College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences, 5th Edition

Mathematics from Classroom to Career

College Algebra in Context, Fifth Edition is ideal for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. The authors use modeling, applications, and real-data problems to develop skills, giving students the practice they need to become adept problem solvers in their future courses and careers. This edition offers new sections on conics and the binomial theorem.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Functions, Graphs, and Models; Linear Functions
Chapter 2: Linear Models, Equations, and Inequalities
Chapter 3: Quadratic, Piecewise-Defined, and Power Functions
Chapter 4: Additional Topics with Functions
Chapter 5: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 6: Higher-Degree Polynomial and Rational Functions
Chapter 7: Systems of Equations and Matrices
Chapter 8: Special Topics in Algebra
Appendix A: Basic Graphing Calculator Guide
Appendix B: Basic Guide to Excel 2010 and Excel 2013样品－Pearson College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial Life and Social Sciences 5th Edition 0134179021.pdf