Description

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Get the knowledge and skills you need to solve pre-calculus problems with confidence


The quickest route to learning a subject is through a solid grounding in the basics. Rather than endless drills, this accessible guide presents an original, step-by-step approach to help you develop a better understanding of pre-calculus topics. You'll find important concepts linked together by clear explanations, invaluable exercises, and helpful worked-out problems. Once you've mastered the topics in this book, you will find yourself well-equipped to begin your calculus studies.


This book features:
- A new Trigonometry chapter that will round out your pre-calculus studies
- Clear explanations that break down concepts into easy-to-understand steps
- Stay-in-step "pop-ups" offering helpful advice and cautions against common errors
- Step-it-up skill-building exercises linking practice to the core steps already presented
- Worked-out solutions to all exercises that reinforce understanding of concepts

About the Author

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Carolyn Wheater taught math and computer technology for more than 40 years to students from elementary school through college. She continues to write about mathematics and test preparation and is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.