College Algebra: A View of the World Around Us - Hardcover

Wells, David; Tilson, Lynn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0135710197 ISBN 13: 9780135710197

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1997

Synopsis

This text places mathematics into a real-world setting. Concepts are developed through the "Rule of Four - Numeric, Analytic, Graphic, and Verbal". Graphing utilities are integrated as a tool while the focus is on the mathematics. Emphasizing problem-solving skills, this book introduces new concepts in the context of physical situations to illustrate how algebra can solve them. It provides analytical, graphical, and numerical approaches to major topics, and includes the use of Polya problem-solving strategies. By frequently identifying Polya strategies used in the exposition, the book offers readers a number of examples of how each stragey can be used effectively. The use of graphing calculators is incorporated where appropriate, as well as discussions of the advantages and limitations of technology.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This text places mathematics into a real-world setting. Concepts are developed through the "Rule of Four"--Numeric, Analytic, Graphic, and Verbal. Graphing utilities are integrated as a tool while the focus is on the mathematics.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: This book places mathematics into a concrete, real- world setting. Designed to emphasize problem solving-skills, it introduces new concepts in the context of physical situations to show how algebra can be applied to solve physical problems. Key Topics: The book provides analytical, graphical, and numerical approaches to all major topics. Readers who find one approach to a topic most natural can use that approach to enhance their understanding of the other two. It includes regular use of Polya problem solving strategies. By frequently identifying Polya strategies used in the exposition, the book provides readers with a large number of examples of how each strategy can be used effectively. The use of graphing calculators is incorporated where appropriate as well as discussions of the advantages and limitations of technology. Market: A valuable reference book for any reader who needs a greater understanding of the real-world problem-solving capabilities of algebra.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0135710197
• ISBN 13: 9780135710197
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 539