Pre-Calculus For Dummies [Paperback]

Get ahead in pre-calculus

Pre-calculus courses have become increasingly popular with 35 percent of students in the U.S. taking the course in middle or high school. Often, completion of such a course is a prerequisite for calculus and other upper level mathematics courses.

Pre-Calculus For Dummies is an invaluable resource for students enrolled in pre-calculus courses. By presenting the essential topics in a clear and concise manner, the book helps students improve their understanding of pre-calculus and become prepared for upper level math courses.

• Provides fundamental information in an approachable manner  
• Includes fresh example problems
• Practical explanations mirror today’s teaching methods
• Offers relevant cultural references 

Whether used as a classroom aid or as a refresher in preparation for an introductory calculus course, this book is one you’ll want to have on hand to perform your very best.

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 3

Where to Go from Here 3

Part 1: Getting Started with Pre-Calculus 5

Chapter 1: Pre-Pre-Calculus 7

Pre-Calculus: An Overview 8

All the Number Basics (No, Not How to Count Them!) 9

The multitude of number types: Terms to know 9

The fundamental operations you can perform on numbers 11

The properties of numbers: Truths to remember 11

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