Algebra and Trigonometry (3rd Edition) [Hardcover]

Judith A. Beecher (Author), Judith A. Penna (Author), Marvin L. Bittinger (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321466209 | ISBN-13: 978-0321466204 | Publication Date: February 8, 2007 | Edition: 3

These authors have created a book to really help students visualize mathematics for better comprehension. By creating algebraic visual side-by-sides to solve various problems in the examples, the authors show students the relationship of the algebraic solution with the visual, often graphical, solution. In addition, the authors have added a variety of new tools to help students better use the book for maximum effectiveness to not only pass the course, but truly understand the material.

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About the Author

Judy Beecher has an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Indiana University and a graduate degree in mathematics from Purdue University. She has taught at both the high school and college levels with many years of developmental math and precalculus teaching experience at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis. In addition to her career in textbook publishing, she spends time traveling, enjoying her grandchildren, and promoting charity projects for a children's camp.

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Judy Penna received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from Kansas State University and her graduate degree in mathematics from the University of Illinois. Since then, she has taught at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis and at Butler University, and continues to focus on writing quality textbooks for undergraduate mathematics students. In her free time she likes to travel, read, knit and spend time with her children.

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Marvin Bittinger For over thirty-eight years, Professor Marvin L. Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level. Since 1968, he has been employed  at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, and is now professor emeritus of mathematics education. Professor Bittinger has authored over 190 publications on topics ranging from basic mathematics to algebra and trigonometry to applied calculus. He received his BA in mathematics from Manchester College and his PhD in mathematics education from Purdue University. Special honors include Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and his election to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. His hobbies include hiking in Utah, baseball, golf, and bowling. Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at many mathematics conventions, most recently giving a lecture entitled "Baseball and Mathematics." In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and four granddaughters.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1072 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 3 edition (February 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321466209
• ISBN-13: 978-0321466204
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive presentation, December 18, 2007

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D. Harp "Goofus McToofus" (Tweedlebury) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Algebra and Trigonometry (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

This is an impressive presentation of algebra & trig. It has a wealth of well designed visual aids and clear worked examples. Is it worth the list price of $144? No! There are scanty few textbooks that I would deem worthy of such outrageous prices. But, since this one can be obtained used for a reasonable price, I'd give it a thumbs up with no reservations.

BTW - the previous reviewer's one star rating only reflects the publisher's (or Amazon's) failure to provide adequate details of the nature of book. That really has nothing to do with conveying the quality of the textbook's presentation of the material.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great in Many Ways, July 29, 2008

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Ka Be Te "KBT" (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Algebra and Trigonometry (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

As a math tutor, I am familiar with many books. I really like this book because it explains everything I would want the student to know. It illustrates all the common pitfalls very clearly.

***** 5 stars for presentation (layout, typesetting, use of color, organization).

***** 5 stars for content (the authors seem to be very in touch with what explanations work for students both in the short term, and what explanations are best for them in the long term.)

***** 5 stars for the exercises. There are a lot of exercises in each section (usually around 100?). They cover the basics all the way up to what they call the 'sythesis' problems, where the student can challenge themselves to do advanced problems. I really like the synthesis problems because they are do-able and can make the student start to feel confident.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great buy!, May 24, 2011

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William L. Richards "billr" (colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Algebra and Trigonometry (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

This is a very well thought out book, on Algebra 2 and Trig. I tutor several kids through the summer every year....and we will ALL get a LOT of miles out of this book. There are approx. 1000 pages to this hard bound book, AND solutions to the problems are included. I have been tutoring Alg II and Trig, since high school, and I am a retired Engineer. This book is as good as any I've ever used for tutoring.