College Algebra: Concepts and Models

College Algebra: Concepts and Models was the first college algebra text to be developed specifically for students who may not be proceeding on to calculus or upper-level math courses, but who need a solid understanding of algebra for their social sciences and liberal arts majors. It encourages student understanding of algebra through the use of modeling techniques and real-data applications. Optional use of technology is carefully integrated throughout the text.

• A text-specific web site offers instructor and student resources, including chapter-by-chapter online tutorials for the student. Also available on the web site are the Programs appendix and Career Interviews section.
• Chapter Openers and Chapter Projects have been updated to reflect current topics and data.
• Section Openers now include a set of learning objectives for each section.
• Real Data Application examples have been updated or replaced with new applications.
• Technology Boxes have been revised to remove references to specific programs or calculator models.
• Exercise Sets include additional and updated skill exercises and applications.
• Chapter Summaries have been rewritten to link the section objectives to the Review Exercises.