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Precalculus, provides a solid foundation of algebraic
and trigonometric skills necessary to achieve a mastery of calculus. The text starts
with an in-depth review of algebraic skills used throughout precalculus and then eases
into exciting new topics necessary to move forward into calculus. This text is
presented in a comprehensive and engaging style. Each topic is presented in a rigorous
and thorough manner, accompanied by several examples worked out in a step-by-step manner.
Detailed work-out notes included in the examples provide further clarification and
understanding. Definitions and theorems are clearly identified in yellow boxes throughout
the text for easy reference, while common errors are highlighted to warn students against
common pitfalls. Each chapter ends with a chapter project which encourages the student to
synthesize the important skills from the chapter and apply them to a real world application.
Technology, including Mathematica® and TI-83 Plus instruction, has been incorporated
throughout the text when appropriate.
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| Chapter 1: |
| | Number Systems and Equations and Inequalities of One Variable |
| Chapter 2: |
| | Introduction to Equations and Inequalities of Two Variables |
| Chapter 3: |
| | Relations, Functions, and Their Graphs |
| Chapter 4: |
| | Polynomial Functions |
| Chapter 5: |
| | Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
| Chapter 6: |
| | Trigonometric Functions |
| Chapter 7: |
| | Trigonometric Identities and Equations |
| Chapter 8: |
| | Additional Topics in Trigonometry |
| Chapter 9: |
| | Conic Sections |
| Chapter 10: |
| | Systems of Equations |
| Chapter 11: |
| | An Introduction to Sequences, Series, Combinatorics, and Probability |
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