This second edition of College Algebra in Context continues to be application driven, and uses real-data problems to motivate student interest in the skills and concepts of algebra. The focus on real-world applications is designed to correspond to problems that students may encounter when they move on to future math classes, such as finite math or applied calculus, or when they enter the work force. This edition contains improved content and a greater focus on motivating students to succeed in the course through its emphasis on applications.

For courses in college algebra. Mathematics from Classroom to Career College Algebra in Context, Fifth Edition is ideal for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. The authors use modeling, applications, and real-data problems to develop skills, giving students the practice they need to become adept problem solvers in their future courses and careers. This edition offers new sections on conics and the binomial theorem. Also available with MyMathLab MyMathLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. For this edition, the MyMathLab course has been expanded to include additional problem types and resources, and to support the authors' special emphasis on applications. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab(TM) & Mastering(TM) does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for: 0134397029 / 9780134397023 College Algebra in Context plus MyMathLab Student Access Kit Package consists of: 0134179021 / 9780134179025 College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences 0321431308 / 9780321431301 MyMathLab -- Glue-in Access Card 0321654064 / 9780321654069 MyMathLab Inside Star Sticker

This manual contains completely worked-out solutions for all the odd-numbered exercises in the text.

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