Cliffsquickreview Precalculus - Softcover

Kelley, W. Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764539841 ISBN 13: 9780764539848

Publisher: Cliff Notes, 2004

Synopsis

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Whether you're new to functions, analytic geometry, and matrices or just brushing up on those topics, CliffsQuickReview Precalculus can help. This guide introduces each topic, defines key terms, and walks you through each sample problem step-by-step. In no time, you'll be ready to tackle other concepts in this book such as

• Arithmetic and algebraic skills
• Functions and their graphs
• Polynomials, including binomial expansion
• Right and oblique angle trigonometry
• Equations and graphs of conic sections
• Matrices and their application to systems of equations

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About the Author

W. Michael Kelley taught high school math for seven years; during that time he received the Outstanding High School Mathematics Teacher award from the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Additionally, he taught calculus for five years at the college level. He currently works at the University of Maryland as an Academic Technology Coordinator for the College of Education. He runs a Web site for calculus help at www.calculus-help.com.

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About the contents:

Precalculus Prerequisites

• Algebraic properties
• Exponential, radical, polynomial, and rational expressions
• Equations, inequalities, and linear equations

Functions

• Function graphs and transformations
• Combining and composing functions
• Graphing and finding inverse functions
• Exponential and logarithmic functions

Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry

• Measuring angles and working with triangles
• Inverse trigonometric functions
• Analytic trigonometry including quadratic equations
• Vectors and trigonometry of complex numbers
• Equations and graphs of conic sections and hyperbolas

Matrices and Systems of Equations

• Two-variable, linear, and non-linear systems
• Solving systems of equations with matrices
• Inverse matrices
• Linear programming

Review and Resources

• Tear-out pocket-guide for key formulas and concepts
• Glossary of key terms
• Handy Chapter Check-ins/Chapter Checkouts introduce new concepts and test your knowledge

We take great notes?and make learning a snap

Edition details

• Publisher: Cliff Notes
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764539841
• ISBN 13: 9780764539848
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216