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Book SynopsisStewart/Redlin/Watson's best-selling PRECALCULUS: MATHEMATICS FOR CALCULUS, 8th INTERNATIONAL METRIC EDITION with WebAssign digital resources prepares students to succeed in future calculus courses. This best-selling author team emphasizes problem-solving and mathematical modeling as this edition presents concepts with unparalleled clarity and precision. Updated content and revised learning features remove barriers for a carefully planned, inclusive learning experience. The authors' attention to detail and clarity makes this resource a proven market leader. Accompanying WebAssign digital resources further reinforce comprehension with a rich variety of exercise types and learning resources.
Table of Contents1. Fundamentals 2. Functions 3. Polynomial and Rational Functions 4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 5. Trigonometric Functions: Unit Circle Approach 6. Trigonometric Functions: Right Triangle Approach 7. Analytical Trigonometry 8. Polar Coordinates, Parametric Equations, and Vectors 9. Systems of Equations and Inequalities 10. Conic Sections 11. Sequences and Series 12. Limits: A Preview of Calculus APPENDIX A: Geometry Review APPENDIX B: Calculations and Significant Figures (available on website) APPENDIX C: Graphing with a Graphing Calculator (available on website) APPENDIX D: Using the TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator (available on website) Additional Topics: Vectors in Three-Dimensions (available on website)
