Algebra and Trigonometry: An Early Functions Approach | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1090457
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 1168
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.1
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.8
ISBN: 0132215748
Dewey Decimal Number: 512.13
EAN: 9780132215749
Publication Date: February 10, 2006
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Gets Them Engaged. Keeps Them Engaged. This text is perfect for those wanting to learn College Algebra from an exciting text that demonstrates the relevancy of math to everyday life. Blitzer's philosophy: present the full scope of mathematics, while always (1) engaging the reader by opening their minds to learning (2) keeping the readerengaged on every page (3) explaining ideas directly, simply, and clearly. Blitzer exposed the critical concept of frunctions right away in Chapter One preparing the reader for further study in mathematics.
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 The Book... Is Fantastic August 19, 2005
C. Simon
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Hopefully the unfortunate people who wrote these reviews do not influence people who might like to read the book itself. I have had some really great experiences with purchasing books here and some not so great however, THIS BOOK IS ONE OF THE BEST FOR UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE LEVEL MATH. I am a big Blitzer fan and I wish I could afford all his books but, I bought this book because my other college textbook was awful.
The problems start off easy and graduate in difficulty. This allows you to learn to handle a new concept before intergating it with techniques you have already mastered. I believe this and the fact that Blitzer explains advanced mathematical techniques in plain english makes this book the best I have ever read concerning this level of mathematics.
I am a mathematics major and found that this book gave me a much better understanding of math.
If only he would write a book on calculus and a dictionary of mathematical notation my life would be a lot easier next term.
Great Math Textbook March 4, 2006
H. Zyla
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I used this book for an accelerated Algebra/Trig class at the college level. I found this book to be one the best math books I have ever encountered. When examples are given in the text it goes step by step and for most, explanations of what is being done. Other texts that I've used have skipped steps and left you wondering how did they get from A to Z?
I wasn't always able to make it to class, but the examples and explanations did not loose me and I was able to play catch up successfully on my own with this text. I can't say that about any other math text.
I must agree with the other person who wrote a review and said it would sure be nice if Blitzer had a Calculus text (though Larson is a good Calc author). Calculus would have been a breeze with a Blitzer book instead of a stuggle (had to buy a Larson book to supplement by school's Calc book choice).
Excellent Book! June 8, 2006
Mature Student (DC metro area)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book teaches a real understanding of the concepts, not just memorization or how to enter the data into a calculator. I am returning to college after a 27ish year hiatus, and needless to say, needed some brushing up.
The first text that I attempted to use was given to me by a co-worker and omitted much of the understanding needed to progress.
We, as a nation, need to LEARN again, not memorize, and this book actually teaches!
Bravo!
best pre-calc book ever November 27, 2006
Janelle (Salem, MA)
my first go at pre-calculus i had the most horrid and difficult to follow text book in the world, and quite naturally failed the class. this book of my second go at pre-calc has been one hundred times better. difficult concepts are not dumbed down but rather explained in a way that makes them seem easy, examples in the text are well laid out, explained completely and linked to problems in the excersises that are similar. the excersises themselves progress from the easiest form of a problem to the hardest so one builds on the previous. honestly, buy this book, you will not be disappointed.
Review for Algebra Book September 17, 2005
S. Travis (Baton Rouge, LA USA)
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
The algebra book was in the condition specified and I recieved in a timely manner.
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