precalculus
Before the limits
Precalculus is a mathematics course that prepares students for calculus, typically covering advanced algebra, trigonometry, and functions.
The term names both the subject and the course: I'm taking precalculus this semester.
It bridges the gap between algebra and the study of rates of change and accumulation that calculus addresses.
Expression with variable terms
- quadraticInvolving squared terms
- equationMathematical equality assertion
- variableProne to fluctuation
- exponentialIncreasing by constant ratio
logarithm · inequality · factorization · binomial · coefficient · expression · function · domain
Ordered succession of elements
- seriesOrdered set of related items
- summationAdding to find total
- recursiveDefined in terms of itself
- convergenceProcess of approaching sameness
Opposite over hypotenuse
- cosineRatio in triangle math
- tangentLine touching curve once
- secantTrig ratio, 1/cos
- cosecantReciprocal of sine
cotangent · radian · degree · amplitude · period · identity · parametric · sinusoidal
polynomial
Expression with variable terms
exponential · logarithm · inequality · factorization · binomial · coefficient · expression · function · domain · range
sequence
Ordered succession of elements
sine
Opposite over hypotenuse
cosecant · cotangent · radian · degree · amplitude · period · identity · parametric · sinusoidal · angle
parabola
Symmetrical open plane curve
asymptote · focus · directrix · vertex · eccentricity · locus · rotation · translation · vector · magnitude
limit
Maximum allowed extent
- continuityUninterrupted progression or coherence
- proofDemonstration of truth
- graphingPlotting data visually
- mathematicsalgebra, arithmetic, geometry, number, addition
- college coursesbiology, chemistry, physics, quantum physics, psychology
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Mathematical analysis system
differential calculus · integral calculus · advanced calculus · differential equations · derivatives
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