College Algebra - Hardcover

Gustafson, R. David; Frisk, Peter D.

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ISBN 10: 053435159X ISBN 13: 9780534351595

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 1997

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This text offers comprehensive, in-depth, and precise coverage of college algebra topics, incorporated into a framework of tested teaching strategy and combined with carefully selected pedagogical features. The book preserves the integrity of the mathematics, yet does not discourage students with material that is confusing or too rigorous. The authors teach students to master difficult problems quickly and to develop skills they'll need in future courses and in everyday life.

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R. David Gustafson is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Rock Valley College in Illinois and has also taught extensively at Rockford College and Beloit College. He is coauthor of several best-selling mathematics textbooks, including Gustafson/Frisk/Hughes' COLLEGE ALGEBRA, Gustafson/Karr/Massey's BEGINNING ALGEBRA, INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: A COMBINED APPROACH, and the Tussy/Gustafson and Tussy/Gustafson/Koenig developmental mathematics series. His numerous professional honors include Rock Valley Teacher of the Year and Rockford's Outstanding Educator of the Year. He has been very active in AMATYC as a Midwest Vice-president and has been President of IMACC, AMATYC's Illinois affiliate. He earned a Master of Arts from Rockford College in Illinois, as well as a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University.

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