Precalculus

By Robert Blitzer

This book presents the traditional content of the entire Precalculus series in a manner that answers the age-old question of “When will I ever use this?” Highlighting truly relevant applications, this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131491601
• ISBN13: 9780131491601
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Weight: 3.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A wonderful textbook for all math levels.

Blitzer's text gives a clear comprehensive explanation of various topics in precalculus without the vagueness that normally comes with a mathematics textbook. If you are not familiar with your math vocabulary, this is an excellent book to read to give you a foundation for your future math classes. The example problems give a step-by-step detail of how to apply concepts to solving the problem, and it gives a similar check point problem using the same steps immediately following to test your comprehension of the example problem. For the math sophisticated reader, it provides theorems and proofs occasionally, but does not intimidate the reader with them. The only downside to blitzer's text is that it generally lacks difficult problems in many sections. Perfect for self-study.

Simply the Best

This is the best textbook on precalculus on the market. Overall, the explanations are very clear, there are plenty of examples to work from, and as with most textbooks the answer to every other question is in the back of the book. The CD that comes with the text is also a huge help, as you get to see an instructor work through problems step by step, and not just a few problems, 20-30 per chapter. Blitzer also has a website where if you feel there weren't enough problems in the book, you can work more online. The only problem I had with this textbook is that it fell apart after one semester and it appeared other students had the same problem. Its simply too big without the proper binding. However if that doesn't bother you, this is simply the best precalculus textbook on the market.

Excellent!

I used this book instead of listening to the teacher's lectures and I did really great in the class! This is a great book to use in class and study form it alone!