An open textbook covering pre-calculus including trigonometry. The first portion of the book is an investigation of functions, exploring the graphical behavior of, interpretation of, and solutions to problems involving linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The second portion of the book introduces trigonometry. Trig is introduced through an integrated circle/triangle approach. Identities are introduced in the first chapter, and revisited throughout. Likewise, solving is introduced in the second chapter and revisited more extensively in the third chapter. An emphasis is placed on modeling and interpretation, as well as the important characteristics needed in calculus.

The fastest, easiest way to master precalculus . . . by doing it!
Do logarithmic functions throw you for a loop? Does the challenge of finding an inverse function leave you overwhelmed? Does the Law of Cosines make you feel clueless? With this helpful, easy-to-follow guide, you will gain total command of these precalc concepts-and many more-in no time at all.
Precalculus: A Self-Teaching Guide includes an algebra review and complete coverage of exponential functions, log functions, and trigonometry. Whether you are studying precalculus for the first time, want to refresh your memory, or need a little help for a course, this clear, interactive primer will provide you with the skills you need. Precalculus offers a proven self-teaching approach that lets you work at your own pace-and the frequent self-tests and exercises reinforce what you've learned. Turn to this one-of-a-kind teaching tool and, before you know it, you'll be solving problems like a mathematician!

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.

Gain a strong foundation in the principles of mathematical thinking as you prepare for success in future calculus studies with PRECALCULUS: MATHEMATICS FOR CALCULUS, 8th Edition by the best-selling author team Stewart/Redlin/Watson. This latest edition offers updates within a clear, simple writing style that overcomes typical barriers to understanding. Comprehensive and evenly paced, this edition introduces both problem solving and mathematical modeling early and emphasizes these principles throughout with helpful practice and revised learning features. This edition provides complete coverage of the function concept and integrates the use of graphing technology to help you develop insights that help you better understand today's mathematical ideas. New review helps you further master the fundamentals. Online WebAssign resources are also available to provide interactive practice and assist you in reviewing key principles in preparation for calculus.

AP Pre-Calculus Breakthrough: 2024 Comprehensive Guide with Online Course
AP Pre-Calculus for Beginners is a meticulously crafted textbook designed for students preparing for the 2024 AP Pre-Calculus examination. This book stands out for its comprehensive coverage, high complexity, and alignment with the latest test guidelines. It's an indispensable resource for both beginners and those seeking to solidify their pre-calculus foundations.
Key Features:

• In-Depth Coverage: Each chapter delves into pre-calculus concepts with clarity and depth, ensuring thorough understanding. Topics range from fundamental principles to advanced applications, catering to a wide spectrum of learning needs.
• 2024 Test Guidelines Alignment: The content is updated and aligned with the 2024 AP Pre-Calculus test guidelines, providing students with relevant and current material for effective exam preparation.
• Interactive Learning Approach: Unique to this textbook is the integration of QR codes and web links in each section. These codes lead to an online platform that offers a rich array of learning tools:

• • Detailed Online Lessons: Each topic is accompanied by a comprehensive online lesson, providing a more in-depth exploration of the subject matter.
  • Illustrative Examples and Exercises: The online resource includes numerous examples and exercises that reinforce learning and provide practical applications of theoretical concepts.
  • Engaging Video Lessons: For auditory and visual learners, the book offers access to high-quality video lessons that complement the written content.
  • Downloadable Worksheets: Students can test their knowledge with a variety of worksheets, which are available for download and print.

• Answer Key: A complete answer key is provided for all questions and exercises, both in the book and online. This feature enables students to self-assess and understand their areas of strength and improvement.
• Complementary Online Course: The textbook is paired with a full-fledged online course, mirroring the book's structure. This course offers a learning experience, featuring quizzes, additional resources, and feedback to enhance understanding.

AP Pre-Calculus for Beginners is not just a textbook; it's a comprehensive learning ecosystem. It's tailored for the modern student, integrating traditional and digital learning methods to offer a well-rounded educational experience. This book is a valuable tool for anyone aiming to excel in the AP Pre-Calculus exam and build a strong foundation for future mathematical endeavors.

Ideal for self-study and classroom usage!

