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Functions; Inequalities, Solving Polynomial & Rational Functions for Zero; Graphing Polynomials & Rational Functions; Exponential & Logarithmic Functions ... Read more

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An average book.
I got this book last summer to prepare for next school year (I registered for Honors Precal-Trig). When I got this book, I was rather disappointed. When I look at the book after I finish the course, the book covers what looks more like Algebra 2, and problems are not explained.
If you are having hard time in math, and want easy problems to do, you may want this book. But if you're pretty good, and think using this as a reference throughout the course, then don't get this book. ... Read more

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The student solutions manual provides worked out solutions to the odd-numbered problems in the text. ... Read more

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Odd Solutions Only, Jumps Some Steps
OK. So it *does* help a bit. But it doesn't provide solutions to even-numbered problems and it sometimes skips some steps without a clear path on what steps were combined. It does OK, but if this book were a movie dvd, I'd only pay the 99¢ Tuesday price.

Very useful
I found this product relatively useful. There were a few sections where the answers could have held more detail--mostly in the first few chapters--but by the third I found that the work-throughs for the problems helped me immensely in understanding the mathematics involved.

Even though it only explains half the problems, it's still a great help. I would recommend buying this to other pre-calculus students. ... Read more

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These experienced authors have been praised for their in-depth explanations and their commitment to avoiding a cookbook approach. Their book addresses three critical issues in teaching precalculus: poor student preparation, the need for thoughtful integration of the graphing calculator, and poor student study skills. Their books have a strong reputation built on mathematically sound presentation, excellent applications, and on challenging readers to develop algebraic, graphical, and verbal mathematical skills. Goodman and Hirsch help readers go beyond the mechanics of mathematics to developing a coherent strategy to solving problems. ... Read more

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Pre-Calculus Workbook to Accompany the Kemeny/Kurtz Math Series Pre-Calculus Software Package ... Read more

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Master Math: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra teaches you in a very user-friendly and accessible manner the principles and formulas for establishing a solid math foundation. ... Read more

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Go, get it!
This is the third one in the `Master Math' series. Like the earlier ones, this too follows the same style. Simple, but effective. As I told in the review for the first two books, I was looking for a book to brush up my math after 22 years. I am repeating the same stuff, just keep one thing in mind; this is neither a text book nor a replacement for it. Written in a very simple and clear language and it is not just a collection of formulas and definitions. If you are starting after a long break, it is better you follow the reading order, go through the first and second books first. I agree with one of the reviewer with respect to the value of `Pi'; it is written clearly as "The value of Pi is 22/7 or approximately 3.141592654" but when we divide 22 by 7, what we get is 3.14285714 `. About the confusion regarding the relationship of pi, circumference and diameter, the book clearly says that "More specifically, Pi is equivalent to the circumference divided by the diameter of a circle".This book won't disappoint you. If all you want is to brush up or learn the basics or a fast reference, this is the book for you. If you are serious about the subject, add one more book and don't minus this.

Some facts are just wrong.
This is a decent book if you want to review this material. However, when I read a math book and there are basic facts that are just plain wrong I get worried. In chapter 1, page 23, the author begins to discuss Pi. In just two bullet points the author makes several incorrect or incomplete statements.

1) "Pi defines the ratio between the circumference and the diameter of a circle." CORRECT, the author should have stopped here.

2) "More specifically, Pi is the equivalent to the circumference divided by the radius of a circle." WRONG. The formula for circumference is: Circumference = Pi * Diameter. Therefore Pi = Circumference / Diameter.

NOTE: Another reviewer has stated that the above statement is wrong. I stand by my statement. Either he has a different version of the book or he read it wrong. The version that I have was published in 1996 and the full paragraph says the following:
"Pi, or (symbol for Pi here), defines the ratio between the circumference and the diameter of a circle. More specifically, Pi is equivalent to the circumference divided by the radius of a circle."
The author starts off correctly but makes the error in the second sentence which is the statement I originally quoted.

3) "The value of Pi is 22/7 or approximately 3.141592654."Absolutely WRONG and Partially WRONG. You can NOT say that Pi IS 22/7. This is so commonly used. In fact, I learned the same thing in grade school. However, if we divide 22 by 7 it is not equal to Pi by the third decimal place. 22/7 = 3.142...and Pi = 3.141...which leads me to the partially wrong portion of the statement. Whenever giving an approximate value of Pi it should be followed by ...

