Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus
by James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson · James Stewart, Lothar Redlin
Widely used college precalculus textbook covering algebra review, functions and their graphs, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, systems of equations, conic sections and limits. Prepares students to handle the algebraic and graphical function work that calculus assumes.
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