Algebra and Trigonometry: A Graphing Approach (4th Edition) [Hardcover]

Ron Larson (Author), Robert P. Hostetler (Author), Bruce H. Edwards (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0618394559 | ISBN-13: 978-0618394555 | Publication Date: January 16, 2004 | Edition: 004

As part of the market-leading Graphing Approach series by Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards, Algebra and Trigonometry: A Graphing Approach, 4/e, provides both students and instructors with a sound mathematics course in an approachable, understandable format. The quality and quantity of the exercises, combined with interesting applications, cutting-edge design, and innovative resources, make teaching easier and help students succeed in mathematics. This edition, intended for algebra and trigonometry courses that require the use of a graphing calculator, includes a moderate review of algebra to help students entering the course with weak algebra skills.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1072 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 004 edition (January 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618394559
• ISBN-13: 978-0618394555
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #814,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For A Math Book, Pretty Good, February 2, 2011

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This review is from: Algebra and Trigonometry, 8th Edition (Hardcover)

First off, it came sooner than I expected, even with the supposedly slower free shipping I was expecting 10 days, but it turned out more like 5-7 days. That was great! Just in time for class!

As far as the book itself goes, it's the one my teacher told me to get, so I didn't really have any options. And well, math...haha, it isn't really my slice of cake, to completely misuse a cliche. But ignoring all this, it has fairly detailed, easy to understand directions on each of the concepts. The book usually gives example problems and works you through them instead of writing out the concepts, which is sometimes good, and sometimes a pain in the butt. Sometimes if I'm feeling extra daring (not very often...) I move faster than we do in class, and I'm still able to pick up concepts. And I'm an English major, not a math one, so I'm only so-so at math. That's good, right?

As for what's inside this beast, there's around 11 chapters with about 7 sections in each, and plenty of practice problems (the odd numbered problems have answers in the back, and the even ones don't, so your teacher will obviously assign the even ones :). The insides of the covers have random diagrams with official sounding titles like ''Graphs of Parent Functions,'' and ''Formulas for Geometry,'' and some random Algebra stuff like special factors and a conversion table...that's pretty handy, I suppose. I haven't used it yet, but I'm sure some might find it invaluable.

Be aware, my teacher wanted us to get some sort of online access code, and the amazon version doesn't come with it...just a warning. That was one of the reasons I'd dock it a few stars.

All in all, I'd give the book a 3.5, but there aren't any half stars, so I rounded up...Why 3.5? 1. It didn't have the online access code I needed (it didn't say it would have it, I just automatically assumed it would) 2. Sometimes the explanations aren't sufficient enough. But...It came fairly fast, and it was in good condition, and for a math book it's pretty good, actually. So 3.5, take it or leave it.

3 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It is really simple and easy to understaand, October 6, 1999

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This review is from: Algebra and Trigonometry (Hardcover)

A lot of nice problems for the students to understand without the help of an instructor.