Synopses & Reviews
The third edition of Cynthia Young's
College Algebra brings together all the elements that have allowed instructors and learners to successfully "bridge the gap" between classroom instruction and independent homework by overcoming common learning barriers and building confidence in students' ability to do mathematics. Written in a clear, single voice that speaks to students and mirrors how instructors communicate in lecture, Young's hallmark pedagogy enables students to become independent, successful learners. Varied exercise types and modeling projects keep the learning fresh and motivating. Young continues her tradition of fostering a love for succeeding in mathematics by introducing inquiry-based learning projects in this edition, providing learners an opportunity to master the material with more freedom while reinforcing mathematical skills and intuition.
The seamless integration of Cynthia Young's College Algebra 3rd edition with WileyPLUS, a research-based, online environment for effective teaching and learning, continues Young's vision of building student confidence in mathematics because it takes the guesswork out of studying by providing them with a clear roadmap: what to do, how to do it, and whether they did it right.
WileyPLUS sold separately from text.
Synopsis
Cynthia Young's 3rd Edition of College Algebra focuses on revisions and additions including hundreds of new exercises, more opportunities to use technology, and themed modeling projects that help connect content to real-world issues. The text builds upon the previous two editions with more in-depth and enhanced coverage on ways to help overcome common learning barriers in algebra and build confidence for readers. The text features truly unique, strong pedagogy and as with the previous two issues, is written in a clear, single voice.
Synopsis
This is the Student Solutions Manual to accompany College Algebra, 3rd Edition.
The 3rd edition of Cynthia Young's College Algebra brings together all the elements that have allowed instructors and learners to successfully -bridge the gap- between classroom instruction and independent homework by overcoming common learning barriers and building confidence in students' ability to do mathematics. Written in a clear, voice that speaks to students and mirrors how instructors communicate in lecture, Young's hallmark pedagogy enables students to become independent, successful learners.
Table of Contents
0 Prerequisites and Review 2
0.1 Real Numbers 4
0.2 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation 18
0.3 Polynomials: Basic Operations 28
0.4 Factoring Polynomials 37
0.5 Rational Expressions 48
0.6 Rational Exponents and Radicals 63
0.7 Complex Numbers 73
Inquiry-Based Learning Project 81 | Review 83 |
Review Exercises 86 | Practice Test 89
1 Equations and Inequalities 90
1.1 Linear Equations 92
1.2 Applications Involving Linear Equations 102
1.3 Quadratic Equations 116
1.4 Other Types of Equations 130
1.5 Linear Inequalities 140
1.6 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities 151
1.7 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities 162
Inquiry-Based Learning Project 170 | Modeling Our World 172 |
Review 173 | Review Exercises 174 | Practice Test 178 |
Cumulative Test 179
2 Graphs 180
2.1 Basic Tools: Cartesian Plane, Distance, and Midpoint 182
2.2 Graphing Equations: Point-Plotting, Intercepts, and Symmetry 190
2.3 Lines 204
2.4 Circles 221
2.5* Linear Regression: Best Fit 230
Inquiry-Based Learning Project 257 | Modeling Our World 258 |
Review 260 | Review Exercises 261 | Practice Test 264 |
Cumulative Test 265