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Precalculus with Limits

Ron Larson

ISBN #9781439049099

2nd Edition

7,319 Questions

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Summary

Precalculus with Limits is a comprehensive mathematics textbook that builds a solid foundation in precalculus concepts while seamlessly introducing the fundamental ideas of calculus. The book methodically covers a wide range of topics—beginning with an exploration of functions and their graphs, advancing through polynomial and rational functions, and delving deep into the diverse aspects of trigonometry, systems, matrices, and analytic geometry in both two and three dimensions. It emphasizes practical problem-solving by applying algebraic and geometric techniques to real-world scenarios in physics, engineering, economics, and beyond. With its balanced approach that combines rigorous theory with visual modeling and real-life applications, the text prepares students for the conceptual leap into calculus and higher mathematics.

Chapters & Topics Covered

Chapter 1

Functions and Their Graphs

Chapter 2

Polynomial and Rational Functions

Chapter 3

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Chapter 4

Trigonometry

Chapter 5

Analytic Trigonometry

Chapter 6

Additional Topics in Trigonometry

Chapter 7

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 8

Matrices and Determinants

Chapter 9

Sequences, Series, and Probability

Chapter 10

Topics in Analytic Geometry

Chapter 11

Analytic Geometry in Three Dimensions

Chapter 12

Limits and an Introduction to Calculus

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Function $y = arcsin\ x$ Alternative Notation ____________________ Domain ____________________ Range $-\dfrac{\pi}{2} \leq\ y\ \leq\ \dfrac{\pi}{2}$

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Match each term with its definition. (a) $ x $-axis (i) point of intersection of vertical axis and horizontal axis (b) $ y $-axis (ii) directed distance from the $ x $-axis (c) origin (iii) directed distance from the $ y $-axis (d) quadrants (iv) four regions of the coordinate plane (e) $ x $-coordinate (v) horizontal real number line (f) $ y $-coordinate (vi) vertical real number line

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Fill in the blanks. Polynomial and rational functions are examples of ________ functions.

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Match the type of complex number with its definition. (a) Real number (i) $ a + bi $, $ a \neq 0 $, $ b \neq 0 $, (b) Imaginary number (ii) $ a + bi $, $ a = 0 $, $ b \neq 0 $, (c) Pure imaginary number (iii) $ a + bi $, $ a = 0 $,

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An ordered pair $ (a, b) $ is a __________ of an equation in $ x $ and $ y $ if the equation is true when $ a $ is substituted for $ x $, and $ b $ is substituted for $ y $.

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Fill in the blanks. Linear, constant, and squaring functions are examples of __________ functions.

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