Interactive OpenStax: PreCalculus 2e

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This interactive eText combines the content of OpenStax’s PreCalculus with the dynamic engagement features of Top Hat to create a rich, accessible, and affordable learning experience. Precalculus 2e provides a comprehensive exploration of mathematical principles and meets scope and sequence requirements for a typical precalculus course. This text provides a thorough foundation, progressing from functions through trigonometry, culminating in an introduction to calculus. Its modular approach and rich content cater to a variety of course needs. Precalculus 2e features numerous examples with detailed explanations, fostering a deep understanding of concepts before challenging students to apply their knowledge. This second edition reflects a commitment to improved relevance, representation, and mathematical clarity. Introductory narratives, examples, and problems have been carefully reviewed and revised through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens, ensuring they resonate with students' diverse backgrounds and interests.

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Table of Contents for Interactive OpenStax: PreCalculus 2e

Front Matter
Chapter 1: Functions
Chapter 2: Linear Functions
Chapter 3: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Chapter 4: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 5: Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 6: Periodic Functions
Chapter 7: Trignonometric Identities and Equations
Chapter 8: Further Applications of Trigonometry
Chapter 9: Systems of Equation and Inequalities
Chapter 10: Analytic Geometry
Chapter 11: Sequences, Probability and Counting Theory
Chapter 12: Introduction to Calculus
Back Matter

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