Precalculus

This edition includes more optional integration of the graphing calculator - including exercises, examples, with each chapter closing with a detailed review, including important formulas, theorems and definitions, a list of "things to know", and true/false and fill-in-the-blank items.

A proven motivator for students of diverse mathematical backgrounds, this text is organized and written with all students in mind. Striving to teach mathematics as a way of life, Sullivan provides understandable, realistic applications that are consistent with the abilities of any student. This text contains one review chapter before covering traditional precalculus topics. The trigonometric funtions are introduced using a unit- circle approach and showing how it leads to the right triangle approach. Graphing techniques are emphasized, including a thorough discussion of polar coordinates, parametric equations, and conics using polar coordinates.