Transcription of Precalculus - University of Washington
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PrecalculusPrecalculusDavid H. CollingwoodDepartment of MathematicsUniversity of WashingtonK. David PrinceMinority Science and Engineering ProgramCollege of EngineeringUniversity of WashingtonMatthew M. ConroyDepartment of MathematicsUniversity of WashingtonJune 19, 2019iiCopyrightc 2012 University of Washington . All Rights ReservedAuthor NoteFor most of you, this course will be unlike any mathematics course youhave previously encountered. Why is this?Learning a new languageColleges and universities have been designed to help us discover, shareand apply knowledge. As a student, the preparation requiredto carry outthis three part mission varies widely, depending upon the chosen field ofstudy. One fundamental prerequisite is fluency in a basic language ;this provides a common framework in which to exchange ideas,care-fully formulate problems and actively work toward their solutions. Inmodern science and engineering, college mathematics has become this basic language , beginning withprecalculus, moving intocalculusandprogressing into more advanced courses.
How to succeed in Math 120. Most people learn mathematics by doing mathematics. That is, you learn it by active participation; it is very unusual for someone to learn the ma-terial by simply watching their instructor perform on Monday, Wednes-day, and Friday. For this reason, the homework is THE heart of the
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