College Algebra (7th Edition) | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Sullivan
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 7
Pages: 848
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Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 7.9 x 1.2
ISBN: 0131430920
Dewey Decimal Number: 512.9
EAN: 9780131430921
Publication Date: February 6, 2004
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Product Description
Exceptionally accessible and user-friendly, this introduction to college algebra features an abundance of interesting real-world applications that relate to readers' everyday lives. Filled with scenarios, examples, study tips, exercises, etc., it takes the intimidation out of learning algebra, and gets readers up to speed quickly and painlessly. Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra. Equations, Inequalities, and Mathematical Models. Functions and Graphs. Polynomial and Rational Functions. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Systems of Equations and Inequalities. Matrices and Determinants. Conic Sections. Sequences, Induction, and Probability. For anyone wanting a user-friendly introduction to college algebra.
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 awesome service September 5, 2002
Kimberly Wheatley (Houston, Tx United States)
1 out of 15 found this review helpful
order was not shipped the same day, so seller gave me a discount and I still received the book pretty quick. Great customer service. The book is in mint condition.
 prolific problem sets January 8, 2005
W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3)
56 out of 59 found this review helpful
In his latest update of this text, Sullivan takes the reader through a high school or undergraduate level course in algebra. Though the title says "College", all of this material is also eminently do-able at the high school level, for advanced students, aspiring to major in maths or science. While at the university level, it appears to be targeting those students not majoring in maths, physical science or engineering.
Why? Because the dividing line is calculus. The book gives a good treatment of what you should know in maths, up to, but not including, calculus. It also has a chapter on probability. Which I don't think is usually considered part of algebra. But, pragmatically and correctly, Sullivan chose to include it.
The text has numerous examples, with only a little emphasis on a strict derivation of theorems. Another indication that it does not target a maths major. Sullivan gives informal explanations that should suffice to satisfy most readers.
Each chapter also has a prolific number of problems; around one hundred. Very suitable and convenient for a lecturer [you?] to assign as homework, since the book only supplies answers to half of these. Enough to keep your students happily [?] busy.
Excellent book. November 15, 2007
T. Hardiman
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love this book. It explains the formulas and how they are made very well, in clear English. I will definitely keep it for future use. I've always loved College Algebra and this book can help me continue to learn it.
Pros:
- Explains well
- Great examples
- Descriptive
- Answers in back of book
- Whatever questions you have, it answers it
Cons:
- Very heavy
- The material doesn't stick in my head right after reading it (but that's my problem)
- When doing some of the problems I couldn't derive, from the examples shown, the answers
- Offers only odd answers to problems
- Gets dirty easily
- There were other things I didn't like, but I forget.
Overall: Great book! I love it.
A good start... July 18, 2000
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book covers algebra very well. It is a simple, easy to understand text that most students seem to be able to grasp. It's main attribute is that it treats college algebra simply and does not scare students away. This book is also a good place to start if you are attempting to self teach.
 Shameful - Too many major errors - Best to avoid October 17, 2004
S. Colitz
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is by no means meant to be a primary text. It clearly states it is a review textbook to help prepare you for tests. This it does decently except that there are many simple mistakes that detract from its usefullness.
By no means am I a Mathematics expert, but this book has too many glaring errors. See Chapter 4 in particular, they even answer some of their own test questions wrong. For example problem #23 or pages 71-72, the graph is totally wrong I can tell with out using a calculator.
How dare someone release such a poorly checked text.
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