Pre-Calculus (Straight Forward Large Edition)

Topics include: Introduction to Calculus: Functions; Inequalities; Solving & Graphing Polynomial & Rational Functions for Zero; Trigonometric, Exponential & Logarithmic Functions. Practice, review, and testing included.

Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1: Preliminary Ideas
Interval Notation
Absolute Value
nth Roots & Fractional Exponents
Complex Numbers

CHAPTER 2: Functions
The Idea of a Function
Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, & Dividing Functions
More Complicated Inputs
Composition of Functions
Domains & Ranges
Inverses
The Graph of a Function
Continuity
Piecewise Defined Functions

CHAPTER 3: Inequalities
Solving Inequalities from Graphs
Inequalities Involving Continuous Functions
Inequalities Involving Non-Continuous Functions

CHAPTER 4: Solving Polynomials & Rational Functions for Zero
Division of Polynomials
Synthetic Division & the Remainder Theorem
Complex Zeros
Complete Factorization of Polynomials
Zeros of Rational Functions
Summary

CHAPTER 5: Graphing Polynomials & Rational Functions
Transformations
Graphing Polynomial Functions
Graphing Rational Functions

CHAPTER 6: Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
Trigonometric Functions of Real Numbers
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric Identities
Multiple & Half Angle Formulas
Solving Trigonometric Equations

CHAPTER 7: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
Exponential Functions
Exponential Equations
Logarithms
Graphs of Logarithms & Exponential Functions
Properties of Logarithms
Solving Logarithmic & Exponential Equations
Applications

FINAL ASSESSMENT TEST


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