Notation Guide for Precalculus and Calculus Students

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Notation Guide for Precalculus and CalculusStudentsSean RaleighLast modified: August 27, 2007Contents1 Introduction52 Expression versus equation73 Handwritten math versus typed Numerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Use of calculators115 General organizational Legibility of work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flow of work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using English.

Aug 27, 2007 · This guide serves to educate the precalculus or calculus student about the generally accepted standards of correct and incorrect mathematical notation. ... Students often confuse these two terms and as a result, they confuse the methods used for dealing with them. Solution:

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