Precalculus: A View of the World - Hardcover

Wells, Dave; Tilson, Lynn

 
9780024254511: Precalculus: A View of the World
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0024254517 ISBN 13: 9780024254511
Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1998

Synopsis

A text designed to precede a reform or traditional calculus course, featuring a dynamic approach to functions, use of the George Polya problem-solving process, and presentation of concepts numerically, analytically, and graphically. Real physical problems are presented in Mathematical Looking Glass sections on subjects meant to spark student interest, such as the angular velocity of a carnival ride, trigonometry and Halley's comet, and the cooling of dead bodies. Includes worked examples, exercises, chapter review questions, and a basic algebra reference. Exercises ask students to present physical situations as equations or graphs, interpret tables and graphs, and communicate mathematical ideas in writing. Students are encouraged to make their own decisions on whether to use a graphing calculator for a particular problem, and they are aided by an appendix of tips for graphing functions. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Synopsis

Presents maths using the "rule of four" by introducing concepts numerically, analytically, graphically and verbally. This text focuses on algebra as a pattern-seeking device and shows how maths is part of historical heritage.

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Publisher
Prentice Hall
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0024254517
ISBN 13 
9780024254511
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
800