College Algebra and Trigonometry

College Algebra and Trigonometry, 4th Edition, is a textbook designed for students taking courses in college algebra and trigonometry. The volume pairs conceptual development with practical problem solving while maintaining course rigor.

The curriculum addresses algebraic fundamentals, equations, inequalities, graphs, and functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic models. Coverage also examines trigonometric functions, identities, applications, linear systems, matrices, determinants, and conic sections.

To assist students arriving with varied preparation, the textbook provides just-in-time review that reinforces foundational concepts before introducing new material. Applied exercises illustrate how these techniques relate to disciplines such as economics and the physical sciences.