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For courses in Liberal Arts Mathematics.Helps students see the world as mathematical and meaningfulThinking Mathematically captivates students with Blitzer's distinctive, relatable voice and compelling applications, which range from the value of online classes to modeling coronavirus cases to highest paid celebrities. Understanding that most students in this course are not math majors, Blitzer shows students how truly relevant and fun math can be using current data compiled from hundreds of books, magazines and online sources. The 8th Edition updates its acclaimed exercises and examples with new topics and data and offers more interactive resources for students.Hallmark features of this titleCompelling applications with real-world data engage readers with Blitzer's distinctive, relatable voice, evident through the chapter and section openers, exercise sets, and Blitzer Bonus enrichment feature.Well-rounded exercise sets include Concept and Vocabulary Checks, more challenging Practice Plus problems, Application exercises, Explaining the Concepts, Critical Thinking exercises, Technology exercises, and Group exercises.Worked-out, annotated examples provide step-by-step solutions to help students work through "sticking points". Check Points, a similar matched problem, follow every example and give students a chance to test their understanding of the example.Brief Reviews summarize prerequisite math skills that some students may need a refresh on and appear whenever a skill is first needed.Voice balloons translate mathematical language into plain English, clarify problem-solving procedures, present alternative ways of understanding, and connect complex problems to basic concepts.New and updated features of this titleNew, relevant applications pulled from a variety of fields pique students' interest and help them see the mathematical nature of the world around them. New applications range from the COVID-19 pandemic to student college loans to smartphone use.More Brief Reviews have been added to the text's sections, with some practice exercises added to key Brief Reviews for student reinforcement.Content updates in the 8th edition include the inclusion of the use of spreadsheets in Ch. 8 (Personal Finance), discussion on logical fallacies in Ch. 3 (Logic), and the use of free online technology to help solve problems.

For courses in Precalculus. "Your world is profoundly mathematical." Robert F. Blitzer continues to support and inspire students with his engaging approach, making this a series that is beloved year after year by students and instructors alike. Blitzer's unique background in mathematics and behavioral science informs a wide range of applications, drawn from pop culture and up-to-date references, that appeal to students of all majors and connect math to students' everyday lives. Blitzer's updated MyLabTM Math course aims to help bring underprepared students up to speed, including those in corequisite courses. Integrated Review and an expanded suite of materials support corequisite courses, regardless of course format or structure. New, gradable GeoGebra Graphing Exercises create a more dynamic graphing environment, encouraging more of a paper-pencil experience, while the expanded selection of Interactive Figures helps students visualize mathematical concepts.

This manual contains completely worked-out solutions for all the odd-numbered exercises and all Check Points in the text.

Blitzer's mathematical rigor is combined with an engaging, friendly and often fun presentation for greater student appeal. Blitzer's exceptionally clear, accessible writing style combines the nuts and bolts students need with interesting and relevant examples.

Bob Blitzer has inspired thousands of students with his engaging approach to mathematics, making this beloved series the #1 in the market. Blitzer draws on his unique background in mathematics and behavioral science to present the full scope of mathematics with vivid applications in real-life situations. Students stay engaged because Blitzer often uses pop-culture and up-to-date references to connect math to students lives, showing that their world is profoundly mathematical. With the Sixth Edition, Blitzer takes student engagement to a whole new level. In addition to the multitude of exciting updates to the text and MyMathLab course, new application-based MathTalk videos allow students to think about and understand the mathematical world in a fun, yet practical way. Assessment exercises allow instructors to assign the videos and check for understanding of the mathematical concepts presented.