Mathematics, Mathematics

Precalculus

Name: Precalculus
Author: Robert F. Blitzer
ISBN: 9780321837349

by Robert F. Blitzer

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Bob Blitzer has inspired thousands of students with his engaging approach to mathematics, making this beloved series the #1 in the market. Blitzer draws on his unique background in mathematics and behavioral science to present the full scope of mathematics with vivid applications in real-life situations. Students stay engaged because Blitzer often uses pop-culture and up-to-date references to connect math to students’ lives, showing that their world is profoundly mathematical.

About the Author, Robert F. Blitzer

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 behavioral sciences from Nova University. Bob is most energized by teaching mathematics and has taught a variety of mathematics courses at Miami-Dade College for nearly 30 years. He has received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College, and was among the first group of recipients at Miami-Dade College for an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. Bob has written Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Introductory Algebra for College Students, Essentials of Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Essentials of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Algebra for College Students, Thinking Mathematically, College Algebra, Algebra and Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Trigonometry all published by Pearson.

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This text is designed to help students make the transition into calculus. The goals are to present a solid foundation in algebra and trigonometry and their applications to authentic real-world problems, as well as to enable the development of problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Blitzer (Miami-Dade Community College) discusses fundamental concepts of algebra; equations, inequalities, and mathematical models; functions and graphs; polynomial and rational, exponential and logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; analytic trigonometry and additional topics; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; conic sections and analytic geometry; sequences, induction, and probability; and introduction to calculus. Objectives in each chapter appear in boxed sections, with a color illustration. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)