Synopses & Reviews
Three components contribute to a theme sustained throughout the Coburn Series: that of laying a firm foundation, building a solid framework, and providing strong connections. Not only does Coburn present a sound problem-solving process to teach students to recognize a problem, organize a procedure, and formulate a solution, the text encourages students to see beyond procedures in an effort to gain a greater understanding of the big ideas behind mathematical concepts.
Written in a readable, yet mathematically mature manner appropriate for college algebra level students, Coburns Algebra and Trigonometry uses narrative, extensive examples, and a range of exercises to connect seemingly disparate mathematical topics into a cohesive whole. Coburns hallmark applications are born out of the authors extensive experiences in and outside the classroom, and appeal to the vast diversity of students and teaching methods in this course area.
Benefiting from the feedback of hundreds of instructors and students across the country, Algebra and Trigonometry second edition, continues to emphasize connections in order to improve the level of student engagement in mathematics and increase their chances of success in college algebra.
Synopsis
Written in a readable, yet mathematically mature manner appropriate for college algebra level students, Coburn's "Algebra & Trigonometry" uses narrative, extensive examples, and a range of exercises to connect seemingly disparate mathematical topics into a cohesive whole.
Table of Contents
Chapter R: A Review of Basic Concepts and Skills R-1 The Language, Notation, and Numbers of Mathematics R-2 Algebraic Expressions and the Properties of Real Numbers R-3 Exponents, Scientific Notation, and a Review of Polynomials R-4 Factoring Polynomials R-5 Rational Expressions R-6 Radicals and Rational Exponents Chapter 1: Equations and Inequalities
1-1 Linear Equations, Formulas, and Problem Solving 1-2 Linear Inequalities in One Variable 1-3 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities 1-4 Complex Numbers 1-5 Solving Quadratic Equations 1-6 Solving Other Types of Equations Chapter 2: Relations, Functions and Graphs
2-1 Rectangular Coordinates; Graphing Circles and Relations 2-2 Graphs of Linear Equations 2-3 Linear Equations and Rates of Change 2-4 Functions, Notation, and Graphs of Functions 2-5 Analyzing the Graph of a Function 2-6 Toolbox Functions and Transformations 2-7 Piecewise-Defined Functions 2-8 The Algebra and Composition of Functions Chapter 3: Polynomial and Rational Functions
3-1 Quadratic Functions and Applications 3-2 Synthetic Division; The Remainder and Factor Theorems 3-3 The Zeroes of Polynomial Functions 3-4 Graphing Polynomial Functions 3-5 Graphing Rational Functions 3-6 Additional Insights into Rational Functions 3-7 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities 3-8 Variation: Function Models in Action Chapter 4: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
4-1 One-to-One and Inverse Functions 4-2 Exponential Functions 4-3 Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions 4-4 Properties of Logarithms; Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 4-5 Applications from Business, Finance, and Science Chapter 5: Introduction to Trigonometric Functions
5-1 Angle Measure, Special Triangles, and Special Angles 5-2 The Trigonometry of Right Triangles 5-3 Trigonometry and the Coordinate Plane 5-4 Unit Circles and the Trigonometric of Real Numbers 5-5 Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions; Cosecant and Secant Functions 5-6 Graphs of Tangent and Cotangent Functions 5-7 Transformations and Applications of Trigonometric Graphs Chapter 6: Trigonometric Identities, Inverses, and Equations
6-1 Fundamental Identities and Families of Identities 6-2 Constructing and Verifying Identities 6-3 The Sum and Difference Identities 6-4 Double Angle, Half Angle and Product-to-Sum Identities 6-5 The Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Their Applications 6-6 Solving Basic Trigonometric Equations 6-7 General Trigonometric Equations and Applications Chapter 7: Applications of Trigonometry
7-1 Oblique Triangles and the Law of Sines 7-2 The Law of Cosines; Area of a Triangle 7-3 Vectors and Vector Diagrams 7-4 Vector Applications and the Dot Product 7-5 Complex Numbers in Trigonometric Form 7-6 Demoivres Theorem and the Theorem on nth Roots Chapter 8: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
8-1 Linear Systems in Two Variables with Applications 8-2 Linear Systems in Three Variables with Applications 8-3 Nonlinear Systems of Equations and Inequalities 8-4 Systems of Inequalities and Linear Programming Chapter 9: Matrices and Matrix Applications
9-1 Solving Systems Using Matrices and Row Operations 9-2 The Algebra of Matrices 9-3 Solving Linear Systems Using Matrix Equations 9-4 Applications of Matrices and Determinants: Cramer's Rule, Partial Fractions, and More Chapter 10: Analytical Geometry and Conic Sections
10-1 Introduction to Analytic Geometry 10-2 The Circle and the Ellipse 10-3 The Hyperbola 10-4 The Analytic Parabola 10-5 Polar Coordinates, Equations, and Graphs 10-6 More on Conic Sections: Rotation of Axes and Polar Form 10-7 Parametric Equations and Graphs Chapter 11: Additional Topics in Algebra
11-1 Sequences and Series 11-2 Arithmetic Sequences 11-3 Geometric Sequences 11-4 Mathematical Induction 11-5 Counting Techniques 11-6 Introduction to Probability 11-7 The Binomial Theorem Summary and Concept Review
APPENDICES A-1 More on Synthetic Division A-2 More on Matrices A-3 Deriving the Equation of a Conic A-4 Proof Positive - A Selection of Proofs from Algebra and Trigonometry