Precalculus: Functions and Graphs, 12th Edition* by Earl Swokowski and Jeffery Cole is a widely used textbook for precalculus courses, known for its clear explanations and comprehensive problem sets.
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Precalculus: Functions and Graphs, 12th Edition* by Earl Swokowski and Jeffery Cole is a widely used textbook for precalculus courses, known for its clear explanations and comprehensive problem sets. It was first published by Cengage Learning in 2011/2012 and is available in various formats.
Key Details and Features
- Publication Dates: The primary publication date for the 12th edition is generally listed as January 1, 2011, or January 1, 2012, depending on the specific printing or format (e.g., University of Georgia specific edition). An
Enhanced Edition
was published with a copyright of 2017.
978-0840068576
or 978-1133835509.
- Print (Paperback/Loose-leaf):
978-1133228677
(University of Georgia edition) or 978-1337630870 (Loose-leaf).
9781133172512
.
- Content: The book covers essential precalculus topics, including algebra, functions, graphs, trigonometry, systems of equations, sequences, series, and analytic geometry. The
Enhanced Edition
also includes an additional chapter on Limits.
- Approach: The text is praised for its logical organization, a variety of real-life applications, and problem sets deemed to be at the appropriate difficulty level for precalculus students. It also provides calculator examples with specific keystrokes for graphing calculators.
Table of Contents Overview
The
Precalculus: Functions and Graphs, 12th Edition
covers foundational mathematical concepts to prepare students for calculus.
- Chapter 1: Topics from Algebra
- Chapter 2: Functions and Graphs
- Chapter 3: Polynomial and Rational Functions
- Chapter 4: Inverse, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions
- Chapter 5: The Trigonometric Functions
- Chapter 6: Analytic Trigonometry
- Chapter 7: Applications of Trigonometry
- Chapter 8: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
- Chapter 9: Sequences, Series, and Probability
- Chapter 10: Topics from Analytic Geometry
- Chapter 11: Limits of Functions (included in the Enhanced Edition)
- Appendixes and Answers to Selected Exercises
Purchasing Options
The book is available in various formats and conditions from several merchants.
Merchant
Format
ISBN-13
Amazon.com
Hardcover
978-0840068576
AbeBooks
Print
978-1133835509
VitalSource
eTextbook
9781133172512
Cengage
Enhanced Paperback
9781305663091
World of Books
Paperback (University of Georgia Ed)
978-1133228677
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