Algebra and Trigonometry

Algebra &Trigonometry provides a comprehensive exploration of algebraic principles and meets scope and sequence requirements for a typical introductory algebra and trigonometry course. The modular approach and the richness of content ensures that the book meets the needs of a variety of courses. Algebra and Trigonometry offers a wealth of examples with detailed, conceptual explanations, building a strong foundation in the material before asking students to apply what they’ve learned.

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1. Prerequisites

1.1. Real numbers: algebra essentials

1.2. Exponents and scientific notation

1.3. Radicals and rational exponents

1.4. Polynomials

1.5. Factoring polynomials

1.6. Rational expressions

2. Equations and inequalities

2.1. The rectangular coordinate systems and graphs

2.2. Linear equations in one variable

2.3. Models and applications

2.4. Complex numbers

2.5. Quadratic equations

2.6. Other types of equations

2.7. Linear inequalities and absolute value inequalities

3. Functions

3.1. Functions and function notation

3.2. Domain and range

3.3. Rates of change and behavior of graphs

3.4. Composition of functions

3.5. Transformation of functions

3.6. Absolute value functions

3.7. Inverse functions

4. Linear functions

4.1. Modeling with linear functions

4.2. Fitting linear models to data

5. Polynomial and rational functions

5.1. Quadratic functions

5.2. Power functions and polynomial functions

5.3. Graphs of polynomial functions

5.4. Dividing polynomials

5.5. Zeros of polynomial functions

5.6. Rational functions

5.7. Inverses and radical functions

5.8. Modeling using variation

6. Exponential and logarithmic functions

6.1. Exponential functions

6.2. Graphs of exponential functions

6.3. Logarithmic functions

6.4. Graphs of logarithmic functions

6.5. Logarithmic properties

6.6. Exponential and logarithmic equations

6.7. Exponential and logarithmic models

6.8. Fitting exponential models to data

7. The unit circle: sine and cosine functions

7.1. Angles

7.2. Right triangle trigonometry

7.3. Unit circle

7.4. The other trigonometric functions

8. Periodic functions

8.1. Graphs of the sine and cosine functions

8.2. Graphs of the other trigonometric functions

8.3. Inverse trigonometric functions

9. Trigonometric identities and equations

9.1. Solving trigonometric equations with identities

9.2. Sum and difference identities

9.3. Double-angle, half-angle, and reduction formulas

9.4. Sum-to-product and product-to-sum formulas

10. Further applications of trigonometry

10.1. Non-right triangles: law of sines

10.2. Non-right triangles: law of cosines

10.3. Polar coordinates

10.4. Polar coordinates: graphs

10.5. Polar form of complex numbers

10.6. Parametric equations

10.7. Parametric equations: graphs

10.8. Vectors

11. Systems of equations and inequalities

11.1. Systems of linear equations: two variables

11.2. Systems of linear equations: three variables

11.3. Systems of nonlinear equations and inequalities: two variables

11.4. Partial fractions

11.5. Matrices and matrix operations

11.6. Solving systems with gaussian elimination

11.7. Solving systems with inverses

11.8. Solving systems with cramer's rule

12. Analytic geometry

12.1. The ellipse

12.2. The hyperbola

12.3. The parabola

12.4. Rotation of axes

12.5. Conic sections in polar coordinates

13. Sequences, probability, and counting theory

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✔Key Terms, Equations & Concepts

✔Review Exercises

✔Practice Test