Just-In-Time Algebra and Trigonometry for Calculus

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 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.