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Precalculus

Cynthia Young

ISBN #9780470904138

2nd Edition

6,378 Questions

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Summary

Precalculus is a comprehensive textbook that builds a solid foundation in mathematical principles and problem-solving techniques essential for advanced studies. It begins with a review of equations and inequalities before introducing functions, graphing techniques, and the behavior of polynomial and rational functions. As the material progresses, readers explore exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions along with analytic trigonometry, vectors, and complex numbers, which are critical for understanding dynamic systems and real-world applications. The book rounds out its thorough treatment with topics on systems of equations, conic sections, parametric equations, and sequences and series, thereby equipping students with a versatile toolkit for tackling higher-level mathematics and related disciplines.

Chapters & Topics Covered

Chapter 0

Review: Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 1

Functions and Their Graphs

Chapter 2

Polynomial and Rational Functions

Chapter 3

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Chapter 4

Trigonometric Functions of Angles

Chapter 5

Trigonometric Functions of Real Numbers

Chapter 6

Analytic Trigonometry

Chapter 7

Vectors, the Complex Plane, and Polar Coordinates

Chapter 8

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 9

Conics, Systems of Nonlinear Equations and Inequalities, and Parametric Equations

Chapter 10

Sequences and Series

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Refer to the triangle in the drawing to find the indicated trigonometric function values. Rationalize any denominators containing radicals that you encounter in the answers. $$\cos \theta$$

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Find the magnitude of the vector $\overrightarrow{\mathbf{A B}}$. $$A=(2,7) \text { and } B=(5,9)$$

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Solve triangle. $$a=4, c=3, \beta=100^{\circ}$$

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Solve for the indicated variable. $$9 m-7=11$$

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Determine whether each relation is a function. Assume that the coordinate pair $(x, y)$ represents the independent variable $x$ and the dependent variable $y$. $$\{(0,-3),(0,3),(-3,0),(3,0)\}$$

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