by Carolyn Wheater (Author)
Get the knowledge and skills you need to solve pre-calculus problems with confidence!
The quickest route to learning a subject is through a solid grounding in the basics. Rather than endless drills, this accessible guide presents an original, step-by-step approach to help you develop a better understanding of pre-calculus topics. You'll find important concepts linked together by clear explanations, invaluable exercises, and helpful worked-out problems. Once you've mastered the topics in this book, you will find yourself well-equipped to begin your calculus studies.
This book features:
- A new Trigonometry chapter that will round out your pre-calculus studies
- Clear explanations that break down concepts into easy-to-understand steps
- Stay-in-step "pop-ups" offering helpful advice and cautions against common errors
- Step-it-up skill-building exercises linking practice to the core steps already presented
- Worked-out solutions to all exercises that reinforce understanding of concepts
Author Biography
Carolyn Wheater taught math and computer technology for more than 40 years to students from elementary school through college. She continues to write about mathematics and test preparation and is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.