Algebra and trigonometry /
Max A. Sobel and Norbert Lerner
- FIFTH EDITION
- Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey : Prentice-Hall, c1995
- 778 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Fundamentals of Algebra -- Linear and Quadratic Functions with Application -- Polynomial and Rational Functions -- Circles, Additional Curves, and the Algebra of Functions. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions -- Trigonometry -- The Trigonometric Functions -- Additional Applications of Trigonometry -- Linear Systems, Matrices and Determinants -- The Conic Sections -- Permutations, Combinations, Probability.
This text is designed to ease the transition to calculus and directly involves graphing calculators. It features: material supporting topics in precalculus; over 500 display examples that demonstrate and support mathematical developments; and optional graphing calculator sections with exercises.