Precalculus, 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of mathematical principles and meets scope and sequence requirements for a typical precalculus course. The text proceeds from functions through trigonometry and ends with an introduction to calculus. The modular approach and the richness of content ensure that the book addresses the needs of a variety of courses. Precalculus 2e offers a wealth of examples with detailed, conceptual explanations, building a strong foundation in the material before asking students to apply what they’ve learned.
The Precalculus 2e revision focused on improving relevance and representation as well as mathematical clarity and accuracy. Introductory narratives, examples, and problems were reviewed and revised using a diversity, equity, and inclusion framework. Many contexts, scenarios, and images have been changed to become even more relevant to students’ lives and interests. To maintain our commitment to accuracy and precision, examples, exercises, and solutions were reviewed by multiple faculty experts. All improvement suggestions and errata updates from the first edition were considered and unified across the different formats of the text.
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- Title
- Precalculus, 2nd Edition
- Publisher
- OpenStax
- Author(s)
- Jay Abramson
- Published
- 2021-12-21
- Edition
- 2
- Format
- eBook (pdf, epub, mobi)
- Pages
- 1457
- Language
- English
- ISBN-10
- 1711493996
- ISBN-13
- 9781711493992
- License
- CC BY-NC-SA
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Preface Chapter 1 Functions Introduction to Functions 1.1 Functions and Function Notation 1.2 Domain and Range 1.3 Rates of Change and Behavior of Graphs 1.4 Composition of Functions 1.5 Transformation of Functions 1.6 Absolute Value Functions 1.7 Inverse Functions Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 2 Linear Functions Introduction to Linear Functions 2.1 Linear Functions 2.2 Graphs of Linear Functions 2.3 Modeling with Linear Functions 2.4 Fitting Linear Models to Data Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 3 Polynomial and Rational Functions Introduction to Polynomial and Rational Functions 3.1 Complex Numbers 3.2 Quadratic Functions 3.3 Power Functions and Polynomial Functions 3.4 Graphs of Polynomial Functions 3.5 Dividing Polynomials 3.6 Zeros of Polynomial Functions 3.7 Rational Functions 3.8 Inverses and Radical Functions 3.9 Modeling Using Variation Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 4 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Introduction to Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 4.1 Exponential Functions 4.2 Graphs of Exponential Functions 4.3 Logarithmic Functions 4.4 Graphs of Logarithmic Functions 4.5 Logarithmic Properties 4.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 4.7 Exponential and Logarithmic Models 4.8 Fitting Exponential Models to Data Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions Introduction to Trigonometric Functions 5.1 Angles 5.2 Unit Circle: Sine and Cosine Functions 5.3 The Other Trigonometric Functions 5.4 Right Triangle Trigonometry Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 6 Periodic Functions Introduction to Periodic Functions 6.1 Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions 6.2 Graphs of the Other Trigonometric Functions 6.3 Inverse Trigonometric Functions Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 7 Trigonometric Identities and Equations Introduction to Trigonometric Identities and Equations 7.1 Solving Trigonometric Equations with Identities 7.2 Sum and Difference Identities 7.3 Double-Angle, Half-Angle, and Reduction Formulas 7.4 Sum-to-Product and Product-to-Sum Formulas 7.5 Solving Trigonometric Equations 7.6 Modeling with Trigonometric Functions Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 8 Further Applications of Trigonometry Introduction to Further Applications of Trigonometry 8.1 Non-right Triangles: Law of Sines 8.2 Non-right Triangles: Law of Cosines 8.3 Polar Coordinates 8.4 Polar Coordinates: Graphs 8.5 Polar Form of Complex Numbers 8.6 Parametric Equations 8.7 Parametric Equations: Graphs 8.8 Vectors Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 9 Systems of Equations and Inequalities Introduction to Systems of Equations and Inequalities 9.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Two Variables 9.2 Systems of Linear Equations: Three Variables 9.3 Systems of Nonlinear Equations and Inequalities: Two Variables 9.4 Partial Fractions 9.5 Matrices and Matrix Operations 9.6 Solving Systems with Gaussian Elimination 9.7 Solving Systems with Inverses 9.8 Solving Systems with Cramer's Rule Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 10 Analytic Geometry Introduction to Analytic Geometry 10.1 The Ellipse 10.2 The Hyperbola 10.3 The Parabola 10.4 Rotation of Axes 10.5 Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 11 Sequences, Probability and Counting Theory Introduction to Sequences, Probability and Counting Theory 11.1 Sequences and Their Notations 11.2 Arithmetic Sequences 11.3 Geometric Sequences 11.4 Series and Their Notations 11.5 Counting Principles 11.6 Binomial Theorem 11.7 Probability Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Chapter 12 Introduction to Calculus Introduction to Calculus 12.1 Finding Limits: Numerical and Graphical Approaches 12.2 Finding Limits: Properties of Limits 12.3 Continuity 12.4 Derivatives Chapter Review Key Terms Key Equations Key Concepts Exercises Review Exercises Practice Test Appendix A Basic Functions and Identities Answer Key Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Index