James Stewart, author of the worldwide, best-selling Calculus texts, along with two of his former Ph.D. students, Lothar Redlin and Saleem Watson, collaborated in writing this text to address a problem they frequently saw in their calculus courses: many students were not prepared to think mathematically but attempted instead to memorize facts and mimic examples. College Algebra was written specifically to help students learn to think mathematically and to develop true problem-solving skills.
A thorough revision featuring an emphasis on conceptual understanding; updated coverage of the use of technology to enhance understanding and the integration of real-world applications throughout the text.
This best selling author team explains concepts simply and clearly, without glossing over difficult points. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are introduced early and reinforced throughout, providing students with a solid foundation in the principles of mathematical thinking. Comprehensive and evenly paced, the book provides complete coverage of the function concept, and integrates a significant amount of graphing calculator material to help students develop insight into mathematical ideas. The authors' attention to detail and clarity, the same as found in James Stewart's market-leading Calculus text, is what makes this text the market leader.
A thorough revision featuring an emphasis on conceptual understanding; updated coverage of the use of technology to enhance understanding and the integration of real-world applications throughout the text.
This carefully crafted guide helps students develop problem-solving skills while reinforcing their understanding with detailed explanations, worked-out examples, lists of key concepts to master, and practice problems. Each section of the main text has a corresponding section in the Study Guide.
This carefully crafted learning resource helps students develop their problem-solving skills while reinforcing their understanding with detailed explanations, worked-out examples, and practice problems. Students will also find listings of key ideas to master. Each section of the main text has a corresponding section in the Study Guide.
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