Precalculus: Functions and Graphs

by Raymond A. Barnett

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This third edition has a new open format and expanded graphics which enforce concepts. Through an informal, active writing style and the use of numerous pedagogical aids, such as examples with matched problems, annotations, think boxes, chapter summaries and cumulative reviews, the text guides students of varied disciplines to success in college algebra and trigonometry.

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Raymond A. Barnett received his B.A. in mathematical statistics from the University of California at Berkeley and his M.A. in mathematics from the University of Southern California Michael R. Ziegler received his B.S. from Shippensburg State College and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. After completing postdoctoral work at the show more University of Kentucky, he was appointed to the faculty of Marquette University where he currently holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Karl E. Byleen received his B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics from the University of Nebraska. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science of Marquette University show less

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Chapter 1 -- Equations and Inequalities -- One of the important uses of algebra is the solving of equations and inequalities. In this chapter we look at techniques for solving linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities.
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Kane, Kevin T.

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Nonfiction, Science & Nature
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512.1Natural sciences & mathematicsMathematicsAlgebraSystems of algebra
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QA331.3 .B38ScienceMathematicsMathematics
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