<p>For courses in College Algebra.</p><h3>Ties concepts together using a functions approach </h3><p><cite><strong>College Algebra: Concepts Through Functions, 5th Edition</strong></cite> introduces functions at the beginning of the text, then introduces and develops a new function in every chapter. Acclaimed authors Sullivan and Sullivan focus on the fundamentals (preparing for class, practicing with homework, and reviewing key concepts), which encourages students to master basic skills and develop the conceptual understanding needed for this and future courses. Graphing utility coverage is optional and can be adjusted at the instructor's discretion, based on course needs.</p>

<div class="c-un-numbered-headers-and-contents-list__container"><p>Applications Index</p><h3>F. Foundations: A Prelude to Functions</h3><ul><li>F.1 The Distance and Midpoint Formulas</li><li>F.2 Graphs of Equations in Two Variables; Intercepts; Symmetry</li><li>F.3 Lines</li><li>F.4 Circles</li></ul><h3>1. Functions and Their Graphs</h3><ul><li>1.1 Functions</li><li>1.2 The Graph of a Function</li><li>1.3 Properties of Functions</li><li>1.4 Library of Functions; Piecewise-defined Functions</li><li>1.5 Graphing Techniques: Transformations</li><li>1.6 Building Mathematical Models from Verbal Descriptions</li><li>1.7 Building Mathematical Models Using Variation</li><li>Chapter Review</li><li>Chapter Test</li><li>Chapter Projects</li></ul><h3>2. Linear and Quadratic Functions</h3><ul><li>2.1 Properties of Linear Functions and Linear Models</li><li>2.2 Building Linear Models from Data</li><li>2.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Zeros</li><li>2.4 Properties of Quadratic Functions</li><li>2.5 Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions</li><li>2.6 Building Quadratic Models from Verbal Descriptions and from Data</li><li>2.7 Complex Zeros of a Quadratic Function</li><li>2.8 Equations and Inequalities Involving the Absolute Value Function</li><li>Chapter Review</li><li>Chapter Test</li><li>Cumulative Review</li><li>Chapter Projects</li></ul><h3>3. Polynomial and Rational Functions</h3><ul><li>3.1 Polynomial Functions </li><li>3.2 Graphing Polynomial Functions: Models</li><li>3.3 The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function</li><li>3.4 Complex Zeros; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra</li><li>3.5 Properties of Rational Functions</li><li>3.6 The Graph of a Rational Function</li><li>3.7 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities</li><li>Chapter Review</li><li>Chapter Test</li><li>Cumulative Review</li><li>Chapter Projects</li></ul><h3>4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions</h3><ul><li>4.1 Composite Functions</li><li>4.2 One-to-One Functions; Inverse Functions</li><li>4.3 Exponential Functions</li><li>4.4 Logarithmic Functions</li><li>4.5 Properties of Logarithms</li><li>4.6 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations</li><li>4.7 Financial Models</li><li>4.8 Exponential Growth and Decay; Newton's Law; Logistic Growth and Decay Models</li><li>4.9 Building Exponential, Logarithmic, and Logistic Models from Data</li><li>Chapter Review</li><li>Chapter Test</li><li>Cumulative Review</li><li>Chapter Projects</li></ul><h3>5. Analytic Geometry</h3><ul><li>5.1 Conics</li><li>5.2 The Parabola</li><li>5.3 The Ellipse</li><li>5.4 The Hyperbola</li><li>Chapter Review</li><li>Chapter Test</li><li>Cumulative Review</li><li>Chapter Projects</li></ul><h3>6. Systems of Equations and Inequalities</h3><ul><li>6.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution and Elimination</li><li>6.2 Systems of Linear Equations: Matrices</li><li>6.3 Systems of Linear Equations: Determinants</li><li>6.4 Matrix Algebra</li><li>6.5 Partial Fraction Decomposition</li><li>6.6 Systems of Nonlinear Equations</li><li>6.7 Systems of Inequalities</li><li>6.8 Linear Programming</li><li>Chapter Review</li><li>Chapter Test</li><li>Cumulative Review</li><li>Chapter Projects</li></ul><h3>7. Sequences; Induction; the Binomial Theorem</h3><ul><li>7.1 Sequences</li><li>7.2 Arithmetic Sequences</li><li>7.3 Geometric Sequences; Geometric Series</li><li>7.4 Mathematical Induction</li><li>7.5 The Binomial Theorem</li><li>Chapter Review</li><li>Chapter Test</li><li>Cumulative Review</li><li>Chapter Projects</li></ul><h3>8. Counting and Probability</h3><ul><li>8.1 Counting</li><li>8.2 Permutations and Combinations</li><li>8.3 Probability</li><li>Chapter Review</li><li>Chapter Test</li><li>Cumulative Review</li><li>Chapter Projects</li></ul><h3>Appendix A. Review</h3><ul><li>A.1 Algebra Essentials</li><li>A.2 Geometry Essentials</li><li>A.3 Polynomials</li><li>A.4 Factoring Polynomials</li><li>A.5 Synthetic Division</li><li>A.6 Rational Expressions</li><li>A.7 <em>n</em>th Roots; Rational Exponents</li><li>A.8 Solving Equations</li><li>A.9 Problem Solving: Interest, Mixture, Uniform Motion, Constant Rate Job Applications</li><li>A.10 Interval Notation; Solving Inequalities</li><li>A.11 Complex Numbers</li></ul><h3>Appendix B. Graphing Utilities</h3><ul><li>B.1 The Viewing Rectangle</li><li>B.2 Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Equations</li><li>B.3 Using a Graphing Utility to Locate Intercepts and Check for Symmetry</li><li>B.4 Using a Graphing Utility to Solve Equations</li><li>B.5 Square Screens</li><li>B.6 Using a Graphing Utility to Graph Inequalities</li><li>B.7 Using a Graphing Utility to Solve Systems of Linear Equations</li></ul><h5>Answers</h5><h5>Challenge Problem Solutions</h5><h5>Subject Index</h5></div>

<p><cite><strong>College Algebra: Concepts Through Functions</strong></cite> introduces functions at the beginning of the text, then introduces and develops a new function in every chapter. Known for connecting with students, esteemed authors Sullivan and Sullivan focus on the fundamentals (preparing for class, practicing with homework, and reviewing key concepts), which encourages you to master basic skills and develop the conceptual understanding needed for this and future courses. Graphing utility coverage is optional and can be adjusted for different course needs. The <strong>5th Edition</strong> offers abundant new and updated features including new Challenge Problems, new Interactive Figure Exercises, and much more.</p>

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