College Algebra: A View of the World Around Us

Wells, Dave; Wells, David; Tilson, Lynn; Tilson, Lynn Schmitt

ISBN 10: 0135710197 / ISBN 13: 9780135710197

Published by Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: College Algebra: A View of the World Around Us
• Publisher: Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0135710197
• ISBN 13: 9780135710197
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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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.

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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.