College Algebra with Trigonometry [Hardcover]

Raymond A. Barnett (Author), Michael R. Ziegler (Author), Karl E. Byleen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 16, 2007 | ISBN-10: 007286740X | ISBN-13: 978-0072867404 | Edition: 8

"College Algebra" series is designed to give students a solid grounding in pre-calculus topics in a user-friendly manner. The series emphasizes computational skills, ideas, and problem solving rather than theory. Explore/Discuss boxes integrated throughout each text encourage students to think critically about mathematical concepts. All worked examples are followed by Matched Problems that reinforce the concepts being taught. New to these editions, Technology Connections illustrate how concepts that were previously explained in an algebraic context may also be solved using a graphing calculator. Students are always shown the underlying algebraic methods first so that they do not become calculator-dependent. In addition, each text in the series contains an abundance of exercises - including numerous calculator-based and reasoning and writing exercises - and a wide variety of real-world applications illustrating how math is useful. "College Algebra with Trigonometry 8/e" employs a right-angle approach and can be used in one- or two-semester College Algebra with Trig or Precalculus courses.

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About the Author

Dave Sobecki is an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics at Miami University in Hamilton, Ohio. He earned a B.A. in math education from Bowling Green State University before continuing on to earn an M.A. and a Ph.D. in mathematics from Bowling Green State University. He has written or coauthored five journal articles, eleven books, and five interactive CD-ROMs. Dave lives in Fairfield, Ohio, with his wife (Cat) and dogs (Macleod and Tessa). --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1056 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 8 edition (February 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007286740X
• ISBN-13: 978-0072867404
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,609,930 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A college student from MCPV, August 10, 2000

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Sarah Sultanali (Praia da Rocha, Portimão Portugal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: College Algebra With Trigonometry (Hardcover)

This book may be expensive but is really helpful, not only in class but also as a reference or as a study guide. The language used in this book is simple and the graphics and images easy to understand. For me trigonometry was always a pain and I got an A in the class, so I decided to write a review for future students.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is an instructor version. Be aware!, September 27, 2011

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This review is from: College Algebra with Trigonometry (Hardcover)

This book is new and in good condition. However, I did not realize that it was an instructor version. It is okay if your student's teacher doesn't care about that and your student would not cheat to look at the answers. The price definitely beats the school bookstore price.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mandatory Package College Algebra with Trigonometry with Smart CD (Windows), September 22, 2006

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Alexia A. Bartlett "Accounting is life!" (Brooklyn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: College Algebra with Trigonometry (Book & CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

This book was confusing. I found descrepancies. It really frustrated me. If you are an online student, good luck with this book. You will definately need tutoring.