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Students begin college algebra and trigonometry classes with widely varying backgrounds. Some haven't take a math course in several years and may need to spend time reviewing prerequisite topics, while others are ready to jump right into new and challenging material. In Chapter P and in some of the early sections of other chapters, we have provided review material in such a way that it can be used or omitted as appropriate for your course.In addition, students may follow several paths after completing a college algebra and trigonometry course. Many will continue their study of mathematics in courses such as finite mathematics, statistics and calculus. For others, college algebra and trigonometry may be their last mathematics course.

Responding to the current and future needs of all the these students was essential in creating this course. We introduce each exercise set with several concept exercises. These exercises consist of fill-in-the-blanks and true-false exercises. They are not computation-reliant, but rather test whether students have absorbed the basic concepts and vocabulary of the section. Exercise asking students to extrapolate information form a given graph now appear in much greater number and depth throughout the course. We continue to present our content in a systematic way that illustrates how to study and what to review.

 Jogindar Ratti