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Algebra and Trigonometry, Brooks/Cole, Pacific
Grove, 1987, 568 pages, $75.95.
This book is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus by presenting comprehensive
coverage of the traditional topics of college algebra and trigonometry. Includes pitfalls and
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Algebra and Trigonometry, Brooks/Cole, Pacific
Grove, 1979, 617 pages, $82.95.
A text for students who have had two years of high-school algebra and need a refresher course in
algebra, as well as a course in trigonometry, before continuing in mathematics. Cartoons,
illustrations and puzzle formats have been integrated into the development of the text.
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Analytic Geometry, One Unit Series, Brooks/Cole,
Pacific Grove, 1991, 110 pages, $21.95.
Reviews the analytic geometry a person will need at the beginning of a calculus course. The
material in this book can be used as a supplement to a trigonometry course, or as a reference in a
calculus course, or as the basis for a short (one unit) course.
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Essentials of Trigonometry, 4th Ed.,
Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, 2006, 495
pages, available from www.brookscole.com
A right triangle approach to trigonometry structured
to help students investigate and understand the
trigonometric functions, their graphs, and their relationships to one another.
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Trigonometry for College Students, 7th Ed.,
Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, 1998, 591
pages, available from www.brookscole.com.
A unit-circle approach packed with exercises, problems,
real-world examples, all designed to lead students to
mastery and skills necessary for study in mathematics. |
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Precalculus, 5th Ed., Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove,
1993, 591 pages, $69.95.
Algebraic and graphic approaches are presented side-by-side, and emphasize modeling as a means
of problem-solving. It includes, "What's Wrong" problems to test conceptual understanding and
encourage analytical reasoning. |
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Other Textbooks by Karl Smith
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