College Algebra: Graphs and Models, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (September 1, 2020) © 2021

  • Marvin L. Bittinger Indiana University Indianapolis
  • Judith A. Beecher Indiana University Indianapolis
  • David J. Ellenbogen Community College of Vermont
  • Judith A. Penna Indiana University Indianapolis

Paperback + Student Resources

ISBN-13: 9780135837108
Corequisite Resource Notebook for College Algebra: Graphs and Models, MyLab Revision with Corequisite Support
Published 2020

Title overview

Visualize. Interact. Succeed. College Algebra: Graphs and Models helps you “see the math” through its focus on visualization and technology. Its consistent approach of focus on functions, visual emphasis, side-by-side algebraic and graphical solutions, and real-data applications helps you succeed in your math course. The 6th Edition enhances instruction on review topics. Integrated review provides just the help you need, when you need it. The authors also provide tools specifically created for students who may need additional practice, which can be used independently by students or by instructors in the classroom.

Table of contents

  • Preface
  • To the Student
  • Just-in-Time Review

1. Graphs, Functions, and Models

  • 1.1. Introduction to Graphing
  • Visualizing the Graph
  • 1.2. Functions and Graphs
  • 1.3. Linear Functions, Slope, and Applications
  • Visualizing the Graph
  • Mid-Chapter Mixed Review
  • 1.4. Equations of Lines and Modeling
  • 1.5. Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros, and Applications
  • 1.6. Solving Linear Inequalities
  • Summary and Review
  • Review Exercises
  • Chapter Test

2. More on Functions

  • 2.1. Increasing, Decreasing, and Piecewise Functions; Applications
  • 2.2. The Algebra of Functions
  • 2.3. The Composition of Functions
  • Mid-Chapter Mixed Review
  • 2.4. Symmetry
  • 2.5. Transformations
  • Visualizing the Graph
  • 2.6. Variation and Applications
  • Summary and Review
  • Review Exercises
  • Chapter Test

3. Quadratic Functions and Equations; Inequalities

  • 3.1. The Complex Numbers
  • 3.2. Quadratic Equations, Functions, Zeros, and Models
  • 3.3. Analyzing Graphs of Quadratic Functions
  • Visualizing the Graph
  • Mid-Chapter Mixed Review
  • 3.4. Solving Rational Equations and Radical Equations
  • 3.5. Solving Equations and Inequalities with Absolute Value
  • Summary and Review
  • Review Exercises
  • Chapter Test

4. Polynomial Functions and Rational Functions

  • 4.1. Polynomial Functions and Modeling
  • 4.2. Graphing Polynomial Functions
  • Visualizing the Graph
  • 4.3. Polynomial Division; The Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem
  • Mid-Chapter Mixed Review
  • 4.4. Theorems about Zeros of Polynomial Functions
  • 4.5. Rational Functions
  • Visualizing the Graph
  • 4.6. Polynomial Inequalities and Rational Inequalities
  • Study Guide
  • Review Exercises
  • Chapter Test

5. Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions

  • 5.1. Inverse Functions
  • 5.2. Exponential Functions and Graphs
  • 5.3. Logarithmic Functions and Graphs
  • Visualizing the Graph
  • Mid-Chapter Mixed Review
  • 5.4. Properties of Logarithmic Functions
  • 5.5. Solving Exponential Equations and Logarithmic Equations
  • 5.6. Applications and Models: Growth and Decay; Compound Interest 364
  • Study Guide
  • Review Exercises
  • Chapter Test

6. Systems of Equations and Matrices

  • 6.1. Systems of Equations in Two Variables
  • Visualizing the Graph
  • 6.2. Systems of Equations in Three Variables
  • 6.3. Matrices and Systems of Equations
  • 6.4. Matrix Operations
  • Mid-Chapter Mixed Review
  • 6.5. Inverses of Matrices
  • 6.6. Determinants and Cramer's Rule
  • 6.7. Systems of Inequalities and Linear Programming
  • 6.8. Partial Fractions
  • Study Guide
  • Review Exercises
  • Chapter Test

7. Conic Sections

  • 7.1. The Parabola
  • 7.2. The Circle and the Ellipse
  • Mid-Chapter Mixed Review
  • 7.3. The Hyperbola
  • 7.4. Nonlinear Systems of Equations and Inequalities
  • Visualizing the Graph
  • Study Guide
  • Review Exercises
  • Chapter Test

8. Sequences, Series, and Combinatorics

  • 8.1. Sequences and Series
  • 8.2. Arithmetic Sequences and Series
  • 8.3. Geometric Sequences and Series
  • Visualizing the Graph
  • 8.4. Mathematical Induction
  • Mid-Chapter Mixed Review
  • 8.5. Combinatorics: Permutations
  • 8.6. Combinatorics: Combinations
  • 8.7. The Binomial Theorem
  • 8.8. Probability
  • Study Guide
  • Review Exercises
  • Chapter Test

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