Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach
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Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach
, Third Edition
Ron Larson - The Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College
Robert P. Hostetler - The Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College
Bruce H. Edwards - University of Florida
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Chapter P Prerequisites
P.1 Graphical Representation of Data
P.2 Graphs of Equations
P.3 Lines in the Plane
P.4 Solving Equations Algebraically and Graphically
P.5 Solving Inequalities Algebraically and Graphically
Chapter 1 Functions and Their Graphs
1.1 Functions
1.2 Graphs of Functions
1.3 Shifting, Reflecting, and Stretching Graphs
1.4 Combinations of Functions
1.5 Inverse Functions
Chapter 2 Polynomial and Rational Functions
2.1 Quadratic Functions
2.2 Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree
2.3 Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions
2.4 Complex Numbers
2.5 The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
2.6 Rational Functions and Asymptotes
2.7 Graphs of Rational Functions
Chapter 3 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
3.1 Exponential Functions and Their Graphs
3.2 Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
3.3 Properties of Logarithms
3.4 Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
3.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Models
Chapter 4 Trigonometric Functions
4.1 Radian and Degree Measurement
4.2 Trigonometric Functions: The Unit Circle
4.3 Right Triangle Trigonometry
4.4 Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
4.5 Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions
4.6 Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions
4.7 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
4.8 Applications and Models
Chapter 5 Analytic Trigonometry
5.1 Using Fundamental Identities
5.2 Verifying Trigonometric Identities
5.3 Solving Trigonometric Equations
5.4 Sum and Difference Formulas
5.5 Multiple-Angle and Product-Sum Formulas
Chapter 6 Additional Topics in Trigonometry
6.1 Law of Sines
6.2 Law of Cosines
6.3 Vectors in the Plane
6.4 Vectors and Dot Products
6.5 Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number
Chapter 7 Systems of Equations and Inequalities
7.1 Solving Systems of Equations
7.2 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
7.3 Multivariable Linear Systems
7.4 Systems of Inequalities
7.5 Linear Programming
Chapter 8 Matrices and Determinants
8.1 Matrices and Systems of Equations
8.2 Operations with Matrices
8.3 The Inverse of a Square Matrix
8.4 The Determinant of a Square Matrix
8.5 Applications of Matrices and Determinants
Chapter 9 Sequences, Series, and Probability
9.1 Sequences and Series
9.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Partial Sums
9.3 Geometric Sequences and Series
9.4 Mathematical Induction
9.5 The Binomial Theorem
9.6 Counting Principles
9.7 Probability
Chapter 10 Topics in Analytic Geometry
10.1 Introduction to Conics: Parabolas
10.2 Ellipses
10.3 Hyberbolas
10.4 Rotation and Systems of Quadratic Equations
10.5 Parametric Equations
10.6 Polar Coordinates
10.7 Graphs of Polar Equations
10.8 Polar Equations of Conics
Chapter 11 Analytic Geometry in Three Dimensions
11.1 The Three-Dimensional Coordinate System
11.2 Vectors in Space
11.3 The Cross Product of Two Vectors
11.4 Lines and Planes in Space
Chapter 12 Limits and an Introduction to Calculus
12.1 Introduction to Limits
12.2 Techniques for Evaluating Limits
12.3 The Tangent Line Problem
12.4 Limits at Infinity and Limits of Sequences
12.5 The Area Problem
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