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Informationen zum Autor Mary Jane Sterling aught algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years. She is the author of several For Dummies books, including Algebra Workbook For Dummies, Algebra II For Dummies, and Algebra II Workbook For Dummies. Klappentext Make sense of logarithms and exponentials Understand functions and solve linear equations Graph algebraic and trig functionsGet ahead in pre-calculusGetting a handle on pre-calculus can feel a bit daunting, but this accessible, hands-on guide makes it easier than ever. By presenting the essential topics in a clear and concise manner, the book helps you improve your understanding of pre-calculus and become prepared for upper-level math courses-in a snap!Inside... Sharpen your algebraic skills Identify and conquer challenging processes Review angles and their properties Establish trig identities Work with conic sections Solve systems of equations Zusammenfassung Get ahead in pre-calculusPre-calculus courses have become increasingly popular with 35 percent of students in the U.S. taking the course in middle or high school. Often, completion of such a course is a prerequisite for calculus and other upper level mathematics courses.Pre-Calculus For Dummies is an invaluable resource for students enrolled in pre-calculus courses. By presenting the essential topics in a clear and concise manner, the book helps students improve their understanding of pre-calculus and become prepared for upper level math courses. Provides fundamental information in an approachable manner Includes fresh example problems Practical explanations mirror today's teaching methods* Offers relevant cultural referencesWhether used as a classroom aid or as a refresher in preparation for an introductory calculus course, this book is one you'll want to have on hand to perform your very best. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Pre-Calculus 5Chapter 1: Pre-Pre-Calculus 7Chapter 2: Playing with Real Numbers 19Chapter 3: The Building Blocks of Pre-Calculus Functions 31Chapter 4: Operating on Functions 49Chapter 5: Digging Out and Using Roots to Graph Polynomial Functions 69Chapter 6: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 97Part 2: The Essentials of Trigonometry 117Chapter 7: Circling in on Angles 119Chapter 8: Simplifying the Graphing and Transformation of Trig Functions 149Chapter 9: Identifying with Trig Identities: The Basics 181Chapter 10: Advanced Identities: Your Keys to Success 201Chapter 11: Taking Charge of Oblique Triangles with the Laws of Sines and Cosines 223Part 3: Analytic Geometry and System Solving 243Chapter 12: Plane Thinking: Complex Numbers and Polar Coordinates 245Chapter 13: Creating Conics by Slicing Cones 263Chapter 14: Streamlining Systems, Managing Variables 295Chapter 15: Sequences, Series, and Expanding Binomials for the Real World 327Chapter 16: Onward to Calculus 351Part 4: The Part of Tens 367Chapter 17: Ten Polar Graphs 369Chapter 18: Ten Habits to Adjust before Calculus 375Index 383...
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Mary Jane Sterling aught algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years. She is the author of several For Dummies books, including Algebra Workbook For Dummies, Algebra II For Dummies, and Algebra II Workbook For Dummies.
Klappentext
Get ahead in pre-calculus Pre-calculus courses have become increasingly popular with 35 percent of students in the U.S. taking the course in middle or high school. Often, completion of such a course is a prerequisite for calculus and other upper level mathematics courses. Pre-Calculus For Dummies is an invaluable resource for students enrolled in pre-calculus courses. By presenting the essential topics in a clear and concise manner, the book helps students improve their understanding of pre-calculus and become prepared for upper level math courses. Provides fundamental information in an approachable manner Includes fresh example problems Practical explanations mirror today's teaching methods Offers relevant cultural references Whether used as a classroom aid or as a refresher in preparation for an introductory calculus course, this book is one you'll want to have on hand to perform your very best.
Inhalt
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Pre-Calculus 5 Chapter 1: Pre-Pre-Calculus 7 Chapter 2: Playing with Real Numbers 19 Chapter 3: The Building Blocks of Pre-Calculus Functions 31 Chapter 4: Operating on Functions 49 Chapter 5: Digging Out and Using Roots to Graph Polynomial Functions 69 Chapter 6: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 97 Part 2: The Essentials of Trigonometry 117 Chapter 7: Circling in on Angles 119 Chapter 8: Simplifying the Graphing and Transformation of Trig Functions 149 Chapter 9: Identifying with Trig Identities: The Basics 181 Chapter 10: Advanced Identities: Your Keys to Success 201 Chapter 11: Taking Charge of Oblique Triangles with the Laws of Sines and Cosines 223 Part 3: Analytic Geometry and System Solving 243 Chapter 12: Plane Thinking: Complex Numbers and Polar Coordinates 245 Chapter 13: Creating Conics by Slicing Cones 263 Chapter 14: Streamlining Systems, Managing Variables 295 Chapter 15: Sequences, Series, and Expanding Binomials for the Real World 327 Chapter 16: Onward to Calculus 351 Part 4: The Part of Tens 367 Chapter 17: Ten Polar Graphs 369 Chapter 18: Ten Habits to Adjust before Calculus 375 Index 383