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A Graphical Approach to Precalculus with Limits, 3rd Edition

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I'm taking a precalc class that uses this text as a refresher before beginning an undergraduate degree in Physics. In the early 90' I'd taken Algebra, Statistics, Precalc, and even a few Calculus classes (over 10 math classes in all). Out of all the math texts I've used, this is by far the worst. The examples are so poorly explained, I ALWAYS end up having to refer to one of my old texts. The book was written to be used with TI calculators, only problem is, no key stokes on how to perform a particular operation are included. Normally this should be the realm of your trusty owners manual, but if a math text is geared for a particular brand of calculator and the faculty at your college are forcing that brand of calculator down the students throats, then the book should offer some instruction on the calculator. I'm actually thinking about finishing my math at another college that does NOT use this text. If you're just looking for a reference book for precalc, look elsewhere.

This book stole my soul. I ate, slept, and drank with this book. It's gruesome green cover will forever haunt my dreams. It was terrible, almost as bad as the professor I had the first semester I took this class. Thank god I had a tutor for the 2nd time I had to take the class. I hate this book! I'm going to take it to church next sunday and have it exorcized. Also I spent more time getting to know my tutor than this book...if you know what I mean.