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- Essentials of Precalculus, 1st Edition
- ISBN-10: 0618447024 ISBN-13: 9780618447022
- 672 Pages Hardcover
- ©2006 Published
- College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $158.00
- This text from the author team of Aufmann and Nation offers the same engaging style and support for students as the Aufmann College Algebra series, all in a brief format that covers the entire course in a single semester. Interactive learning techniques incorporated throughout the text help students better understand concepts, focus their study habits, and achieve greater success.In this First Edition, the authors have also integrated many components into the textbook to help students diagnose and remediate weak algebra skills. Prerequisite review in the textbook and supporting materials allows students to fill in gaps in their mathematical knowledge, and keeps instructors from having to spend time on review. Extra support also comes from the Aufmann Interactive Method, featuring Try Exercises that allow students to practice math as it is presented and to more easily study for tests.
- Prepare for the Next Section Exercises appear at the end of exercises and are specifically written to review prerequisite skills the student will need in the next section. Answers at the end of the text and a reference section help students review if they get a wrong answer.
- Review Notes cover prerequisite skills to help students without the necessary knowledge to understand important concepts. These example-specific notes direct students to the appropriate pages where they can practice and review the skill, thus decreasing frustration and increasing success.
- Interactive Reading Support Questions engage students in learning mathematics and encourage them to think critically.
- Visualize the Solution graphics are often paired with Algebraic Solutions to assist visual learners in understanding concepts.
- A Focus on Problem Solving feature at the beginning of each chapter review demonstrates various strategies used by successful problem solvers.
- Eduspace Houghton Mifflin's online learning tool, powered by Blackboard, is a customizable, powerful and interactive platform that provides instructors with text-specific online courses and content.
- 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.
- Richard D. Nation
- Richard Nation is Professor of Mathematics at Palomar College. He is the co-author of several Aufmann titles.
Note: Each chapter includes a Summary, True/False Exercises, Review Exercises, and a Test. Chapters 2-6 include Cumulative Review Exercises.
1. Functions and Graphs
1.1 Equations and Inequalities
1.2 A Two-Dimensional Coordinate System and Graphs
1.3 Introduction to Functions
1.4 Linear Functions
1.5 Quadratic Functions
1.6 Properties of Graphs
1.7 The Algebra of Functions
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Graphing Piecewise Functions with a Graphing Calculator
2. Polynomial and Rational Functions
2.1 Complex Numbers
2.2 The Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem
2.3 Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
2.4 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
2.5 The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
2.6 Graphs of Rational Functions and Their Applications
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Finding Zeros of a Polynomial Using Mathematica
3. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
3.1 Inverse Functions
3.2 Exponential Functions and Their Applications
3.3 Logarithmic Functions and Their Applications
3.4 Logarithms and Logarithmic Scales
3.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
3.6 Exponential Growth and Decay
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Using a Semilog Graph to Model Exponential Decay
4. Trigonometric Functions
4.1 Angles and Arcs
4.2 Trigonometric Functions of Real Numbers
4.3 Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
4.4 Graphs of the Other Trigonometric Functions
4.5 Graphing Techniques
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Sinusoidal Families
5. Applications of Trigonometry and Trigonometric Identities
5.1 Trigonometric Functions of Angles
5.2 Verification of Trigonometric Identities
5.3 More on Trigonometric Identities
5.4 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
5.5 Trigonometric Equations
5.6 The Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines
5.7 Vectors
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Approximate an Inverse Trigonometric Function with Polynomials
6. Additional Topics in Mathematics
6.1 Conic Sections
6.2 Polar Coordinates
6.3 Parametric Equations
6.4 Sequences, Series, and Summation Notation
6.5 The Binomial Theorem
Exploring Concepts with Technology: Using a Graphing Calculator to Find the nth Roots of z
Algebra Review Appendix
Integer and Rational Number Exponents
Polynomials
Factoring
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: 0618447032 | ISBN-13: 9780618447039)
- Includes:
- DVD (ISBN-10: 0618447083 | ISBN-13: 9780618447084)
- This completely new video series is available in DVD format for student purchase. The series provides comprehensive coverage corresponding to the text by section, with additional explanations of concepts, sample problems and applications, and computer-generated animations to help students review essential topics.
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- 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 Testing with ClassPrep (ISBN-10: 0618447105 | ISBN-13: 9780618447107)
- Includes both HM ClassPrep and HM Testing. This CD allows an instructor to access both lecture aids and testing software in one place.
- Instructional Videos (ISBN-10: 0618447075 | ISBN-13: 9780618447077)
- The series provides comprehensive coverage corresponding to the text by section, with additional explanations of concepts, sample problems and applications, and computer-generated animations to help students review essential topics.
- Online Instructor's Resource Manual with Testing (ISBN-10: 0618502564 | ISBN-13: 9780618502561)
- Includes ready-to-use printed Chapter Tests as well as a printout of one example of each of the algorithmic test items in HM Testing.
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- Study Guide with Solutions Manual (ISBN-10: 0618447040 | ISBN-13: 9780618447046)
- Contains complete solutions to all odd-numbered problems in the text, as well as study tips and a practice test for each chapter.
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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.
- DVD (ISBN-10: 0618447083 | ISBN-13: 9780618447084)
- This completely new video series is available in DVD format for student purchase. The series provides comprehensive coverage corresponding to the text by section, with additional explanations of concepts, sample problems and applications, and computer-generated animations to help students review essential topics.
- List Price = $75.95
- |
- College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $55.75
- 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
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- College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $26.50
- Eduspace on Blackboard® (ISBN-10: 061850088X | ISBN-13: 9780618500888)
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- College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $.00
- Study Guide with Solutions Manual (ISBN-10: 0618447040 | ISBN-13: 9780618447046)
- Contains complete solutions to all odd-numbered problems in the text, as well as study tips and a practice test for each chapter.
- List Price = $75.95
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- College Bookstore Wholesale Price = $56.50
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