Written and reviewed by a team of highly experienced instructors, College Algebra provides a comprehensive and multilayered exploration of algebraic principles. Te text is suitable for a typical introductory algebra course, and was developed to be used fexibly. While the breadth of topics may go beyond what an instructor would cover, the modular approach and the richness of content ensures that the book meets the needs of a variety of programs. 

College Algebra guides and supports students with difering levels of preparation and experience with mathematics. Ideas are presented as clearly as possible, and progress to more complex understandings with considerable reinforcement along the way. A wealth of examples—usually several dozen per chapter—ofer detailed, conceptual explanations, in order to build in students a strong, cumulative foundation in the material before asking them to apply what they’ve learned.