Request full copy

Trigonometry, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (June 1, 2021) © 2022

  • Robert F. Blitzer Miami Dade College

eTextbook

C$67.99

  • Easy-to-use search and navigation
  • Add notes and highlights
  • Flashcards help streamline study sessions

For courses in trigonometry.

"Your world is profoundly mathematical."

Bob Blitzer continues to support and inspire students with his engaging approach, making Trigonometry beloved year after year by students and instructors alike. Blitzer's unique background in mathematics and behavioral science informs a wide range of applications, drawn from pop culture and up-to-date references, that appeal to students of all majors and connect math to students' lives. In the 3rd Edition, relevant new applications topics include World Tiger Population, COVID-19 Pandemic, Area Burned by Wildfires in the U.S., Use of Social Media by Age and more.

Hallmark features of this title

  • Voice balloons translate algebraic ideas into everyday English, clarify procedures, present alternative ways of understanding concepts, and connect problem solving to concepts. 
  • Check Point Examples: Each example is followed by a similar matched problem called a Check Point, giving students a chance to test their understanding. 
  • Great Question! presents study tips in the context of students' questions and can help alleviate anxiety about asking questions in class. 
  • Graphing and Functions that model data appear in nearly every section and exercise set.
  • Brief Review boxes summarize the prerequisite mathematical skills students need to master the chapter's objectives.
  • Section Exercise Sets are ample and consistently organized.

New and updated features of this title

  • Bob Blitzer's distinctive and relatable voice engages students in the world of math through compelling, real-world applications. Each section starts out with a motivating hook that is continued through the section examples and exercises. Applications cover topics relevant to students, including many new to the 3rd Edition: 
    • World Tiger Population
    • COVID-19 Pandemic (extensive coverage, including a section opener, Cumulative Review, Exercises, and Examples) 
    • Area Burned by Wildfires in the U.S.
    • Use of Social Media by Age 
  • In-text teaching tools: Every section in the Annotated Instructor's Edition now includes a list of resources to incorporate into teaching or homework assignments.

1. Angles and the Trigonometric Functions

  • 1.1 Angles and Radian Measure
  • 1.2 Right Triangle Trigonometry
  • 1.3 Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
  • 1.4 Trigonometric Functions: The Unit Circle

2. Graphs of the Trigonometric Functions; Inverse Trigonometric Functions

  • 2.1 Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions
  • 2.2 Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions
  • 2.3 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  • 2.4 Applications of Trigonometric Functions

3. Trigonometric Identities and Equations

  • 3.1 Verifying Trigonometric Identities
  • 3.2 Sum and Difference Formulas
  • 3.3 Double-Angle, Power-Reducing, and Half-Angle Formulas
  • 3.4 Product-to-Sum and Sum-to-Product Formulas
  • 3.5 Trigonometric Equations

4. Laws of Sines and Cosines; Vectors

  • 4.1 The Law of Sines
  • 4.2 The Law of Cosines
  • 4.3 Vectors
  • 4.4 The Dot Product

5. Complex Numbers, Polar Coordinates and Parametric Equations

  • 5.1 Complex Numbers
  • 5.2 Complex Numbers in Polar Form;DeMoivre'sTheorem
  • 5.3 Polar Coordinates
  • 5.4 Graphs of Polar Equations
  • 5.5 Parametric Equations

About our author

Bob Blitzer is a native of Manhattan and received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in mathematics and psychology (minor: English literature) from the City College of New York. His unusual combination of academic interests led him toward a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Miami and a doctorate in behavioral sciences from Nova University. Bob's love for teaching mathematics was nourished for nearly 30 years at Miami Dade College, where he received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College and an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. In addition to Trigonometry, Bob has written textbooks covering developmental mathematics, introductory algebra, intermediate algebra, algebra & trigonometry, college algebra, precalculus, and liberal arts mathematics, all published by Pearson. When not secluded in his Northern California writer's cabin, Bob can be found hiking the beaches and trails of Point Reyes National Seashore and tending to the chores required by his beloved entourage of horses, chickens, and irritable roosters. 

Need help? Get in touch

Pearson+

All in one place. Pearson+ offers instant access to eTextbooks, videos and study tools in one intuitive interface. Students choose how they learn best with enhanced search, audio and flashcards. The Pearson+ app lets them read where life takes them, no wi-fi needed. Students can access Pearson+ through a subscription or their MyLab or Mastering course.

Video
Play
Privacy and cookies
By watching, you agree Pearson can share your viewership data for marketing and analytics for one year, revocable upon changing cookie preferences. Disabling cookies may affect video functionality. More info...

Video transcript (PDF | 16KB) 

Pearson eTextbook: What’s on the inside just might surprise you

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. It’s the same with your students. Meet each one right where they are with an engaging, interactive, personalized learning experience that goes beyond the textbook to fit any schedule, any budget, and any lifestyle.Â