Precalculus

From Wikiversity

Precalculus is an advanced form of secondary school algebra intended to prepare students for the study of calculus. Pre-calculus typically includes a review of algebra, as well as an introduction to exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and analytic geometry. Equivalent courses are introduction to analysis, college algebra, and trigonometry.

In detail, precalculus deals with:

• Sets
• Real numbers
• Complex numbers
• Solving equations and inequalities
• Properties of functions
• Composite functions
• Polynomial functions
• Rational functions
• Trigonometry
• Trigonometric functions and their function inverses
• Trigonometric identities
• Conic sections
• Exponential functions
• Logarithmic functions
• Sequences and Series
• Binomial theorem
• Euclidean vectors
• Parametric equations
• Polar coordinates system
• Matrices
• Mathematical induction

[edit] See also

• Topic:Calculus

[edit] External links

• Precalculus Homework Help Software - Bagatrix
• Exploring Pre-calculus - William Mueller
• FHS Precalculus Study Page - Oscar Krebs
• Pre-calculus - Math Forum
• Pre-calculus at MECCA (Memphis Educational Computer Connectivity Alliance)
• Online Graphing Calculator - WebGraphing.com
• Online Graphing Utility - nanoGrapher.nanoSouffle.net