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This edition of the highly successful textbook contains an even wider variety of authentic applications to motivate the study of mathematical topics. The number of medium-level and challenging problems has been greatly increased to develop problem-solving skills. Features an expanded use of technology and a greater emphasis on visualization. New to this version: 130+ figures, an introductory section which covers basic terminology and concepts of differential equations, a chapter on conic sections, polar coordinates and parametric equations.