The eleventh edition of PRECALCULUS gives you clear explanations of math concepts, examples and exercises that relate to everyday life, and innovative technology to help you study and practice when and where you want. How Do You See It? exercises let you practice applying the concepts, and new Summarize features and Checkpoint problems reinforce your understanding of the skills you need to better prepare for tests. Free access to homework support websites CalcChat.com, CalcView.com and LarsonPrecalculus.com are there when you need them. If you are struggling with previously learned math skills, work on the Review & Refresh exercises and watch the Skills Review videos.

Practice your way to a better grade in pre-calc

Pre-Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems from all the major topics in Pre-Calculus--in the book and online! Get extra help with tricky subjects, solidify what you've already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will turn you into a pre-calc problem-solving machine, no matter what your skill level. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice.

• Work through practice problems on all Pre-Calculus topics covered in school classes
• Read through detailed explanations of the answers to build your understanding
• Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time
• Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practice

The material presented in Pre-Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as for parents and tutors looking to help supplement Pre-Calculus instruction.

Pre-Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883623) was previously published as 1,001 Pre-Calculus Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118853320). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

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Your step-by-step solution to mastering precalculus

Understanding precalculus often opens the door to learning more advanced and practical math subjects, and can also help satisfy college requisites. Precalculus Demystified, Second Edition, is your key to mastering this sometimes tricky subject.

This self-teaching guide presents general precalculus concepts first, so you'll ease into the basics. You'll gradually master functions, graphs of functions, logarithms, exponents, and more. As you progress, you'll also conquer topics such as absolute value, nonlinear inequalities, inverses, trigonometric functions, and conic sections. Clear, detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas.

It's a no-brainer You'll learn about:

• Linear questions
• Functions
• Polynomial division
• The rational zero theorem
• Logarithms
• Matrix arithmetic
• Basic trigonometry

Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advanced student, Precalculus Demystified, Second Edition, Second Edition, helps you master this essential subject.

Get the knowledge and skills you need to solve pre-calculus problems with confidence!


The quickest route to learning a subject is through a solid grounding in the basics. Rather than endless drills, this accessible guide presents an original, step-by-step approach to help you develop a better understanding of pre-calculus topics. You'll find important concepts linked together by clear explanations, invaluable exercises, and helpful worked-out problems. Once you've mastered the topics in this book, you will find yourself well-equipped to begin your calculus studies.


This book features:
- A new Trigonometry chapter that will round out your pre-calculus studies
- Clear explanations that break down concepts into easy-to-understand steps
- Stay-in-step pop-ups offering helpful advice and cautions against common errors
- Step-it-up skill-building exercises linking practice to the core steps already presented
- Worked-out solutions to all exercises that reinforce understanding of concepts

This book is designed to provide a sound foundation for subsequent mathematics and math-related courses. Chapter 1 presents a comprehensive review of basic algebraic concepts, and Chapter 2 offers a general introduction to functions and graphs. Chapters 3 through 5 are devoted to a study of trigonometry. With its early introduction, we are able to reinforce trigonometric concepts throughout the remainder of the text. Included in the text are numerous Check Your Understanding boxes with problems that challenge the student's understanding of newly introduced concepts. Detailed solutions of those problems appear in an Appendix. Exercises at the end of each section, covering the gamut of difficulty, provide ample opportunities to hone mathematical skills. Moreover, at the end of each chapter, in addition to Chapter Review Exercises there are Cumulative Review Exercises addressing topics of the current and previous chapters. Graphing calculator glimpses primarily designed to illuminate concepts appear throughout the text. In the final analysis, however, one cannot escape the fact that MATHEMATICS DOES NOT RUN ON BATTERIES A case in point: While graphing calculators can certainly graph most functions better and faster than any of us, learning to sketch them by hand requires an understanding of important concepts, and serves to reinforce those concepts. A student solutions manual with the solutions to odd-numbered exercises is also available.

The second half of the second edition of Precalculus: An Investigation of Functions. This is an open textbook, available free online. This second portion of the book introduces trigonometry. Trig is introduced through an integrated circle/triangle approach. Identities are introduced in the first chapter, and revisited throughout. Likewise, solving is introduced in the second chapter and revisted more extensively in the third chapter. As with the first part of the book, an emphasis is placed on motivating the concepts and on modeling and interpretation.

La introducción más efectiva al Cálculo

Guía de autoaprendizaje para cualquier persona que desee aprender los conceptos que preceden al Cálculo de una manera clara y concisa. Se emplea un tono de redacción bastante amigable, muchos ejercicios resueltos y propuestos, historias y hasta chistes matemáticos; apartándose del estándar clásico de los textos académicos.

