Unifying Polynomial Functions
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
5. Rational, Power, and Root Functions
  • 5.1 Rational Functions and Graphs (I)
  • 5.2 Rational Functions and Graphs (II)
  • 5.3 Rational Equations, Inequalities, Models, and Applications
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 5.1 - 5.3)
  • 5.4 Functions Defined by Powers and Roots
  • 5.5 Equations, Inequalities, and Applications Involving Root Functions
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 5.4 - 5.5)
  • Unifying Root Functions
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
6. Inverse, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions
  • 6.1 Inverse Functions
  • 6.2 Exponential Functions
  • Unifying Exponential Functions
  • 6.3 Logarithms and Their Properties
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 6.1 - 6.3)
  • 6.4 Logarithmic Functions
  • 6.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Inequalities
  • Unifying Logarithmic Functions
  • 6.6 Further Applications and Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 6.4 - 6.6)
  • Summary Exercises on Functions: Domains, Defining Equations, and Composition
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
7. Systems and Matrices
  • 7.1 Systems of Equations
  • 7.2 Solution of Linear Systems in Three Variables
  • 7.3 Solution of Linear Systems by Row Transformations
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 7.1 - 7.3)
  • 7.4 Matrix Properties and Operations
  • 7.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
  • 7.6 Solution of Linear Systems by Matrix Inverses
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 7.4 - 7.6)
  • 7.7 Systems of Inequalities and Linear Programming
  • 7.8 Partial Fractions
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 7.7 - 7.8)
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
8. Conic Sections, Nonlinear Systems, and Parametric Equations
  • 8.1 Circles Revisited and Parabolas
  • 8.2 Ellipses and Hyperbolas
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 8.1 - 8.2)
  • 8.3 The Conic Sections and Nonlinear Systems
  • 8.4 Introduction to Parametric Equations
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 8.3 - 8.4)
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
9. Trigonometric Functions and Applications
  • 9.1 Angles, Arcs, and Their Measures
  • 9.2 Trigonometric Functions and Fundamental Identities
  • 9.3 Right Triangles and Evaluating Trigonometric Functions
  • 9.4 Applications of Right Triangles
  • 9.5 The Circular Functions
  • 9.6 Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
  • 9.7 Graphs of the Other Circular Functions
  • 9.8 Harmonic Motion
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
10. Trigonometric Identities and Equations
  • 10.1 Trigonometric Identities
  • 10.2 Sum and Difference Identities
  • 10.3 Further Identities
  • 10.4 The Inverse Circular Functions
  • 10.5 Trigonometric Equations and Inequalities (I)
  • 10.6 Trigonometric Equations and Inequalities (II)
  • Unifying Trigonometric Functions
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
11. Applications of Trigonometry and Vectors
  • 11.1 The Law of Sines
  • 11.2 The Law of Cosines and Area Formulas
  • 11.3 Vectors and Their Applications
  • 11.4 Trigonometric (Polar) Form of Complex Numbers
  • 11.5 Powers and Roots of Complex Numbers
  • 11.6 Polar Equations and Graphs
  • 11.7 More Parametric Equations
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
12. Further Topics in Algebra
  • 12.1 Sequences and Series
  • 12.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
  • 12.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 12.1 - 12.3)
  • 12.4 Counting Theory
  • 12.5 The Binomial Theorem
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 12.4 -12.5)
  • 12.6 Mathematical Induction
  • 12.7 Probability
  • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 12.6 - 12.7)
  • Summary
  • Review Exercises
  • Test
R. Review: Basic Algebraic Concepts
  • R.1 Review of Sets
  • R.2 Review of Exponents and Polynomials
  • R.3 Review of Factoring
  • R.4 Review of Rational Expressions
  • R.5 Review of Negative and Rational Exponents
  • R.6 Review of Radicals
  • Test
Appendices
  • A: Geometry Formulas
  • B: Vectors in Space
  • C: Polar Form of Conic Sections
  • D: Rotation of Axes
Instructor's Answers Answers to Selected Exercises (Note: In the AIE, Instructor's Answers replaces Answers to Selected Exercises.) Index

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      Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
      Publication Date: 09/01/2018
      ISBN13: 9780134696515, 978-0134696515
      ISBN10: 0134696514

