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  • College Algebra, 5th Edition
  • Richard N. Aufmann - Palomar College
  • Vernon C. Barker - Palomar College
  • Richard D. Nation - Palomar College
  • ISBN-10: 061838670X  ISBN-13: 9780618386703 
  • 816 Pages  Hardcover 
  • ©2005     Published
  • College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $122.75  
This text provides a supportive environment to help students successfully learn the content of a standard algebra course. By incorporating interactive learning techniques, the Aufmann team helps students to better understand concepts, focus their studying habits, and obtain greater mathematical success.
  • Integrated Review Notes provided next to examples throughout the text help students see the key prerequisite skills used within the example. For added convenience, these example-specific notes direct students to the page(s) where they can practice and review the skills needed to understand the new concept, thus decreasing students' frustration and increasing their success.
  • Prepare for the Next Section Exercises, found at the end of the exercise sets, have been carefully selected to review the prerequisite skills students will need in the next section. Next to each exercise is a reference to a section of the text where students can go to review topics they don't understand. Answers to all of these exercises are provided in the Answer Appendix to help students better understand what they need to do to prepare for the next section.
  • Additional program components that support students with weak skills include,Eduspace tutorial practice, CL MATHSpace Student CD-ROM tutorial practice, SMARTHINKING Live Online Tutoring, and Instructional DVDs and Videos.
Richard N. Aufmann
Richard Aufmann is Professor of Mathematics at Palomar College in California. He is the lead author of two best-selling developmental math series, a best-selling college algebra and trigonometry series, as well as several derivative math texts. The Aufmann name is highly recognized and respected among college mathematics faculty.
Vernon C. Barker
Vernon Barker has retired from Palomar College where he was Professor of Mathematics. He is a co-author on the majority of Aufmann texts, including the best-selling developmental paperback series.
Richard D. Nation
Richard Nation is Professor of Mathematics at Palomar College. He is the co-author of several Aufmann titles.
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1997

Note: Each chapter concludes with a Summary, True/False Exercises, Review Exercises, and a Test. Chapters 1-8 include Cumulative Review Exercises.
P. Preliminary Concepts
Section P.1 The Real Number System
Section P.2 Integer and Rational Number Exponents
Section P.3 Polynomials
Section P.4 Factoring
Section P.5 Rational Expressions
Section P.6 Complex Numbers
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Can You Trust Your Calculator?
1. Equations and Inequalities
Section 1.1 Linear and Absolute Value Equations
Section 1.2 Formulas and Applications
Section 1.3 Quadratic Equations
Section 1.4 Other Types of Equations
Section 1.5 Inequalities
Section 1.6 Variation and Applications
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Use a Graphing Calculator to Solve Equations
2. Functions and Graphs
Section 2.1 A Two-Dimensional Coordinate System and Graphs
Section 2.2 Introduction to Functions
Section 2.3 Linear Functions
Section 2.4 Quadratic Functions
Section 2.5 Properties of Graphs
Section 2.6 The Algebra of Functions
Section 2.7 Modeling Data Using Regression
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Graphing Piecewise Functions with a Graphing Calculator
3. Polynomial and Rational Functions
Section 3.1 The Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem
Section 3.2 Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
Section 3.3 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
Section 3.4 The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Section 3.5 Graphs of Rational Functions and Their Applications
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Finding Zeros of a Polynomial Using Mathematica
4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Section 4.1 Inverse Functions
Section 4.2 Exponential Functions and Their Applications
Section 4.3 Logarithmic Functions and Their Applications
Section 4.4 Logarithms and Logarithmic Scales
Section 4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Section 4.6 Exponential Growth and Decay
Section 4.7 Modeling Data with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Using a Semilog Graph to Model Exponential Decay
5. Topics in Analytic Geometry
Section 5.1 Parabolas
Section 5.2 Ellipses
Section 5.3 Hyperbolas
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Using a Graphing Calculator to Illustrate a Property of Parabolas
6. Systems of Equations
Section 6.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Section 6.2 Systems of Linear Equations in More Than Two Variables
Section 6.3 Nonlinear Systems of Equations
Section 6.4 Partial Fractions
Section 6.5 Inequalities in Two Variables and Systems of Inequalities
Section 6.6 Linear Programming
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Ill-Conditioned Systems of
Equations
7. Matrices
Section 7.1 Gaussian Elimination Method
Section 7.2 The Algebra of Matrices
Section 7.3 The Inverse of a Matrix
Section 7.4 Determinants
Section 7.5 Cramer's Rule
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Stochastic Matrices
8. Sequences, Series, and Probability
Section 8.1 Infinite Sequences and Summation Notation
Section 8.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
Section 8.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
Section 8.4 Mathematical Induction
Section 8.5 The Binomial Theorem
Section 8.6 Permutations and Combinations
Section 8.7 Introduction to Probability
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Mathematical Expectation
Solutions to the Try Exercises
Answers to Selected Exercises
Index

Instructor Supplements

All supplements have been updated in coordination with the Main title.
Please see Main title page for new to this edition information.
Annotated Instructor's Edition(ISBN-10: 0618386718 | ISBN-13: 9780618386710)
Complete Solutions Manual (ISBN-10: 0618386742 | ISBN-13: 9780618386741)
Eduspace Essential Passkey (ISBN-10: 0618752870 | ISBN-13: 9780618752874)
Your Eduspace Essential Student Passkey will be sent to you digitally via your online purchase receipt and also sent via email.Your passkey is needed in order to access an Eduspace Essential course. Individual passkeys must be purchased for each course enrollment.Eduspace is Houghton Mifflin's online learning tool. It may be required by your instructor to complete online homework and assignments. Eduspace also offers powerful tools and text-specific content that will help you get a better grade.Eduspace Essential courses contain:
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HM MATHSpace (ISBN-10: 0618386793 | ISBN-13: 9780618386796)
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HM Testing with ClassPrep (ISBN-10: 0618386785 | ISBN-13: 9780618386789)
Instructor's Resource Manual with Testing (ISBN-10: 0618386734 | ISBN-13: 9780618386734)
Study Guide with Solutions Manual (ISBN-10: 0618386726 | ISBN-13: 9780618386727)
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Student Supplements

All supplements have been updated in coordination with the Main title.
Please see Main title page for new to this edition information.
Eduspace Essential Passkey(ISBN-10: 0618752870 | ISBN-13: 9780618752874)
Your Eduspace Essential Student Passkey will be sent to you digitally via your online purchase receipt and also sent via email.Your passkey is needed in order to access an Eduspace Essential course. Individual passkeys must be purchased for each course enrollment.Eduspace is Houghton Mifflin's online learning tool. It may be required by your instructor to complete online homework and assignments. Eduspace also offers powerful tools and text-specific content that will help you get a better grade.Eduspace Essential courses contain:
List Price = $35.95
|
College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $26.50
HM MATHSpace (ISBN-10: 0618386793 | ISBN-13: 9780618386796)
List Price = $29.95
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College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $21.75
Study Guide with Solutions Manual (ISBN-10: 0618386726 | ISBN-13: 9780618386727)
List Price = $68.95
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College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $51.25
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