Esta obra cubre todos los tópicos esenciales de Precálculo, entre ellos:

• Aritmética
• Álgebra
• Polinomios
• Geometría Analítica
• Funciones

Este libro es el resultado de varias décadas de experiencia del autor enseñando Cálculo a nivel universitario.

Características más importantes

• Adecuado para estudiantes o aspirantes de carreras de Ciencias e Ingeniería.
• Adecuado para autodidactas y entusiastas de la Ciencia y la Tecnología.
• Buen balance entre la teoría y la práctica.
• La teoría es asistida de muchos ejemplos, ejercicios resueltos.
• Más de 750 ejercicios propuestos con sus respectivas respuestas.
• Pasajes de historia de la matemática y referencias contemporáneas.
• Chistes matemáticos modernos.
• Asistido por códigos QR que enlazan a contenidos complementarios en nuestras redes sociales.

Contenido

1. Preliminares
   1. Un poquito de lógica y de conjuntos
   2. El sistema de los números reales. Axiomas de campo
   3. Radicales y exponentes racionales
   4. Algo de álgebra
   6. Ecuaciones polinómicas
   8. Axiomas de orden. Inecuaciones
   10. Valor absoluto
2. El plano cartesiano y la recta
   1. El plano cartesiano
   2. Gráficas de ecuaciones. Simetría y traslación
   3. La recta y la ecuación de primer grado
3. Las cónicas
   1. Introducción
   2. La parábola
   3. La elipse
   4. La hipérbola
   5. Ecuación general de 2 grado. Rotación de ejes
4. Funciones reales
   1. Funciones reales y sus gráficas
   2. Funciones trigonométricas
   3. Funciones de nuevas funciones conocidas
   4. Funciones inversas
   5. Funciones trigonométricas inversas
   6. Funciones exponenciales
   7. Funciones logarítmicas
   8. Aplicaciones de funciones

The new Must Know series is like a lightning bolt to the brain

Every school subject has must know ideas, or essential concepts, that lie behind it. This book will use that fact to help you learn in a unique way. Most study guides start a chapter with a set of goals, often leaving the starting point unclear. In Must Know High School Pre-calculus, however, each chapter will immediately introduce you to the must know idea, or ideas, that lie behind the new pre-calculus topic. As you learn these must know ideas, the book will show you how to apply that knowledge to solving pre-calculus problems.

Focused on the essential concepts of pre-calculus subjects, this accessible guide will help you develop a solid understanding of the subject quickly and painlessly. Clear explanations are accompanied by numerous examples and followed with more challenging aspects of pre-calculus. Practical exercises close each chapter and will instill you with confidence in your growing pre-calculus skills.

Must Know High School Pre-calculus features:

- Each chapter begins with the must know ideas behind the new topic
- Extensive examples illustrate these must know ideas
- Students learn how to apply this new knowledge to problem solving
- 250 practical review questions instill confidence
- IRL (In Real Life) sidebars present real-life examples of the subject at work in culture, science, and history
- Special BTW (By the Way) sidebars provide study tips, exceptions to the rule, and issues students should pay extra attention to
- Bonus app includes 100 flashcards to reinforce what students have learned

High School Math Made Understandable Book 3: Math 9, 10, 11, and 12, covers most of the material and concepts that is covered throughout High School. High School Math Made Understandable Book 3 assumes you know nothing about Algebra, and starts by helping you build a foundation of basic Algebra skills, before moving on to more complex topics that will prove useful throughout High School. It covers the following topics: Algebra(Intro), Trigonometry(Intro), Geometry, Radicals and Exponents, Linear Equations and Functions, Trigonometry, Quadratic Functions, Quadratic Equations, Radical Expressions, Rational Expressions, Absolute Value and Reciprocal Functions, Linear and Quadratic Inequalities, Transformations of Functions, Radical and Rational Functions, Polynomials, Exponents and Logarithms, Circular Functions, Trigonometric Equations and Identities, and it also includes a brief bonus chapter on Interval notation. What makes this book unique is that the answers at the back of the book have the full solutions as well, so if you got the wrong answer, you will know where you went wrong!

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value--this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.

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Prepare. Practice. Review.

Mike Sullivan's time-tested approach focuses students on the fundamental skills they need for the course: preparing for class, practicing with homework, and reviewing the concepts. The Tenth Edition has evolved to meet today's course needs.

