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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
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| Number Systems and Equations and Inequalities of One Variable |
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| Introduction to Equations and Inequalities
of Two Variables |
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| Relations, Functions, and Their
Graphs |
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| Polynomial Functions |
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| Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
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| Trigonometric Functions |
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| Trigonometric Identities and Equations |
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| Additional Topics in Trigonometry |
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| Conic Sections |
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| Systems of Equations |
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| An Introduction to Sequences,
Series, Combinatorics, and Probability |
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