So, while the book can be a good review, be careful.

Table of Contents
Master Math: Pre-Calculus Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Geometry

1.1. Lines and angles 1.2. Polygons 1.3. Triangles 1.4. Quadrilaterals (four sided polygons) 1.5. Circles 1.6. Perimeter andarea of planar two-dimensional shapes 1.7. Volume and surface area ofthree-dimensional objects 1.8. Vectors

Chapter 2 Trigonometry

2.1. Introduction 2.2. General trigonometric functions 2.3.Addition, subtraction and multiplication of two angles 2.4. Obliquetriangles 2.5. Graphs of cosine, sine, tangent, secant, cosecant andcotangent 2.6. Relationship between trigonometric and exponentialfunctions 2.7. Hyperbolic functions

Chapter 3 Sets and Functions 3.1.Sets 3.2. Functions

Chapter 4 Sequences, Progressions and Series

4.1. Sequences 4.2. Arithmetic progressions 4.3. Geometricprogressions 4.4. Series 4.5. Infinite series: convergence anddivergence 4.6. Tests for convergence of infinite series 4.7. The powerseries 4.8. Expanding functions into series 4.9. The binomialexpansion

Chapter 5 Limits

5.1. Introduction to limits 5.2. Limitsand continuity

Chapter 6 Introduction to the Derivative

6.1.Definition 6.2. Evaluating derivatives 6.3. Differentiatingmultivariable functions 6.4. Differentiating polynomials 6.5.Derivatives and graphs of functions 6.6. Adding and subtractingderivatives of functions 6.7. Multiple or repeated derivatives of afunction 6.8. Derivatives of products and powers of functions 6.9.Derivatives of quotients of functions 6.10. The chain rule fordifferentiating complicated functions 6.11. Differentiation of implicit vs.explicit functions 6.12. Using derivatives to determine the shape ofthe graph of a function (minimum and maximum points) 6.13. Other rules ofdifferentiation 6.14. An application of differentiation: curvilinearmotion

Chapter 7 Introduction to the Integral

7.1. Definition of theantiderivative or indefinite integral 7.2. Properties of theantiderivative or indefinite integral 7.3. Examples of common indefiniteintegrals 7.4. Definition and evaluation of the definite integral 7.5.The integral and the area under the curve in graphs of functions 7.6.Integrals and volume 7.7. Even functions, odd functions and symmetry 7.8.Properties of the definite integral7.9. Methods for evaluatingcomplex integrals; integration by parts, substitution and tables

Index

Appendix Tables of Contents of First and Second Books in theMaster Math Series

Great book. Lots of good trig.
This book is pretty small but it gives great explanations of geometric shapes, angles, and trig functions like tan, sin, cos, and others. It's straight to the point and I learned from it very quickly. I highly suggestgetting this book before moving on to a more advanced, or even just aregular geometry or trig book. ... Read more

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Instructors are always faced with the dilemma of too muchmaterial and too little time.Perfect for the one-term course, Precalculuswith Calculus Previews, Fourth Edition provides a complete, yet manageable,introduction to precalculus concepts while focusing on important topicsthat will be of direct and immediate use in most calculus courses. Consistent with Professor Zill's eloquent writing style, this four-colortext offers numerous exercise sets and examples to aid in students'learning and understanding, and graphs and figures throughout serve tobetter illuminate key concepts.The exercise sets include engagingproblems that focus on algebra, graphing, and function theory, the sub-textof so many calculus problems.The authors are careful to use theterminology of calculus in an informal and comprehensible way to facilitatethe student's successful transition into future calculus courses.With anextensive Student Resource Manual and a full Solutions Manual forinstructors, Precalculus with Calculus Previews offers a complete teachingand learning package! ... Read more

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College Algebra & Trigonometry for Pre - Calculus.Custom Edition for Dutchess Community CollegeContents: Equations and Inequalities, Graphs, Functions and Their Graphs, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Analytic Geometry, Systems of Equations and Inequalities, Sequence; Induction; the Binomial Theorem, Counting and Probability, Graphing Utilities, Trigonometric Functions, Applications of Trigonometric Functions. ... Read more