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Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People

Ron Larson

ISBN #9781305071735

7th Edition

6,909 Questions

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Summary

Algebra and Trigonometry: Real Mathematics, Real People is a comprehensive guide that bridges theoretical concepts with practical real-world applications. The book starts by building a strong foundation in understanding functions and their graphs, then moves through solving equations and exploring diverse families of functions—from polynomial to exponential and logarithmic. It goes further by delving into trigonometry and analytic techniques, equipping readers with the skills to tackle identities, transformations, and real-life modeling challenges. In addition, topics such as linear systems, matrices, sequences, series, probability, and analytic geometry reinforce the practical utility of abstract mathematical ideas across various fields.

Chapters & Topics Covered

Chapter 1

Functions and Their Graphs

Chapter 2

Solving Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 3

Polynomial and Rational Functions

Chapter 4

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Chapter 5

Trigonometric Functions

Chapter 6

Analytic Trigonometry

Chapter 7

Additional Topics in Trigonometry

Chapter 8

Linear Systems and Matrices

Chapter 9

Sequences, Series, and Probability

Chapter 10

Topics in Analytic Geometry

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Problem 1

If $f$ and $g$ are functions such that $f(g(x))=x$ and $g(f(x))=x,$ then the function $g$ is the ________ function of $f,$ and is denoted by ________.

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Problem 2

Fill in the blank. A function $f$ is _____ on an interval when, for any $x_{1}$ and $x_{2}$ in the interval, $x_{1}<x_{2}$ implies $f\left(x_{1}\right)>f\left(x_{2}\right)$.

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Problem 3

Match each equation with its model. (a) Exponential growth model (i) $y=a e^{-b x}, b>0$ (b) Exponential decay model (ii) $y=a+b \ln x$ (c) Logistic growth model (iii) $y=\frac{a}{1+b e^{-r x}}$ (d) Gaussian model (iv) $y=a e^{b x}, b>0$ (e) Natural logarithmic model (v) $y=a+b \log _{10} x$ (f) Common logarithmic model (vi) $y=a e^{-(x-b)^{2} / c}$

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Problem 4

For an equation in $x$ and $y,$ if substitution of $a$ for $x$ and $b$ for $y$ satisfics the equation, then the point $(a, b)$ is a _____.

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Problem 5

A polynomial function with degree $n$ and leading coefficient $a_{n}$ is a function of the form $f(x)=a_{n} x^{n}+a_{n-1} x^{n-1}+\cdots+a_{2} x^{2}+a_{1} x+a_{0}, a_{n} \neq 0,$ where $n$ is _____ and $a_{n}, a_{n-1}, \ldots, a_{2}, a_{1}, a_{0}$ are _____ members.

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Problem 6

What type of model best represents data that follow a parabolic pattern?

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