College Algebra / Edition 2

by Julie Miller, Donna Gerken

Overview

When Julie Miller began writing her successful developmental math series, one of her primary goals was to bridge the gap between preparatory courses and college algebra. For thousands of students, the Miller/O’Neill/Hyde (or M/O/H) series has provided a solid foundation in developmental mathematics. With the Miller College Algebra series, Julie has carried forward her clear, concise writing style; highly effective pedagogical features; and complete author-created technological package to students in this course area.

The main objectives of the college algebra series are three-fold:

•Provide students with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts that will prepare them for continued study in mathematics.

•Help students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills that will benefit them in all aspects of life.

•Motivate students by demonstrating the significance of mathematics in their lives through practical applications.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780077836344
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	01/08/2016
Series:	Collegiate Math
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	864
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Julie Miller is from Daytona State College, where she has taught developmental and upper-level mathematics courses for 20 years. Prior to her work at Daytona State College, she worked as a software engineer for General Electric in the area of flight and radar simulation. Julie earned a bachelor of science in applied mathematics from Union College in Schenectady, New York, and a master of science in mathematics from the University of Florida. In addition to this textbook, she has authored several course supplements for college algebra, trigonometry, and precalculus, as well as several short works of fiction and nonfiction for young readers.
My father is a medical researcher, and I got hooked on math and science when I was young and would visit his laboratory. I can remember using graph paper to plot data points for his experiments and doing simple calculations. He would then tell me what the peaks and features in the graph meant in the context of his experiment. I think that applications and hands-on experience made math come alive for me and I’d like to see math come alive for my students.

Table of Contents

Problem Recognition Exercises: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Algebra for Calculus

Problem Recognition Exercises: Simplifying Expressions Versus Solving Equations

Problem Recognition Exercises: Recognizing and Solving Equations and Inequalities

Equations and Inequalities for Calculus

Problem Recognition Exercises: Comparing Graphs of Equations

Problem Recognition Exercises: Polynomial and Rational Functions

Problem Recognition Exercises: Solving Equations and Inequalities

Problem Recognition Exercises: Analyzing Functions

Problem Recognition Exercises: Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables

Problem Recognition Exercises: Using Multiple Methods to Solve Systems of Linear Equations

Problem Recognition Exercises: Comparing Equations of Conic Sections and the General Equation

Problem Recognition Exercises: Comparing Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series