NEW! Unifying the Function Feature – “Unifying the Function” appears after the introduction of each of the major classes of functions. It provides a concise summary of the 4-step analytic process that drives this text: Analyze the Graph, Solve an Equation, Solve an Inequality and Solve a Related Application.. Each instance of Unifying the Function has a corresponding video and is assignable in MyMathLab for School with accompanying assessment questions.
NEW! GeoGebra® Graphing Calculator and Tutorials – Students can now launch GeoGebra’s online graphing utility from within their MyMathLab for School course.
Look for the GeoGebra icon next to relevant examples in the eText to launch a pop-up version, or download the free app to use while completing assignments.
Interactive, self-checking tutorials make it easy to get started with this dynamic tool.
Both resources are available within the Graphing Resources tab in MyMathLab for School.
REVISED! Completely revamped Video Program with video assessment exercises check conceptual understanding of the mathematics.
NEW! Example Solution Videos engage and support students outside the classroom while covering key topics hand-picked by the authors. Lightboard technology creates a personal experience and simulates an in-class environment. Accompanying assessment questions in MyMathLab for School make these new videos assignable.
NEW! Unifying the Function Videos, by contributor Jessica Rockswold, spotlight the 4-step analytic process applied to each function class and are assignable in MyMathLab for School.
NEW! Question types in MyMathLab for School include drag & drop, video assessment exercises, Guided Visualization questions, plus Set up and Solve that require a higher level of decision making.
Analytical Skills
Algebra Reviews in the text margins provide “just-in-time” review by referring students to where they can receive additional help with important topics from algebra.
Pointers direct students to comments that include on-the-spot reminders and warnings about common pitfalls.
Function Capsule boxes offer a comprehensive, visual introduction to each class of function and serve as an excellent resource for reference and review. Each capsule includes traditional and calculator graphs and a calculator table of values, as well as the domain, range, and other specific information about the function. Abbreviated versions of function capsules are provided on the inside back cover of the text.
The What Went Wrong? feature anticipates typical errors that students make when using graphing technology and provides an avenue for instructors to highlight and discuss such errors. Answers are included on the same page as the “What Went Wrong?” boxes. Accompanying videos are available in the MyMathLab for School Multimedia Library.
Cautions and Notes warn students of common errors and emphasize important ideas throughout the exposition.
Looking Ahead to Calculus are margin notes that provide glimpses of how the algebraic topics currently being studied are used in calculus.
Relating Concepts exercises appear in select exercise sets. They tie together topics and highlight relationships among various concepts and skills. All answers to these problems appear in the answer section at the back of the student book.
7th Edition Content Changes
REVISED! Chapter 3 from the previous edition is now split into two chapters at the suggestion of reviewers.
NEW! Data has been updated to increase student interest in mathematics. Some new application topics include organic food sales, video-on-demand, active Twitter™ users, wearable technology, U.S. Snapchat™ users and online gaming revenue.
UPDATED! Nearly 500 updated or new exercises have been added.
Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what's new in this edition.
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