Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 4th Edition

This text provides a strong foundation to precalculus that focuses on a small number of key topics thereby emphasising depth of understanding rather than breath of coverage. It provides a solid way to motivate concepts and develop critical thinking skills. The new fourth edition emphasises functions as models of change. It contains superior exercises and applications that motivate the concepts students can use to fully grasp precalculus.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Linear Functions And Change
Chapter 2 Functions
Chapter 3 Quadratic Functions
Chapter 4 Exponential Functions
Chapter 5 Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 6 Transformations Of Functions And Their Graphs
Chapter 7 Trigonometry In Circles And Triangles
Chapter 8 The Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 9 Trigonometric Identities And Their Applications
Chapter 10 Compositions, Inverses, And Combinations Of Functions
Chapter 11 Polynomial And Rational Functions
Chapter 12 Vectors And Matrices
Chapter 13 Sequences And Series
Chapter 14 Parametric Equations And Conic Sections