Table of Contents

• P. Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
• 1. Equations and Inequalities
• 2. Functions and Graphs
• 3. Polynomial and Rational Functions
• 4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
• 5. Trigonometric Functions
• 6. Analytic Trigonometry
• 7. Additional Topics in Trigonometry
• 8. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
• 9. Matrices and Determinants
• 10. Conic Sections and Analytic Geometry
• 11. Sequences, Induction, and Probability

About the 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 behavioural 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 Algebra and Trigonometry, Bob has written textbooks covering developmental mathematics, introductory algebra, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, and liberal arts mathematics, all published by Pearson.