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Written by recognized leaders in the calculator reform movement who are experts on how to teach using the graphing calculator, this text expresses the authors' belief that success in mathematics and related fields depends on a solid understanding of functions. They use the graphing calculator to present mathematical concepts, to illustrate the use of functions in mathematics, and to explore the use of functions in applied and theoretical problem situations. Students use graphing calculators in learning nearly every new topic or concept. This allows them to explore a wider class of applied and theoretical problems than is possible with conventional pencil-and-paper methods. Key strokes for the TI-81 and TI-82 are demonstrated in the text so that students master manipulation of technology tools as they develop deeper conceptual understanding. ... Read more

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Master pre calculus from the comfort of home Want to "know it ALL" when it comes to pre-calculus? This book gives you the expert, one on one instruction you need, whether you're new to pre calculus or you're looking to ramp up your skills. Providing easy to understand concepts and thoroughly explained exercises, math whiz Stan Gibilisco serves as your own private tutor without the expense!  His clear, friendly guidance helps you tackle the concepts and problems that confuse you the most and work through them at your own pace.Train your brain with ease Pre Calculus Know It ALL features Checkpoints to help you track your knowledge and skill level.Problem solution pairs and chapter-ending quizzes to reinforce learning. Fully explained answers to all practice exercises A multiple-choice exam to prepare you for standardized tests"Extra Credit" and "Challenge" problems to stretch your mind Stan's expert guidance gives you the know-how to Calculate distance in Cartesian two and three space Perform vector multiplication Work with cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Understand relations and functions. Learn the properties of conic sections. Graph exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric curves.Define curves with parametric equations. Work with sequences, series, and limits Take college entrance examinations with confidence And much more. ... Read more

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Math porn of the highest degree
This book is a great read for people who don't like to blindly accept math as it is usually given by hurried teachers, anxious to move on to the next concept. The author takes care to strip it down and explain the concepts in depth, and I appreciate the hell out of it. Throughout high school, I was given the conclusions of Pythagoras, and none of the meat; the connections without the dots.

Thankfully, this book fills in all the back story. I love that sort of thing. This book has been a very enjoyable read for me. It might not be that great for someone wanting to just pick up enough math to get through a semester of high school and dump it all, but it might be just the thing for people interested in fully grasping the foundational maths. ... Read more

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Worst math book I've had
I absolutely hate this book.I have never in my life worked with such a terrible math book.Normally, you can go through a math book and look at examples and eventually figure out how to do something you were having a hard time understanding, but THIS book doesn't explain ANYTHING.
The examples are horrendous, and the author constantly throws in little changes to problems without giving any explanation as to how you cope with these changes.The examples tend to skip entire explanations so you are left with a problem that lacks very important parts that would help you understand why they did what they did.
I am so frusterated with this book, and have absolutely no clue why ANY instructor would use it.If you're looking for thoughtful and thorough explanations for anything having to do with trigonometry, this is certainly not the book for you.F-.

It's ok.
The book is okay, not really great or bad. Just that it contains too many practice problems that do not derive from concrete examples because either the examples aren't plentiful enough or there is none of them. I hate those warm-up questions because there is usually no background information first. I especially liked the inclusion of harmonic analysis where I could learn how to construct equations from graphs, and intuitively it's either a sum or a product of two sinusoids. Problem? When I got to the practice problems, the author threw a curveball and I was totally lost from there. This isn't the only example since it happens specifically all over the book. I love how the author did in section 9-1. I am introduced to probability,and he gives one measly picture of pair of rolled dice. Then he points out one simple example. Then I am quickly instructed to do the problems. How about more examples? Maybe 3...or 4...? That's nothing new also. To be honest with you, I have a degree in mathematics, but this book, I consider it to be too challenging for high school students especially when the title of the book deals with "Pre-Calculus." There are better books that is deemed user-friendly although Foerster's looks like one, but when in practice, is not. Avoid this book, and hopefully Foerster improves this book before he throws in a newer edition of the book to satisfy his and his fellow authors' greed. Lastly, make sure that math is fun, not a chore. *winks* *winks* ... Read more

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This manual contains completely worked-out solutions for all the odd-numbered exercises in the text. ... Read more

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This book should be of interest to students of mathematics, statistics at universities and colleges. ... Read more

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SMP 16-19 Pure 3 matches the Pure 3 module of the new AQA Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level Mathematics specification A.Adapted from the SMP's successful 16-19 Mathematics course, it uses a highly motivating approach which develops ability and confidence in mathematics and its applications.It continues the SMP tradition of accessibility, attractive presentation and motivating activities, all of which ease the transition from GCSE to A level mathematics.Each section of every chapter is followed by an exercise; answers are given at the back of the book. ... Read more

