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.<br><br>Table Of Contents<br>CHAPTER 1: Preliminary Ideas<br>Interval Notation<br>Absolute Value<br>nth Roots & Fractional Exponents<br>Complex Numbers<br><br>CHAPTER 2: Functions<br>The Idea of a Function<br>Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, & Dividing Functions<br>More Complicated Inputs<br>Composition of Functions<br>Domains & Ranges<br>Inverses<br>The Graph of a Function<br>Continuity<br>Piecewise Defined Functions<br><br>CHAPTER 3: Inequalities<br>Solving Inequalities from Graphs<br>Inequalities Involving Continuous Functions<br>Inequalities Involving Non-Continuous Functions<br><br>CHAPTER 4: Solving Polynomials & Rational Functions for Zero<br>Division of Polynomials<br>Synthetic Division & the Remainder Theorem<br>Complex Zeros<br>Complete Factorization of Polynomials<br>Zeros of Rational Functions<br>Summary<br><br>CHAPTER 5: Graphing Polynomials & Rational Functions<br>Transformations<br>Graphing Polynomial Functions<br>Graphing Rational Functions<br><br>CHAPTER 6: Trigonometric Functions<br>Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle<br>Trigonometric Functions of Real Numbers<br>Inverse Trigonometric Functions<br>Graphs of Trigonometric Functions<br>Trigonometric Identities<br>Multiple & Half Angle Formulas<br>Solving Trigonometric Equations<br><br>CHAPTER 7: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions<br>Exponential Functions<br>Exponential Equations<br>Logarithms<br>Graphs of Logarithms & Exponential Functions<br>Properties of Logarithms<br>Solving Logarithmic & Exponential Equations<br>Applications<br><br>FINAL ASSESSMENT TEST<br><br><br>ANSWERS