College Algebra Essentials

Robert Blitzer

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Pearson
11 August 2025

Algebra; Calculus & mathematical analysis; Educational material

For courses in College Algebra.

Show students that our world is profoundly mathematical

Bob Blitzer continues to inspire students with his engaging approach to mathematics, making this beloved series the #1 in the market year after year. Blitzer draws on his unique background in mathematics and behavioral science to present a wide range of vivid applications in real-life situations. Students of all majors stay engaged because Blitzer uses pop culture and up-to-date references to connect math to students’ lives, showing that our world is profoundly mathematical.

With the new edition, Blitzer takes student engagement with the mathematical world to a whole new level – drawing from applications across all fields as well as topics that are of interest to any college student (including student loan debt, grade inflation, sleep hours of college students). Applications are also brought to life online in a new, assignable video series that explore the entertaining and mathematical Blitzer Bonus boxes. This revision also aims to help more students to succeed in the course with just-in-time support in the text – such as Brief Review of prerequisite topics, Achieving Success boxes, and Retain the Concepts exercises.

By: Robert Blitzer
Imprint: Pearson
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1.420kg
ISBN: 9780134469294
ISBN 10: 0134469291
Pages: 720
Publication Date: 11 August 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Replaced By: 9780137308453
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

P. Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra 1. Equations and Inequalities 2. Functions and Graphs 3. Polynomial and Rational Functions 4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 5. Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Bob Blitzer is a native of Manhattan and received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in mathematics and psychology (minor: English literature) from the City College of New York. His unusual combination of academic interests led him toward a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Miami and a doctorate in behavioral sciences from Nova University. Bob’s love for teaching mathematics was nourished for nearly 30 years at Miami Dade College, where he received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College and an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. In addition to College Algebra, Bob has written textbooks covering developmental mathematics, introductory algebra, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, algebra and trigonometry, precalculus, and liberal arts mathematics, all published by Pearson. When not secluded in his Northern California writer’s cabin, Bob can be found hiking the beaches and trails of Point Reyes National Seashore and tending to the chores required by his beloved entourage of horses, chickens, and irritable roosters.