College Algebra, 13th Student Edition

ENGAGING APPLICATIONS DRAW STUDENT ATTENTION TO THE SECTION'S CONTENT: Each section begins with an engaging, contemporary photo and real-life application that captures the reader's attention and encourages interest in the section's content. In addition, this approach emphasizes the relevance of mathematics in today's world.

HELPFUL LEARNING SUPPORT DIRECTS STUDENTS IN SUCCESSFUL PROCEDURES AND STRATEGIES: Helpful Take Note boxes highlight particularly important information and often clarify a specific step, concept or theory in an example. In addition, Tip boxes, many with visual representations, offer insights and strategies for effectively studying and mastering key content.

LEARNING TOOLS STRENGTHEN STUDENTS' PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS: Special Strategy boxes focus on the best problem-solving techniques and steps that enable students to build on their mathematical reasoning and approach problems with confidence. A Self-Check exercise at the end of each example actively reinforces student understanding of concepts and example solutions.

COMPREHENSIVE EXERCISE SETS PROVIDE A BREADTH OF PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES TO REINFORCE LEARNING: This title is known for offering a wide range of exercises that progress from routine practice to more challenging tasks. Students work with Getting Ready, Vocabulary and Concepts, Practice, Applications, Discovery and Writing and Critical Thinking exercises as they strengthen their understanding.

NEW GETTING READY EXERCISES PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD: These just-in-time review exercises appear at the beginning of each exercise set and ensure students have the skills necessary to complete the practice exercises successfully.

NEW FIX IT EXERCISES STRENGTHEN PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS: These exercises deepen students' problem-solving skills by demonstrating a common mistake and asking students to identify the error, fix it and then correctly complete the problem using proven strategies.

NEW LEARN IT MODULES ADDRESS STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE GAPS: Offering scaffolded help, Learn It modules provide just-in-time instruction that meets students' diverse learning styles. Learn Its provide immediate, targeted instruction and practice for a topic. Explanations include clear narratives, videos and tutorials -- all in one place.

NEW FOCUS ON ACTIVE LEARNING EMPHASIZES THE RELEVANCE OF WHAT STUDENTS ARE LEARNING: A chapter application or activity at the end of each chapter enables students to explore topics in greater depth and apply mathematics concepts to real life. These interactive applications or activities are available in this edition's accompanying WebAssign online resource and can be assigned individually or as group work.

NEW, CLEAR STRATEGIES SHINE THROUGH THE LATEST EXAMPLES: This edition pursues a distinct example structure throughout the chapters with an emphasis on problem-solving. The authors identify and clearly state a strategy for solving each problem.

NEW LOOKING AHEAD TO CALCULUS ONLINE MODULES PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FUTURE MATHEMATICS SUCCESS: These interactive modules with WebAssign digital resources prepare STEM students for ongoing success in their math courses. Modules preview and clarify key calculus concepts that students will encounter as they progress.