This fourth edition shifts the focus away from mechanical rules, computation, and basic skills to emphasize concepts and modeling. It is written in a way that gets readers to explore how algebra is used in the world around them. The authors include the most varied and compelling set of applications available in the market. Readers will also find a problem-solving approach that motivates them to learn the material.

Explorations in College Algebra's overarching goal is to reshape the College Algebra course to make it more relevant and accessible to all students. This is achieved by shifting the focus from learning a set of discrete mechanical rules to exploring how algebra is used in social and physical sciences and the world around you. By connecting mathematics to real-life situations, students come to appreciate its power and beauty.

Provides the solutions for every other odd-numbered problem from the main text.

Designed in the spirit of the calculus reform movement this innovative textbook changes college algebra from an instructor-centered lecture format to a student-centered learning experience. The first half explores algebra applied to social sciences and the latter half to physical and life sciences. Throughout, students collect data, organize data sets, and share their observations in both written and verbal form. An anthology of readings in the back of the book deepens the understanding of special topics and demonstrates how mathematics relates to everyday life.

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