College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences emphasizes problem solving in meaningful settings. The authors use modeling, applications, and real-data problems to help you develop the skills you'll need to become an adept problem solver in your future courses and career.
In the 6th Edition, the Algebra Toolbox feature has been strengthened and expanded to reflect corequisite course content. New Preparing for Calculus sections in Chapters 1 through 6 provide problems that demonstrate how you can use your new knowledge in a calculus course.
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