A graphical approach to precalculus with limits. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Hornsby, Lial, Rockswold.
• Authors: Hornsby, John, 1949-; Lial, Margaret L; Rockswold, Gary K
• Contents: Chapter 1 Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities 1.1 Real Numbers and the Rectangular Coordinate System 1.2 Introduction to Relations and Functions Reviewing Basic Concepts 1.3 Linear Functions 1.4 Equations of Lines and Linear Models Reviewing Basic Concepts 1.5 Linear Equations and Inequalities 1.6 Applications of Linear Functions Reviewing Basic Concepts Summary Review Exercises Test Chapter 2 Analysis of Graphs of Functions 2.1 Graphs of Basic Functions and Relations; Symmetry 2.2 Vertical and Horizontal Shifts of Graphs 2.3 Stretching, Shrinking, and Reflecting Graphs Reviewing Basic Concepts 2.4 Absolute Value Functions 2.5 Piecewise-Defined Functions 2.6 Operations and Composition Reviewing Basic Concepts Summary Review Exercises Test Chapter 3 Polynomial Functions 3.1 Complex Numbers 3.2 Quadratic Functions and Graphs 3.3 Quadratic Equations and Inequalities Reviewing Basic Concepts 3.4 Further Applications of Quadratic Functions and Models 3.5 Higher-Degree Polynomial Functions and Graphs Reviewing Basic Concepts 3.6 Topics in the Theory of Polynomial Functions (I) 3.7 Topics in the Theory of Polynomial Functions (II) 3.8 Polynomial Equations and Inequalities; Further Applications and Models Reviewing Basic Concepts Summary Review Exercises Test Chapter 4 Rational, Power, and Root Functions 4.1 Rational Functions and Graphs 4.2 More on Rational Functions and Graphs 4.3 Rational Equations, Inequalities, Models, and Applications Reviewing Basic Concepts 4.4 Functions Defined by Powers and Roots 4.5 Equations, Inequalities, and Applications Involving Root Functions Reviewing Basic Concepts Summary Review Exercises Test Chapter 5 Inverse, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions 5.1 Inverse Functions 5.2 Exponential Functions 5.3 Logarithms and Their Properties Reviewing Basic Concepts 5.4 Logarithmic Functions 5.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Inequalities Reviewing Basic Concepts 5.6 Further Applications and Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Summary Review Exercises Test Chapter 6 Analytic Geometry 6.1 Circles and Parabolas 6.2 Ellipses and Hyperbolas Reviewing Basic Concepts 6.3 Summary of Conic Sections 6.4 Parametric Equations Reviewing Basic Concepts Summary Review Exercises Test Chapter 7 Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Matrices 7.1 Systems of Equations 7.2 Solution of Linear Systems in Three Variables 7.3 Solution of Linear Systems by Row Transformations Reviewing Basic Concepts 7.4 Matrix Properties and Operations 7.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule 7.6 Solution of Linear Systems by Matrix Inverses Reviewing Basic Concepts 7.7 Systems of Inequalities and Linear Programming 7.8 Partial Fractions Reviewing Basic Concepts Summary Review Exercises Test Chapter 8 The Unit Circle and the Functions of Trigonometry 8.1 A.
• Edition: Fifth edition, Pearson new international edition
• Publisher Details: Harlow, United Kingdom : Pearson
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (940 pages)
• Subjects: 512.1; Precalculus -- Textbooks; Precalculus -- Problems, exercises, etc; Functions; Précalcul -- Problèmes et exercices; Fonctions (Mathématiques); functions (mathematics); Functions; Precalculus; Problems and exercises; Textbooks
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781292053653; 1292053658
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