Title:
Pre-calculus all-in-one / by Mary Jane Sterling.
ISBN:
9781394201242
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Publication Information:
Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2024]
©2024
Physical Description:
xvi, 597 pages : illustrations (black & white) ; 26 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Unit 1: Getting started with pre-calculus -- Unit 2: Getting the grip on graphing -- Unit 3: The essentials of trigonometry -- Unit 4: Identities and special triangles -- Unit 5: Analytic geometry -- Unit 6: Systems, sequences, and series -- Unit 7: Onward to calculus.
Unit 1: Getting started with pre-calculus. Preparing for pre-calculus ; Operating with real numbers ; Cementing the building blocks of pre-calculus functions ; Operating on functions -- Unit 2: Getting the grip on graphing. Graphing polynomial functions ; Exponential and logarithmic functions ; Piece-wise and greatest-integer functions -- Unit 3: The essentials of trigonometry. Circling in on angles ; Homing in on the friendliest angles ; Picturing basic trig unctions and reciprocal functions ; Graphing and transforming trig functions -- Unit 4: Identities and special triangles. Identifying with trig identities: the basics ; Advancing with advanced identities ; Getting the slant on oblique triangles -- Unit 5: Analytic geometry. Coordinating with complex numbers ; Warming up to polar coordinates ; Relating conics to sliced cones -- Unit 6: Systems, sequences, and series. Streamlining systems of equations ; Making matrices work ; Sequences and series ; Expanding binomials for the real world -- Unit 7: Onward to calculus. Lining up the tools ; Proceeding with successful procedures.
Summary:
The easy way to understand and retain all the concepts taught in pre-calculus classes Pre-Calculus All-in-One For Dummies is a great resource if you want to do you best in Pre-Calculus. Packed with lessons, examples, and practice problems in the book, plus extra chapter quizzes online, it gives you absolutely everything you need to succeed in pre-calc. Unlike your textbook, this book presents the essential topics clearly and concisely, so you can really understand the stuff you learn in class, score high on your tests (including the AP Pre-Calculus exam!), and get ready to confidently move ahead to upper-level math courses. And if you need a refresher before launching into calculus, look no further--this book has your back. Review what you learned in algebra and geometry, then dig into pre-calculus Master logarithms, exponentials, conic sections, linear equations, and beyond Get easy-to-understand explanations that match the methods your teacher uses Learn clever shortcuts, test-taking tips, and other hacks to make your life easier Pre-Calculus All-in-One For Dummies is the must-have resource for students who need to review for exams or just want a little (or a lot of!) extra help understanding what's happening in class.
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OCLC Number:
on1402256409
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