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As for skipping precalc and going directly to calc. The first portion of the book is an investigation of functions, exploring the graphical behavior of, interpretation of, and solutions to problems involving linear. Oct 29, 2009 as for skipping pre calc and going directly to calc. For a copy of the course outline, please click on course overview to get a copy of the assignments for a specific chapter and links.
Jul 27, 2005 it comes hints or solutions to every single problem. Unless youre some kind of math major, in which case you wouldnt be here right now. I recommend it as a completely functional text for a serious precalculus course. Michael sullivan, emeritus professor of mathematics at chicago state university, received a ph. Precalculus solving systems of two equations solving by elimination. Skipping precalc, even if it were allowed, when the reason why youre skipping it is because youre failing it, is a recipe for failure in calc. Precalculus i is intended as a first semester course for collegelevel precalculus students. Jun 16, 2018 i suggest schaums outline of precalculus. Take care of locker visits, bathroom breaks, and personal business before class begins.
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