For courses in Algebra & Trigonometry.

Adapts to contemporary students’ varying needs

The proven approach of Sullivan and Sullivan focuses students on the fundamental skills of the course: prepare for class, practice with homework, and review the concepts.  Algebra and Trigonometry: Enhanced with Graphing Utilities fully integrates graphing utilities into topics, allowing students to explore mathematical concepts and encounter ideas usually studied in later courses. Many examples show solutions using algebra side by side with graphing techniques. Along with all college algebra material, it develops the trigonometric functions using a right triangle approach and shows how that approach is related to the unit circle approach. Graphing techniques are emphasized, including a thorough discussion of polar coordinates, parametric equations, and conics using polar coordinates. Vectors in the plane, including the dot product, sequences, induction, and the binomial theorem are also presented.

The 9th Edition is revised and refined throughout, with updated Desmos and screen captures as well as TI-84 Plus CE screens; updates exercise sets with timely and relevant scenarios; adds a new Highlighting Contemporary Mathematicians feature, and much more.