Chapter 2
Forgotten but Not Gone: Review of Algebra and Pre-Calculus
IN THIS CHAPTER
Calculating with fractions and factorials
Working with exponents and simplifying rational expressions
Remembering radian measure
Proving trig identities
Understanding important parent functions and their transformations
Converting an infinite series from sigma notation to expanded notation
Most students have been studying math for at least 10 years before they enter their first calculus classroom. This fact leaves many students overwhelmed by all the math they should know, and perhaps did know at one time, but can’t quite recall.
Fortunately, you don’t need another 10 years of review to be ready for Calculus II. In this chapter, I get you back up to speed on the key topics from your Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Pre-Calculus classes that will help you the most this semester.
To begin, you go all the way ...
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