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Just-In-Time Algebra and Trigonometry for Calculus by Guntram Mueller and Ronald Brent (2012, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-10032167104X
ISBN-139780321671042
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Product Key Features

Number of Pages216 Pages
Publication NameJust-In-Time Algebra and Trigonometry for Calculus
LanguageEnglish
SubjectCalculus, Algebra / General, Trigonometry
Publication Year2012
FeaturesNew Edition
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMathematics
AuthorGuntram Mueller, Ronald Brent
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight16.8 Oz
Item Length10.7 in
Item Width8.4 in

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Edition Number4
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2012-014624
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal512/.13
Table Of ContentCalculus Topic: Review of Basics 1. Numbers and Their Disguises Brackets, multiplying and dividing fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, exponents, roots, percent, scientific notation, calculators, rounding, intervals Calculus Topic: Circles, Parabolas, etc. 2. Completing the Square Completing the square in one and two variables Calculus Topic: Equations 3. Solving Equations Equations of degree 1 and 2, solving other types of equations, rational equations, the zero-factor property Calculus Topic: Functions and Graphs 4. Functions and Their Graphs Introduction, equations of lines, power functions, shifting graphs, intersection of curves Calculus Topic: Limits 5. Changing the Form of a Function Factoring, canceling, long division, rationalizing, extracting a factor from under a radical Calculus Topic: Derivatives 6. Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Working with difference quotients and rational functions, canceling common factors, rationalizing expressions Calculus Topic: Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions 7. Cyclic Phenomena: The Six Basic Trigonometric Functions Angles, definitions of the six trigonometric functions, special angles, graphs involving sin x and cos x , graphs of complex trigonometric functions Calculus Topic: The Chain Rule 8. Composition and Decomposition of Functions Composite functions, inner, outer, and outermost functions, decomposing composite functions Calculus Topic: Implicit Differentiation 9. Equations of Degree 1 Revisited Solving linear equations involving derivatives Calculus Topic: Related Rates, Applied Max-Min Problems 10. Word Problems Algebraic word problems; the geometry of rectangles, circles and spheres, trigonometric word problems, right angle triangles, the law of sines and the law of cosines Calculus Topic: Integrating Trigonometric Functions 11. Trigonometric Identities Rewriting trigonometric expressions using identities Appendices A. Exponential Functions B. Inverse Functions C. Logarithmic Functions D. Inverse Trigonometric Functions E. The Binomial Theorem E. Derivation of the Quadratic Formula Answers to Exercises Index
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SynopsisNormal 0 false false false Are you ready to ace calculus at the college level? With this book, you will be Professors often say "Students don't fail the calculus, they fail the algebra." In other words, even if you understand calculus, your algebra and trigonometry skills can hold you back. Here's a quick quiz--do you remember how to: Factor trinomials? Solve equations containing exponents and logs? Work with inverse trig functions? If not, that's where this book comes in handy Just-in-Time is designed to bolster the algebra and trigonometry skills you'll need while you study calculus. As you make your way through the course, Just-in-Time is with you every step of the way, showing you the exact algebra or trigonometry topics that you'll need and pointing out potential problem spots. The easy-to-use Table of Contents features the calculus subject listed directly across from the algebra/trigonometry skills needed to master that topic. Use this book as your study companion and put your anxiety to rest KEY TOPICS: Numbers and Their Disguises; Completing the Square; Solving Equations; Functions and Their Graphs; Changing the Form of a Function; Simplifying Algebraic Expressions; Cyclic Phenomena: The Six Basic Trigonometric Functions; Composition and Decomposition of Functions; Equations of Degree 1 Revisited; Word Problems; Trigonometric Identities MARKET: For all readers interested in strengthening their algebra and trigonometry skills for studying calculus., This book is designed for current calculus students to review the algebra and trigonometry skills that are so crucial for success in calculus. Organized to correspond to a typical calculus course, relevant algebra and trigonometry topics are presented just as students need them, with warnings about pitfalls and exercise sets for practice. Whether used as a reference or for catching up, this text will prove invaluable for all students taking calculus. Note: a different version of this book is available specifically for Early Transcendentals calculus courses., Are you ready to ace calculus at the college level? With this book, you will be! Professors often say "Students don't fail the calculus, they fail the algebra." In other words, even if you understand calculus, your algebra and trigonometry skills can hold you back. Here's a quick quiz do you remember how to: Factor trinomials? Solve equations containing exponents and logs? Work with inverse trig functions? If not, that's where this book comes in handy! Just-in-Time is designed to bolster the algebra and trigonometry skills you'll need while you study calculus. As you make your way through the course, Just-in-Time is with you every step of the way, showing you the exact algebra or trigonometry topics that you'll need and pointing out potential problem spots. The easy-to-use Table of Contents features the calculus subject listed directly across from the algebra/trigonometry skills needed to master that topic. Use this book as your study companion and put your anxiety to rest!, Are you ready to ace calculus at the college level? With this book, you will be! Professors often say "Students don't fail the calculus, they fail the algebra." In other words, even if you understand calculus, your algebra and trigonometry skills can hold you back. Here's a quick quiz--do you remember how to: Factor trinomials? Solve equations containing exponents and logs? Work with inverse trig functions? If not, that's where this book comes in handy! Just-in-Time is designed to bolster the algebra and trigonometry skills you'll need while you study calculus. As you make your way through the course, Just-in-Time is with you every step of the way, showing you the exact algebra or trigonometry topics that you'll need and pointing out potential problem spots. The easy-to-use Table of Contents features the calculus subject listed directly across from the algebra/trigonometry skills needed to master that topic. Use this book as your study companion and put your anxiety to rest!, Normal 0 false false false Are you ready to ace calculus at the college level? With this book, you will be Professors often say "Students don't fail the calculus, they fail the algebra." In other words, even if you understand calculus, your algebra and trigonometry skills can hold you back. Here's a quick quiz--do you remember how to: Factor trinomials? Solve equations containing exponents and logs? Work with inverse trig functions? If not, that's where this book comes in handy Just-in-Time is designed to bolster the algebra and trigonometry skills you'll need while you study calculus. As you make your way through the course, Just-in-Time is with you every step of the way, showing you the exact algebra or trigonometry topics that you'll need and pointing out potential problem spots. The easy-to-use Table of Contents features the calculus subject listed directly across from the algebra/trigonometry skills needed to master that topic. Use this book as your study companion and put your anxiety to rest
LC Classification NumberQA154.3