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Get ready to master the fundamentals of trigonometry! Master Math: Trigonometry is a comprehensive reference guide that explains and clarifies the principles of trigonometry in a simple, easy-to-follow style and format. Beginning with the most basic fundamental topics, including a review of basic geometry, and progressing through to the more advanced topics, the book helps clarify trigonometry using step-by-step procedures and solutions, along with examples and applications. A complete table of contents and a comprehensive index enable you to quickly find specific topics, and the approachable style and format facilitate an understanding of what can be intimidating and tricky skills. Perfect for both students who need some extra help or rusty professionals who want to brush up, Master Math: Trigonometry will help you master everything from identities and circular functions to solving triangles and trigonometric equations. ... Read more

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Non-comprehensive
A little background on my situation. I need to pass (preferably with an "A")college trigonometry in order to obtain my degree. Math has always been my weak area. I had attempted to take it about a year and a half ago, and it didn't end well. I ended up dropping the class.
Since then, I have decided to barge into the mathematics world once again in order to properly defeat trigonometry. My plan was to get a comprehensive book on trig and learn everything during the summer; then, I won't feel so behind and lost in class. I choose this book due to the great reviews.
I'm on page 50. It's not what I expected at all. It goes into great detail on the easy topics and hardly does anything on the difficult ones. It doesn't show all the steps to solving the math. It doesn't explain how to use your calculator along with the equations (i.e. When do you press cos, sin, tan, cot, etc. in the equations?).
This book reminds me of borrowing notes from someone that is doing really well in class.It doesn't really teach you what's going on, but if you know what's going on, it could come in handy. I think perhaps when I am getting assignments, and I want to better understand it, this book will be useful. However, it's not capable of TEACHING. It's more like a handy reminder for people who already know. The description for it, I feel, was inaccurate. I think I'm going to invest in Dummies. Sigh.

Great Book !
Received the book in quick order which is usually the case from Amazon and was impressed with the first look at the book.Have not had a great amount of time to get into it yet but the first impression on leafing through the pages is that it appears to be laid out well and am looking forward to it.

Excellent trig book
I bought this book and Trignometry for Dummies to help me prepare for my first trig exam in college.My professor is good, but his explanations aren't always clear and I really needed something to bridge the gap.This book does an excellent job of explaining not only HOW to do things, but WHY.It's even better than the textbook I was required to buy for the class.As for the other book, Trig for Dummies, it's just doesn't hold a candle to this one.

Outstanding Trigonometry Presentation!
This is the best book out there on learning trigonometry. I especially appreciate the visually oriented focus. Each concept is described in all its forms, such as sine.Do you know each of the different ways sine can be described? Like the other Master Math books by Ross, the topics flow logically and are in context with what precedes and follows.It is thorough yet concise, and packed full of everything you, as tutor, or your kids need to know.The real world and fun applications are wonderful!The information is explained clearly and in a way that makes sense, so that a given concept is explained in such a way you understand what is being discussed rather than just memorizing formulas. What a breath of fresh air after the often-confusing text books I was and my children are given in school. I really feel I understand trigonometry after reading this book! If I were going back to school, and taking math or science, this book would be in my backpack.Also recommend: Master Math: Geometry. Master Math: Algebra. Master Math: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra. Also loved her novel: ARROWS THROUGH TIME: A Time Travel Tale of Adventure, Courage, and Faith

For those who've had the math before, but want to brush up
Students, teachers and parents alike will appreciate the application-oriented focus of this book, which reviews basic geometry and trigonometric functions and pairs explanations of these basics with practical applications. This adds new life and depth to the process of review for those who've had the math before, but want to brush up. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This book an EXACT reproduction of the original book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This book, intended for a graphing calculator optional precalculus course, offers students the content and tools they will need to successfully master precalculus concepts. The authors have addressed the needs of students who will continue their study of mathematics, as well as those who are taking precalculus as their final mathematics course. Emphasis is placed on exploring mathematical concepts by using real data, current applications and optional technology. ... Read more

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excellent condition
When I recieved the book it was in perfect condition.We were very pleased with the fast shipping as well. We will order from this company again.Thanks!

Trevor's Pre-Calculus Book
The book was received very quickly in good shape.My son is currently using it for his math class.

Excellent and speedy service!
I recieved my order which was delivered within 2 days and in excellent shape.Amazon's got a customer for life.

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On the book
The book came on time and great condition but the only reason i returned it was only because it didn't come with the mymathlab which i really needed. i felt it would be too much money to purchase the book and have to purchase the mymathlab code separtely.Over all that was my only problem.As for amazon they handled my return with no problems or hassle.

