Master Math: Pre-Calculus and Geometry [Paperback]

Debra Anne Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1996 | Series: Master Math

Master Math: Basic Math and Pre-Algebra teaches you in a very user-friendly and accessible manner the principles and formulas for establishing a solid math foundation.

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About the Author

Debra Anne Ross has a double BA in Chemistry and Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and an MS in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564142183
• ISBN-13: 978-1564142184
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,575,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Lots of good trig., March 9, 1999

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This review is from: Master Math: Pre-Calculus and Geometry (Paperback)

This book is pretty small but it gives great explanations of geometric shapes, angles, and trig functions like tan, sin, cos, and others. It's straight to the point and I learned from it very quickly. I highly suggest getting this book before moving on to a more advanced, or even just a regular geometry or trig book.

24 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Table of Contents, March 9, 2000

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This review is from: Master Math: Pre-Calculus and Geometry (Paperback)

Master Math: Pre-Calculus Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Geometry

1.1. Lines and angles 1.2. Polygons 1.3. Triangles 1.4. Quadrilaterals (four sided polygons) 1.5. Circles 1.6. Perimeter and area of planar two-dimensional shapes 1.7. Volume and surface area of three-dimensional objects 1.8. Vectors

Chapter 2 Trigonometry

2.1. Introduction 2.2. General trigonometric functions 2.3. Addition, subtraction and multiplication of two angles 2.4. Oblique triangles 2.5. Graphs of cosine, sine, tangent, secant, cosecant and cotangent 2.6. Relationship between trigonometric and exponential functions 2.7. Hyperbolic functions

Chapter 3 Sets and Functions 3.1. Sets 3.2. Functions

Chapter 4 Sequences, Progressions and Series

4.1. Sequences 4.2. Arithmetic progressions 4.3. Geometric progressions 4.4. Series 4.5. Infinite series: convergence and divergence 4.6. Tests for convergence of infinite series 4.7. The power series 4.8. Expanding functions into series 4.9. The binomial expansion

Chapter 5 Limits

5.1. Introduction to limits 5.2. Limits and continuity

Chapter 6 Introduction to the Derivative

6.1. Definition 6.2. Evaluating derivatives 6.3. Differentiating multivariable functions 6.4. Differentiating polynomials 6.5. Derivatives and graphs of functions 6.6. Adding and subtracting derivatives of functions 6.7. Multiple or repeated derivatives of a function 6.8. Derivatives of products and powers of functions 6.9. Derivatives of quotients of functions 6.10. The chain rule for differentiating complicated functions 6.11. Differentiation of implicit vs. explicit functions 6.12. Using derivatives to determine the shape of the graph of a function (minimum and maximum points) 6.13. Other rules of differentiation 6.14. An application of differentiation: curvilinear motion

Chapter 7 Introduction to the Integral

7.1. Definition of the antiderivative or indefinite integral 7.2. Properties of the antiderivative or indefinite integral 7.3. Examples of common indefinite integrals 7.4. Definition and evaluation of the definite integral 7.5. The integral and the area under the curve in graphs of functions 7.6. Integrals and volume 7.7. Even functions, odd functions and symmetry 7.8. Properties of the definite integral 7.9. Methods for evaluating complex integrals; integration by parts, substitution and tables

Index

Appendix Tables of Contents of First and Second Books in the Master Math Series

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic formulas, principals, discussions of sequences and progressions and step-by-step directions link formulas to everyday life, November 16, 2009

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This review is from: Master Math: Pre-Calculus (Master Math Series) (Paperback)

Joining others in the 'Master Math' series is this fine introduction on calculus, covering the basics of sets, functions and integrals. Basic formulas, principals, discussions of sequences and progressions, and step-by-step directions link formulas to everyday life and provide calculus students with an excellent foundation for progressing to the next step. The result is a 'must' for any high school or college collection where calculus is an introductory course, and for any student taking it.