Algebra & Trigonometry, Eleventh Edition

Clear, structured support for algebra and trigonometry

Algebra & Trigonometry, Eleventh Edition follows Michael Sullivan’s long-established approach to math instruction: prepare, practice, and review. The result is a textbook that is organized for steady progress rather than rushed memorization. Students move through algebra foundations, functions, polynomial and rational behavior, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, analytic trigonometry, polar coordinates, vectors, systems of equations, sequences, induction, counting, and probability.

The book’s teaching style is practical and reassuring. Concepts are introduced with clear explanations and reinforced through worked examples, closely related practice, and chapter-level review materials. That makes it a strong fit for students who want a textbook that keeps the path visible from one topic to the next.

Built around learning in stages

• Prepare for class: review earlier ideas before new material begins.
• Practice as you go: work examples and exercises that build fluency step by step.
• Review with purpose: use chapter reviews, tests, and cumulative review to keep earlier skills fresh.

What stands out in this edition

Alongside the core algebra and trigonometry content, the text includes chapter projects and graphing-utility activities that encourage application and conceptual understanding. Those features help connect symbolic manipulation with visual and real-world reasoning, which is especially useful in a course that often serves as preparation for calculus and other quantitative subjects.

A solid choice for college math students

This edition is aimed at students who need a dependable, course-ready reference for algebra and trigonometry. Its step-by-step structure, broad topic coverage, and repeated review support make it a practical companion for classroom use and independent study alike.