Title:
Schaum's outline of theory and problems of precalculus
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Series:
Schaum's outline
Publication Information:
New York : McGraw-Hill, 1998
ISBN:
9780070572614
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Summary
Summary
This text reviews algebra and trigonometry and prepares students for first year calculus courses at university. It shows in simple steps how to apply the basic principles to actual problems, and is suitable for struggling students who want to master the basics before starting a university level calculus course.
Table of Contents
Polynomials |
Exponents |
Rational and Radical Expresions |
Linear and Non-Linear Equations |
Linear and Non-Linear Inequalities |
Absolute Value in Equations and Inequalities |
Analytic Geometry |
Functions |
Linear Functions |
Transformations and Graphs |
Quadratic Functions |
Algebra of Functions |
Polynomial Functions |
Rational Functions |
Algebraic Functions; Variations |
Exponential Functions |
Logarithmic Functions |
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations |
Trigonometric Functions |
Graphs of Trigonometric Functions |
Angles |
Trigonometric Identities and Equations |
Sum, Difference, Multiple, and Half-Angle Formulas |
Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
Triangles |
Vectors |
Polar Coordinates; Parametric Equations |
Trigonometric Form of Complex Numbers |
Systems of Linear Equations |
Gaussian and Gauss-Jordan Elimination |
Partial Fraction Decomposition |
Non-Linear Systems of Equations |
Introduction to Matrix Algebra |
Matrix Multiplication and Inverses |
Determinants and Cramer's Rule |
Loci; Parabolas |
Ellipses and Hyperbolas |
Rotation of Axes |
Conic Sections |
Sequences and Series |
The Principle of Mathematical Induction |
Special Sequences and Series |
The Binomial Theorem |