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Mathematics Describing the Real World: Precalculus and Trigonometry

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Prepare your student or yourself for success with this course on precalculus and trigonometry by the author of one of the most widely used textbooks on the subject.

Syllabus

  • 01: An Introduction to Precalculus-Functions
  • 02: Polynomial Functions and Zeros
  • 03: Complex Numbers
  • 04: Rational Functions
  • 05: Inverse Functions
  • 06: Solving Inequalities
  • 07: Exponential Functions
  • 08: Logarithmic Functions
  • 09: Properties of Logarithms
  • 10: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
  • 11: Exponential and Logarithmic Models
  • 12: Introduction to Trigonometry and Angles
  • 13: Trigonometric Functions-Right Triangle Definition
  • 14: Trigonometric Functions-Arbitrary Angle Definition
  • 15: Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions
  • 16: Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions
  • 17: Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  • 18: Trigonometric Identities
  • 19: Trigonometric Equations
  • 20: Sum and Difference Formulas
  • 21: Law of Sines
  • 22: Law of Cosines
  • 23: Introduction to Vectors
  • 24: Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number
  • 25: Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
  • 26: Operations with Matrices
  • 27: Inverses and Determinants of Matrices
  • 28: Applications of Linear Systems and Matrices
  • 29: Circles and Parabolas
  • 30: Ellipses and Hyperbolas
  • 31: Parametric Equations
  • 32: Polar Coordinates
  • 33: Sequences and Series
  • 34: Counting Principles
  • 35: Elementary Probability
  • 36: GPS Devices and Looking Forward to Calculus
  • By This Professor

Taught by

Bruce H. Edwards

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