,College Algebra
Thirteenth Edition
R. David Gustafson
Rock Valley College
Jeffrey D. Hughes
Hinds Community College
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As authors, we’ve always seen studying mathematics as an exciting adventure and the striking hiking cover image of this thirteenth
edition continues that theme. Hiking is active and fun and sometimes challenging but as with all great adventures, you can persist
and succeed. That approach is also true of mathematics and college algebra with its joys and challenges. Actively working through
the mathematics will enable learning and with persistence there comes much joy in success. Too often, many people think that being
successful at mathematics is out of reach for them. Perhaps they internalize thoughts like “I’m not good at math” or “I’m not a math
person.” We wrote this text with that student in mind to give you confidence and as much support as possible when needed. When
you think of your coursework, approach learning mathematics with the same positive growth mindset and openness you would
have whenever you embark on any adventure. This textbook is here to support you and ensure that the rewards of the mathematics
adventure are gratifying.
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Thirteenth Edition
R. David Gustafson
Rock Valley College
Jeffrey D. Hughes
Hinds Community College
Australia ● Brazil ● Canada ● Mexico ● Singapore ● United Kingdom ● United States
Copyright 2023 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s).
Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Cengage Learning reserves the right to remove additional content at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it.
, This is an electronic version of the print textbook. Due to electronic rights restrictions,
some third party content may be suppressed. Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed
content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. The publisher reserves the right
to remove content from this title at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it. For
valuable information on pricing, previous editions, changes to current editions, and alternate
formats, please visit www.cengage.com/highered to search by ISBN#, author, title, or keyword for
materials in your areas of interest.
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text may not be available in the eBook version.
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, College Algebra, Thirteenth Edition © 2023, © 2017, © 2013
R. David Gustafson, Jeffrey D. Hughes
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SVP, Product: Erin Joyner
No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced or
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Product Director: Mark Santee right law, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
Sr. Product Manager: Rita Lombard
Unless otherwise noted, all content is Copyright © Cengage, Inc.
Content Manager: Emma Collins
Product Assistants: Tim Rogers and Samantha
Rutkowski
For product information and technology assistance, contact us at
Sr. Learning Designer: Powell Vacha Cengage Customer & Sales Support, 1-800-354-9706
WebAssign Program Manager: Ivan Corriher or support.cengage.com.
Associate Digital Project Manager: John Smigielski
For permission to use material from this text or product, submit all
Executive Marketing Manager: Tom Ziolkowski requests online at www.copyright.com.
Designer: Gaby Vinales
Manufacturing Planner: Ron Montgomery
Library of Congress Control Number: 2022900445
Production Service: MPS Limited
Student Edition
IP Analyst: Ashley Maynard ISBN: 978-0-357-72365-4
IP Project Manager: Haneef Abrar Loose-leaf Edition
Photo Researcher: Lumina Datamatics ISBN: 978-0-357-72369-2
Text Researcher: Lumina Datamatics
Cengage
Copyeditor: MPS Limited 200 Pier 4 Boulevard
Illustrator: MPS Limited Boston, MA 02210
USA
Cover Image: © Coroimage/Moment/Getty
Images
Cengage is a leading provider of customized learning solutions
Compositor: MPS Limited with employees residing in nearly 40 different countries and sales in more
than 125 countries around the world. Find your local representative at:
www.cengage.com.
To learn more about Cengage platforms and services, register or access
your online learning solution, or purchase materials for your course,
visit www.cengage.com.
About the Cover
As authors, we’ve always seen studying mathematics as an exciting adventure and the striking hiking cover image of this thirteenth
edition continues that theme. Hiking is active and fun and sometimes challenging but as with all great adventures, you can persist
and succeed. That approach is also true of mathematics and college algebra with its joys and challenges. Actively working through
the mathematics will enable learning and with persistence there comes much joy in success. Too often, many people think that being
successful at mathematics is out of reach for them. Perhaps they internalize thoughts like “I’m not good at math” or “I’m not a math
person.” We wrote this text with that student in mind to give you confidence and as much support as possible when needed. When
you think of your coursework, approach learning mathematics with the same positive growth mindset and openness you would
have whenever you embark on any adventure. This textbook is here to support you and ensure that the rewards of the mathematics
adventure are gratifying.
Printed in the United States of America
Print Number: 01 Print Year: 2022
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Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Cengage Learning reserves the right to remove additional content at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it.
