College algebra

A contemporary approach to college algebra is supported by optional graphics calculator material College Algebra, Second Edition is a comprehensive presentation of the fundamental concepts and techniques of algebra. The book incorporates some improvements from the previous edition to provide a better learning experience. It provides sufficient materials for use in the study of college algebra. It contains chapters that are devoted to various mathematical concepts, such as the real number system, the theory of polynomial equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, and the geometric definition of each conic section. Progress checks, warnings, and features are inserted. Every chapter contains a summary, including terms and symbols with appropriate page references; key ideas for review to stress the concepts; review exercises to provide additional practice; and progress tests to provide self-evaluation and reinforcement. The answers to all Review Exercises and Progress Tests appear in the back of the book. College students will find the book very useful and invaluable. Content: Front Matter, Page iii Dedication, Page iv Copyright, Page iv PREFACE, Pages ix-x ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, Page xi Dedication, Page xiii 1 - THE FOUNDATIONS OF ALGEBRA, Pages 1-60 2 - EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES, Pages 61-111 3 - FUNCTIONS, Pages 113-169 4 - EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS, Pages 171-211 5 - ANALYTIC GEOMETRY: THE CONIC SECTIONS, Pages 213-243 6 - SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES, Pages 245-284 7 - MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS, Pages 285-327 8 - THEORY OF POLYNOMIALS, Pages 329-372 9 - TOPICS IN ALGEBRA, Pages 373-427 TABLES APPENDIX, Pages 429-435 ANSWERS TO ODD-NUMBERED EXERCISES, AND TO REVIEW EXERCISES AND PROGRESS TESTS, Pages A-1-A-40 SOLUTIONS TO SELECTED REVIEW EXERCISES, Pages S-1-S-11 INDEX, Pages I-1-I-6