College Algebra

Front-to-back study of College Algebra, 2nd Edition by Julie Miller & Donna Gerken. 860 pages. Teacher’s Edition with worked solutions.

Course Overview

Textbook

Miller & Gerken, College Algebra 2e

Pages

860

Chapters

9 (R + 1-8)

Sections

56

Target

Foundation for Calculus

Chapter Progress

Ch Title Sections Status

R

Review of Prerequisites

6

In Progress

1

Equations and Inequalities

8

[ ] Not Started

2

Functions and Relations

8

[ ] Not Started

3

Polynomial and Rational Functions

7

[ ] Not Started

4

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

6

[ ] Not Started

5

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

6

[ ] Not Started

6

Matrices and Determinants

5

[ ] Not Started

7

Analytic Geometry (Conics)

3

[ ] Not Started

8

Sequences, Series, and Probability

7

[ ] Not Started

Total: 56 sections

Quick Reference

Formula Reference Card — All key formulas in one page.

Study Approach

  1. Read the textbook section

  2. Work through examples by hand

  3. Fill in notes in the section page

  4. Complete practice problems

  5. Write summary observations

Resources

Textbook Location

Principia/02_Assets/LRN-COLLEGE-ALGEBRA-PANDOC/textbook/Miller-Gerken-College-Algebra-2e-TE.pdf

LaTeX Reference

Principia/02_Assets/LRN-COLLEGE-ALGEBRA-LATEX/

Why This Course

College Algebra is the foundation for:

  • Calculus (limits, derivatives, integrals)

  • Linear Algebra (matrices, transformations)

  • Statistics (probability, distributions)

  • Computer Science (discrete math, algorithms)

Master these fundamentals and everything else builds naturally.