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Precalculus: An Investigation of Functions

AUTHOR Rasmussen, Melonie; Lippman, David
PUBLISHER Tangential Projects Press (07/14/2022)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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An open textbook covering pre-calculus including trigonometry. The first portion of the book is an investigation of functions, exploring the graphical behavior of, interpretation of, and solutions to problems involving linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The second portion of the book introduces trigonometry. Trig is introduced through an integrated circle/triangle approach. Identities are introduced in the first chapter, and revisited throughout. Likewise, solving is introduced in the second chapter and revisited more extensively in the third chapter. An emphasis is placed on modeling and interpretation, as well as the important characteristics needed in calculus.

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ISBN-13: 9781955576000
ISBN-10: 1955576009
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0002
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Page Count: 706
Carton Quantity: 6
Product Dimensions: 8.50 x 1.41 x 11.00 inches
Weight: 3.54 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Mathematics | Pre-Calculus
Mathematics | Trigonometry
Mathematics | Study & Teaching
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An open textbook covering pre-calculus including trigonometry. The first portion of the book is an investigation of functions, exploring the graphical behavior of, interpretation of, and solutions to problems involving linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The second portion of the book introduces trigonometry. Trig is introduced through an integrated circle/triangle approach. Identities are introduced in the first chapter, and revisited throughout. Likewise, solving is introduced in the second chapter and revisited more extensively in the third chapter. An emphasis is placed on modeling and interpretation, as well as the important characteristics needed in calculus.

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