With this new edition, Mike Sullivan has developed MyMathLab features to help better prepare students and get them thinking more visually and conceptually. Features like Getting Ready exercises, Video Assessment exercises Enhanced Graphing Functionality and Skills for Success modules benefit student learning. Also, by implementing the New Guided Lecture notes that focus students on the important concepts and help structure studying, students will have the most effective tools to succeed.

Personalize learning with MyMathLab

MyMathLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them absorb course material and understand difficult concepts.

PreCalculus Simplified: Your Journey to Mathematical Excellence!
Pre-Calculus for Beginners is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide designed to help students build a strong foundation in pre-calculus mathematics. Whether you're a high school student preparing for college-level math courses or an adult learner looking to refresh your pre-calculus knowledge, this book offers a clear and accessible approach to mastering essential pre-calculus concepts.
Key Features:

• Thorough Coverage of Pre-Calculus Concepts: This book covers all the fundamental topics of pre-calculus, making it suitable for beginners with little to no prior mathematical background. From algebraic functions and trigonometry to polynomial equations and limits, you'll find everything you need to succeed in your pre-calculus studies.
• Online Course Integration: To enhance your learning experience, Pre-Calculus for Beginners comes with a corresponding online course. This integration allows you to access additional resources and materials that complement the book's content seamlessly.
• Interactive Learning with QR Codes: Each topic in the book is accompanied by a QR code. Scan the code with your smartphone or tablet, and it will take you to a dedicated webpage with in-depth lessons related to the topic. This interactive feature provides an engaging way to reinforce your understanding of the material.
• Comprehensive Learning Resources: The linked webpages offer a wealth of resources, including detailed lessons, worked examples, a variety of exercises, and video lessons. These resources cater to different learning preferences, allowing you to choose the method that suits you best.
• Practice Worksheets: To help you practice and test your knowledge, you'll find worksheets related to each topic. These worksheets offer a range of problems to solve, allowing you to build your skills incrementally.
• Answers Provided: While the book doesn't provide step-by-step instructions, it does offer a valuable feature-answers to all the exercises and problems. This allows you to check your work and track your progress independently.

Pre-Calculus for Beginners is more than just a traditional textbook; it's a comprehensive learning package that combines the convenience of a physical book with the interactivity of an online course. Whether you're learning on your own or in a classroom setting, this resource-rich book and its associated online course will empower you to master pre-calculus mathematics and build a strong mathematical foundation for future studies. Start your pre-calculus journey today with Pre-Calculus for Beginners.

Ideal for self-study and classroom usage!

The first half of the second edition of Precalculus: An Investigation of Functions. This is an open textbook, available free online. This first portion of the book (Chapters 1-4) is an investigation of functions, exploring the graphical behavior of, interpretation of, and solutions to problems involving linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. An emphasis is placed on modeling and interpretation, as well as the important characteristics needed in calculus.

Expanding Mathematical Toolbox: Interweaving Topics, Problems, and Solutions offers several topics from different mathematical disciplines and shows how closely they are related. The purpose of this book is to direct the attention of readers who have an interest in and talent for mathematics to engaging and thought-provoking problems that should help them change their ways of thinking, entice further exploration and possibly lead to independent research and projects in mathematics. In spite of the many challenging problems, most solutions require no more than a basic knowledge covered in a high-school math curriculum.

To shed new light on a deeper appreciation for mathematical relationships, the problems are selected to demonstrate techniques involving a variety of mathematical ideas. Included are some interesting applications of trigonometry, vector algebra and Cartesian coordinate system techniques, and geometrical constructions and inversion in solving mechanical engineering problems and in studying models explaining non-Euclidean geometries.

This book is primarily directed at secondary school teachers and college professors. It will be useful in teaching mathematical reasoning because it emphasizes how to teach students to think creatively and strategically and how to make connections between math disciplines. The text also can be used as a resource for preparing for mathematics Olympiads. In addition, it is aimed at all readers who want to study mathematics, gain deeper understanding and enhance their problem-solving abilities. Readers will find fresh ideas and topics offering unexpected insights, new skills to expand their horizons and an appreciation for the beauty of mathematics.

AP Precalculus: Student Edition is a collection of lessons and activities for every topic in the AP Precalculus course that will be assessed on the AP exam. Each lesson or activity comes with a homework assignment with questions similar to those that will appear on the AP exam. A corresponding teachers' guide and solutions manual, AP Precalculus: The Teacher's Compendium, is available separately.