College Algebra Enhanced with Graphing Utilities

by Michael Sullivan

"The Sullivan Enhanced with Graphing Utilities" series fully integrates the graphing calculator. These widely adopted books are known for their precise careful presentation of mathematics. This precision permeates the book and is particularly evident in the examples, pedagogy and exercises. This book includes coverage of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. In addition, this book discusses the zeros of a polynomial function, systems of equations and inequalities, probability, and conics. For anyone who needs to brush up on everyday or business-related mathematics.

880 pages, Hardcover

First published April 28, 2008

About the author

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Father of Professor of Mathematics Michael Sullivan III.

Michael Sullivan, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Chicago State University, received a Ph.D. in mathematics from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mike taught at Chicago State for 35 years before recently retiring.

Mike is a member of the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America. He is a past president of the Text and Academic Authors Association and is currently Treasurer of its Foundation. He is a member of the TAA Council of Fellows and was awarded the TAA Mike Keedy award in 1997 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. In addition, he represents TAA on the Authors Coalition of America.

Mike has been writing textbooks for more than 35 years. He has authored or co-authored over fifty books and currently has 15 books in print.

Mike has four children, all of whom are involved with mathematics or publishing. His son Michael Sullivan III also teaches college mathematics, and is his coauthor on two precalculus series.