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      Table of Contents
      1. Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities
      • 1.1 Real Numbers and the Rectangular Coordinate System
      • 1.2 Introduction to Relations and Functions
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 1.1 - 1.2)
      • 1.3 Linear Functions
      • 1.4 Equations of Lines and Linear Models
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 1.3 - 1.4)
      • 1.5 Linear Equations and Inequalities
      • Unifying Linear Functions
      • 1.6 Applications of Linear Functions
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 1.5 - 1.6)
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      2. Analysis of Graphs of Functions
      • 2.1 Graphs of Basic Functions and Relations; Symmetry
      • 2.2 Vertical and Horizontal Shifts of Graphs
      • 2.3 Stretching, Shrinking, and Reflecting Graphs
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 2.1 - 2.3)
      • 2.4 Absolute Value Functions
      • Unifying Absolute Value Functions
      • 2.5 Piecewise-Defined Functions
      • 2.6 Operations and Composition
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 2.4 - 2.6)
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      3. Quadratic Functions
      • 3.1 Complex Numbers
      • 3.2 Quadratic Functions and Graphs
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 3.1 - 3.2)
      • 3.3 Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
      • Unifying Quadratic Functions
      • 3.4 Applications of Quadratic Functions and Models
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 3.3 - 3.4)
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      4. Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
      • 4.1 Graphs of Polynomial Functions
      • 4.2 Topics in the Theory of Polynomial Functions (I)
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 4.1 - 4.2)
      • 4.3 Topics in the Theory of Polynomial Functions (II)
      • 4.4 Polynomial Equations, Inequalities, Applications, and Models
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 4.3 - 4.4)
      • Unifying Polynomial Functions
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      5. Rational, Power, and Root Functions
      • 5.1 Rational Functions and Graphs (I)
      • 5.2 Rational Functions and Graphs (II)
      • 5.3 Rational Equations, Inequalities, Models, and Applications
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 5.1 - 5.3)
      • 5.4 Functions Defined by Powers and Roots
      • 5.5 Equations, Inequalities, and Applications Involving Root Functions
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 5.4 - 5.5)
      • Unifying Root Functions
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      6. Inverse, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions
      • 6.1 Inverse Functions
      • 6.2 Exponential Functions
      • Unifying Exponential Functions
      • 6.3 Logarithms and Their Properties
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 6.1 - 6.3)
      • 6.4 Logarithmic Functions
      • 6.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Inequalities
      • Unifying Logarithmic Functions
      • 6.6 Further Applications and Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 6.4 - 6.6)
      • Summary Exercises on Functions: Domains, Defining Equations, and Composition
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      7. Systems and Matrices
      • 7.1 Systems of Equations
      • 7.2 Solution of Linear Systems in Three Variables
      • 7.3 Solution of Linear Systems by Row Transformations
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 7.1 - 7.3)
      • 7.4 Matrix Properties and Operations
      • 7.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
      • 7.6 Solution of Linear Systems by Matrix Inverses
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 7.4 - 7.6)
      • 7.7 Systems of Inequalities and Linear Programming
      • 7.8 Partial Fractions
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 7.7 - 7.8)
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      8. Conic Sections, Nonlinear Systems, and Parametric Equations
      • 8.1 Circles Revisited and Parabolas
      • 8.2 Ellipses and Hyperbolas
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 8.1 - 8.2)
      • 8.3 The Conic Sections and Nonlinear Systems
      • 8.4 Introduction to Parametric Equations
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 8.3 - 8.4)
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      9. Trigonometric Functions and Applications
      • 9.1 Angles, Arcs, and Their Measures
      • 9.2 Trigonometric Functions and Fundamental Identities
      • 9.3 Right Triangles and Evaluating Trigonometric Functions
      • 9.4 Applications of Right Triangles
      • 9.5 The Circular Functions
      • 9.6 Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
      • 9.7 Graphs of the Other Circular Functions
      • 9.8 Harmonic Motion
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      10. Trigonometric Identities and Equations
      • 10.1 Trigonometric Identities
      • 10.2 Sum and Difference Identities
      • 10.3 Further Identities
      • 10.4 The Inverse Circular Functions
      • 10.5 Trigonometric Equations and Inequalities (I)
      • 10.6 Trigonometric Equations and Inequalities (II)
      • Unifying Trigonometric Functions
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      11. Applications of Trigonometry and Vectors
      • 11.1 The Law of Sines
      • 11.2 The Law of Cosines and Area Formulas
      • 11.3 Vectors and Their Applications
      • 11.4 Trigonometric (Polar) Form of Complex Numbers
      • 11.5 Powers and Roots of Complex Numbers
      • 11.6 Polar Equations and Graphs
      • 11.7 More Parametric Equations
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      12. Further Topics in Algebra
      • 12.1 Sequences and Series
      • 12.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
      • 12.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 12.1 - 12.3)
      • 12.4 Counting Theory
      • 12.5 The Binomial Theorem
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 12.4 -12.5)
      • 12.6 Mathematical Induction
      • 12.7 Probability
      • Reviewing Basic Concepts (Sections 12.6 - 12.7)
      • Summary
      • Review Exercises
      • Test
      R. Review: Basic Algebraic Concepts
      • R.1 Review of Sets
      • R.2 Review of Exponents and Polynomials
      • R.3 Review of Factoring
      • R.4 Review of Rational Expressions
      • R.5 Review of Negative and Rational Exponents
      • R.6 Review of Radicals
      • Test
      Appendices
      • A: Geometry Formulas
      • B: Vectors in Space
      • C: Polar Form of Conic Sections
      • D: Rotation of Axes
      Instructor's Answers Answers to Selected Exercises (Note: In the AIE, Instructor's Answers replaces Answers to Selected Exercises.) Index

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