Algebra And Trigonometry-Openstax.pdf

Algebra and Trigonometrysenior contributing authorJay abramson,arizona state UniversityThe following faculty contributed to the development of OpenStax Precalculus,the text from which this product was updated and derived.Honorable MentionNina Alketa,Cecil CollegeKiran Bhutani,Catholic University of AmericaBrandie Biddy,Cecil CollegeLisa Blank,Lyme Central SchoolBryan Blount,Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeJessica Bolz,The Bryn Mawr SchoolSheri Boyd,Rollins CollegeSarah Brewer,Alabama School of Math and ScienceCharles Buckley,St.Gregorys UniversityMichael Cohen,Hofstra UniversityKenneth Crane,Texarkana CollegeRachel Cywinski,Alamo CollegesNathan CzubaSrabasti Dutta,Ashford UniversityKristy Erickson,Cecil CollegeNicole Fernandez,Georgetown University/Kent State UniversityDavid French,Tidewater Community CollegeDouglas Furman,SUNY UlsterLance Hemlow,Raritan Valley Community CollegeErinn Izzo,Nicaragua Christian AcademyJohn JaffeJerry Jared,Blue Ridge SchoolStan Kopec,Mount Wachusett Community CollegeKathy KovacsCynthia Landrigan,Erie Community CollegeSara Lenhart,Christopher Newport UniversityWendy Lightheart,Lane Community CollegeJoanne Manville,Bunker Hill Community CollegeKarla McCavit,Albion CollegeCynthia McGinnis,Northwest Florida State CollegeLana Neal,University of Texas at AustinRhonda Porter,Albany State UniversitySteven Purtee,Valencia CollegeWilliam Radulovich,Florida State College JacksonvilleAlice Ramos,Bethel CollegeNick Reynolds,Montgomery Community CollegeAmanda Ross,A.A.Ross Consulting and Research,LLCErica Rutter,Arizona State UniversitySutandra Sarkar,Georgia State UniversityWilly Schild,Wentworth Institute of TechnologyTodd Stephen,Cleveland State UniversityScott Sykes,University of West GeorgiaLinda Tansil,Southeast Missouri State UniversityJohn Thomas,College of Lake CountyDiane Valade,Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAllen Wolmer,Atlanta Jewish AcademyAbout Our TeamSenior Contributing AuthorJay Abramson has been teaching Algebra and Trigonometry for 33 years,the last 14 at Arizona State University,where he is a principal lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Statistics.His accomplishments at ASU include co-developing the uni-versitys first hybrid and online math courses as well as an extensive library of video lectures and tutorials.In addition,he has served as a contributing author for two of Pearson Educations math programs,NovaNet Precalculus and Trigonometry.Prior to coming to ASU,Jay taught at Texas State Technical College and Amarillo College.He received Teacher of the Year awards at both institutions.Contributing Authors Valeree Falduto,Palm Beach State College Rachael Gross,Towson University David Lippman,Pierce College Melonie Rasmussen,Pierce College Rick Norwood,East Tennessee State University Nicholas Belloit,Florida State College Jacksonville Jean-Marie Magnier,Springfield Technical Community College Harold Whipple Christina Fernandez Reviewers Phil Clark,Scottsdale Community College Michael Cohen,Hofstra University Charles Conrad,Volunteer State Community College David French,Tidewater Community College Matthew Goodell,SUNY Ulster Lance Hemlow,Raritan Valley Community College Dongrin Kim,Arizona State University Cynthia Landrigan,Eerie Community College Wendy Lightheart,Lane Community College Chinenye Ofodile,Albany State University Carl Penziul,Tompkins-Cortland Community College Sandra Nite,Texas A&M University Eugenia Peterson,Richard J.Daley College Rhonda Porter,Albany State University Michael Price,University of Oregon Steven Purtee,Valencia College William Radulovich,Florida State College Jacksonville Camelia Salajean,City Colleges of Chicago Katy Shields,Oakland Community College Nathan Schrenk,ECPI University Pablo Suarez,Delaware State University Allen Wolmer,Atlanta Jewish AcademyOpenStaxOpenStax provides free,peer-reviewed,openly licensed textbooks for introductory college and Advanced Placement courses and low-cost,personalized courseware that helps students learn.A nonprofit ed tech initiative based at Rice University,were committed to helping students access the tools they need to complete their courses and meet their educational goals.Rice UniversityOpenStax and OpenStax CNX are initiatives of Rice University.As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education,Rice University aspires to path-breaking research,unsurpassed teaching,and contributions to the betterment of our world.It seeks to fulfill this mission by cultivating a diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor.Foundation SupportOpenStax is grateful for the tremendous support of our sponsors.Without their strong engagement,the goal of free access to high-quality textbooks would remain just a dream.Laura and John Arnold Foundation(LJAF)actively seeks opportunities to invest in organizations and thought leaders that have a sincere interest in implementing fundamental changes that not only yield immediate