Published by Pearson (May 23, 2024) © 2023
Robert BlitzerFor courses in Precalculus.
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P. Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
- P.1 Algebraic Expressions, Mathematical Models, and Real Numbers
- P.2 Exponents and Scientific Notation
- P.3 Radicals and Rational Exponents
- P.4 Polynomials
- P.5 Factoring Polynomials
- P.6 Rational Expressions
- P.7 Equations
- P.8 Modeling with Equations
- P.9 Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter P Test
1. Functions and Graphs
- 1.1 Graphs and Graphing Utilities
- 1.2 Basics of Functions and Their Graphs
- 1.3 More on Functions and Their Graphs
- 1.4 Linear Functions and Slope
- 1.5 More on Slope
- 1.6 Transformations of Functions
- 1.7 Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions
- 1.8 Inverse Functions
- 1.9 Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles
- 1.10 Modeling with Functions
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 1 Test
2. Polynomial and Rational Functions
- 2.1 Complex Numbers
- 2.2 Quadratic Functions
- 2.3 Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs
- 2.4 Dividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor Theorems
- 2.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
- 2.6 Rational Functions and Their Graphs
- 2.7 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
- 2.8 Modeling Using Variation
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 2 Test
- Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters P–2)
3. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- 3.1 Exponential Functions
- 3.2 Logarithmic Functions
- 3.3 Properties of Logarithms
- 3.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
- 3.5 Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 3 Test
- Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters P–3)
4. Trigonometric Functions
- 4.1 Angles and Radian Measure
- 4.2 Trigonometric Functions: The Unit Circle
- 4.3 Right Triangle Trigonometry
- 4.4 Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
- 4.5 Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions
- 4.6 Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions
- 4.7 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- 4.8 Applications of Trigonometric Functions
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 4 Test
- Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters P–4)
5. Analytic Trigonometry
- 5.1 Verifying Trigonometric Identities
- 5.2 Sum and Difference Formulas
- 5.3 Double-Angle, Power-Reducing, and Half-Angle Formulas
- 5.4 Product-to-Sum and Sum-to-Product Formulas
- 5.5 Trigonometric Equations
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 5 Test
- Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters P–5)
6. Additional Topics in Trigonometry
- 6.1 The Law of Sines
- 6.2 The Law of Cosines
- 6.3 Polar Coordinates
- 6.4 Graphs of Polar Equations
- 6.5 Complex Numbers in Polar Form; DeMoivre's Theorem
- 6.6 Vectors
- 6.7 The Dot Product
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 6 Test
- Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters P–6)
7. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
- 7.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
- 7.2 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
- 7.3 Partial Fractions
- 7.4 Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables
- 7.5 Systems of Inequalities
- 7.6 Linear Programming
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 7 Test
- Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters P–7)
8. Matrices and Determinants
- 8.1 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems
- 8.2 Inconsistent and Dependent Systems and Their Applications
- 8.3 Matrix Operations and Their Applications
- 8.4 Multiplicative Inverses of Matrices and Matrix Equations
- 8.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 8 Test
- Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters P–8)
9. Conic Sections and Analytic Geometry
- 9.1 The Ellipse
- 9.2 The Hyperbola
- 9.3 The Parabola
- 9.4 Rotation of Axes
- 9.5 Parametric Equations
- 9.6 Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 9 Test
- Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters P–9)
10. Sequences, Induction, and Probability
- 10.1 Sequences and Summation Notation
- 10.2 Arithmetic Sequences
- 10.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
- 10.4 Mathematical Induction
- 10.5 The Binomial Theorem
- 10.6 Counting Principles, Permutations, and Combinations
- 10.7 Probability
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 10 Test
- Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters P–10)
11. Introduction to Calculus
- 11.1 Finding Limits Using Tables and Graphs
- 11.2 Finding Limits Using Properties of Limits
- 11.3 Limits and Continuity
- 11.4 Introduction to Derivatives
- Summary, Review, and Test
- Review Exercises
- Chapter 11 Test
- Cumulative Review Exercises (Chapters P–11)
- Appendix A: Where Did That Come From? Selected Proofs
- Appendix B: The Transition from Precalculus to Calculus
- Answers to Selected Exercises
- Subject Index
- Credits