Algebra and Trigonometry, 5th Edition

Ron Larson; Robert P. Hostetler

ISBN 10: 0618052836 / ISBN 13: 9780618052837

Published by Houghton Mifflin Company (edition 5th), 2000

About this Item

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Seller Inventory # 0618052836-7-1-13

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Algebra and Trigonometry, 5th Edition
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company (edition 5th)
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618052836
• ISBN 13: 9780618052837
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 5th.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

As the best seller in its field, Algebra and Trigonometry is the choice for instructors who wish to include a thorough review of algebra at the beginning of their precalculus level course. The text introduces trigonometry first with a right triangle approach and then with the unit circle. The text's unparalleled exercises, motivating real-life applications, cutting-edge design, and innovative ancillaries and technology resources make it the most complete program available.

For a complete listing of features, see Larson/Hostetler, College Algebra, 5/e.

About the Author

Dr. Ron Larson is a professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University, where he has taught since 1970. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Colorado and is considered the pioneer of using multimedia to enhance the learning of mathematics, having authored over 30 software titles since 1990. Dr. Larson conducts numerous seminars and in-service workshops for math educators around the country about using computer technology as an instructional tool and motivational aid. He is the recipient of the 2013 Text and Academic Authors Association Award for CALCULUS, the 2012 William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award for CALCULUS: AN APPLIED APPROACH, the 2011 William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award for PRECALCULUS: REAL MATHEMATICS, REAL PEOPLE, and the 1996 Text and Academic Authors Association TEXTY Award for INTERACTIVE CALCULUS (a complete text on CD-ROM that was the first mainstream college textbook to be offered on the Internet). Dr. Larson authors numerous textbooks including the best-selling Calculus series published by Cengage Learning.