This is a text in basic mathematics with multiple uses for either high school or college level courses. Readers will get a firm foundation in basic principles of mathematics which are necessary to know in order to go ahead in calculus, linear algebra or other topics. The subject matter is clearly covered and the author develops concepts so the reader can see how one subject matter can relate and grow into another.

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1 Numbers.- 2 Linear Equations.- 3 Real Numbers.- 4 Quadratic Equations Interlude On Logic and Mathematical Expressions.- Interlude On Logic and Mathematical Expressions.- 5 Distance and Angles.- 6 Isometries.- 7 Area and Applications.- 8 Coordinates and Geometry.- 9 Operations on Points.- 10 Segments, Rays, and Lines.- 11 Trigonometry.- 12 Some Analytic Geometry.- 13 Functions.- 14 Mappings.- 15 Complex Numbers.- 16 Induction and Summations.- 17 Determinants.