Wheater, Carolyn C., author.
Easy pre-calculus step-by-step : master high-frequency concepts and skills for precalc proficiency-fast / Carolyn C. Wheater. - Second edition. - New York : McGraw-Hill Education, c2019. - x, 390 pages ; 23 cm
Includes index.
1 - Graphs and the graphing calculator 2 - Functions 3 - Quadratic functions 4 - Polynomial functions 5 - Rational functions 6 - Conic sections 7 - Exponential and logarithmic functions 8 - Radical functions 9 - Systems of equations 10 - Matrices and determinants 11 - Triangle trigonometry 12 - Trigonometric functions 13 - Polar and parametric equations 14 - Transformations 15 - Rotating conics 16 - Complex numbers 17 - Limits 18 - Sequences and series
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
In English text.
978-1-260-13511-4
Calculus.
Calculus--Problems, exercises, etc.
QA303.2 / W44 2019
Easy pre-calculus step-by-step : master high-frequency concepts and skills for precalc proficiency-fast / Carolyn C. Wheater. - Second edition. - New York : McGraw-Hill Education, c2019. - x, 390 pages ; 23 cm
Includes index.
1 - Graphs and the graphing calculator 2 - Functions 3 - Quadratic functions 4 - Polynomial functions 5 - Rational functions 6 - Conic sections 7 - Exponential and logarithmic functions 8 - Radical functions 9 - Systems of equations 10 - Matrices and determinants 11 - Triangle trigonometry 12 - Trigonometric functions 13 - Polar and parametric equations 14 - Transformations 15 - Rotating conics 16 - Complex numbers 17 - Limits 18 - Sequences and series
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
In English text.
978-1-260-13511-4
Calculus.
Calculus--Problems, exercises, etc.
QA303.2 / W44 2019