MOM OF A 9TH GRADER
This was an excellent book. My child whipped thru the book in three months getting an "A" in class. The word problems were the best because it really made him hone his analytical skills. I highly recommend the book. ... Read more

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Introduces precalculus concepts using computer and calculator-based graphing. ... Read more

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High School Level Book
This book should not be used in a honors-level class. But this book is good for high schoolstudents. ... Read more

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This text uses the right triangle approach to college algebra. A graphical perspective, with graphs and coordinates developed in Chapter 2,gives students a visual understanding of concepts. The text may be be used with any graphing utility, or with none at all, with equal ease. Modeling provides students with real-world connections to the problems. Some exercises use real data from the fields of biology, demographics, economics, and ecology. The author is known for his clear writing style and numerous quality exercises and applications. ... Read more

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Text Book
This book is the same book my son uses in school. It is not a book you can just pick and learn unless you are a mathematical wizard.We bought it for him to work with a tutor.It is a high school math book.Works for him.

Good for review, horrible for self-teaching
While this book is excellent for review, it is horrible for trying to learn the material. I suggest buying a different book to learn the concepts and buy this book to practice. The questions are challenging. ... Read more

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This text, intended for a graphing calculator required precalculus course, shows students when and how to use concepts, and promotes real understanding not just rote memorization. In addition, the graphing calculator is used as a tool to help explain ideas rather than merely to find answers. The book reflects AMATYC, MAA, and NCTM guidelines, and makes use of real world data in presenting a balanced algebraic and graphical approach to understanding precalculus concepts. The result is a thorough preparation for the calculus course. ... Read more

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Precalculus text disorganized and lacking in rigour
My son is using this textbook at school in a 10th grade pre-calculus course.As a microwave antenna engineer I take a strong interest in my son's science and maths education, and try to help with supplementary material where I think it is needed.When I read the first sentence in the book, which states that "a real number is any number that can be written as a decimal", my heart sank.The language usage is as poor as the accuracy of the statement, and it did not bode well for what the rest of the book may offer.It then proceeds to explain that the set of real numbers contains several important subsets, and calls out the natural numbers, whole numbers and the integers out in 3 clearly separated paragraphs.But this is followed by a discussion on the use of brackets, before the rational numbers and later, the irrational numbers are described - you have to read the text carefully before it is clear that these are two more subsets of the real numbers.Clearly marked paragraphs for these subsets would have worked better.

While skimming though the rest of the textbook, my initial misgivings were confirmed by the general lack of rigour, and the over-emphasis on terms, formulas and nomenclature without consistently explaining and/or proving how these are derived.A good example of this is the formulas given in Chapter 3, pp. 334-341 for annuities and mortgages without any proof or explanation.These are presented as examples of exponential functions, but in doing so the mathematics is reduced to a subject more akin to the learning of facts rather than learning the art of deduction.It would have been better to present the section on finance after the section on geometric series, since you need that to explain the formulas.Indeed, the book admits to this "loose end" in Chapter 9, where it belatedly derives one of these formulas, i.e. the future value of an annuity, p. 743.

The text is well illustrated, with attractive and colourful tables, graphs and pictures.But the content should be better organized with more attention to rigour, thus I would not recommend this book.

precalc-demana etal
The topics in this text have enough breadth to cover
Functions (algebraic, transcendentals, etc) and their Graphs.

One typical feature that is extremely disturbing is the fact that the authors decided to throw in mathematical terms without
defining them first. For instance, as early as Chapter 1.2,
the term "lim f(x) as x approaches ***" is introduced so that
the graphical concept "continuity" can be taught.
There is much more to
limits than just "plotting the graph, seeing where the curve goes". The purpose of PreCalc as suggested by its name is to prepare the students to take Calculus. And if we do not want to
cover some concepts correctly (algebraically and graphically - the motto of this text!)but only to do it in a touchy-feely sense, then please do NOT cover it in PreCalc. Do it in Calculus!

The only reason I ever used this is because someone else chose it for our multiple sections course! ... Read more

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Gary Rockswold teaches algebra in context, answering the question, “Why am I learning this?” By experiencing math through applications, students see how it fits into their lives, and they become motivated to succeed. Rockswold’s focus on conceptual understanding helps students make connections between the concepts and as a result, students see the bigger picture of math and are prepared for future courses.

Introduction to Functions and Graphs; Linear Functions and Equations; Quadratic Functions and Equations; More Nonlinear Functions and Equations; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions; Trigonometric Functions; Trigonometric Identities and Equations; Further Topics in Trigonometry; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Conic Sections; Further Topics in Algebra

For all readers interested in college algebra and trigonometry.

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not happy
I did got the book late, then i could not use it because i need a code to go with it to get on the website.i am not passing my class because i can not do my homework. ... Read more