Publisher's Synopsis
Brush up on algebra and trig concepts and get a glimpse of calculus
Understand the principles and problems of pre–calculus
Getting ready for calculus, but feel confused? Have no fear! This unintimidating, hands–on guide walks you through all the essential topics, from absolute value and quadratic equations to logarithms and exponential functions to trig identities and matrix operations. You′ll understand the concepts — not just the number crunching — and see how to perform all tasks, from graphing to tackling proofs.
- Apply the major theorems and formulas
Graph trig functions like a pro
Find trig values on the unit circle
Tackle analytic geometry
Identify function limits and continuity
