Hill, Tim
Essential Advanced Precalculus: A Self-Teaching Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781719051675
- author:
- Hill, Tim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 174
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.9 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, Pre-Calculus,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This self-teaching guide provides a comprehensive command of precalculus material for students aiming to succeed in calculus. It offers practical explanations and general principles that can be applied to various problems, avoiding routine computations and excessive formalities.
Tim Hill's approach treats the subject as a logically coherent discipline, restoring proofs to their proper place to remove doubt and convey insight. The book includes problems with solutions that extend knowledge rather than simply reinforcing it, providing exceptional preparation for a calculus course.
With its focus on general principles and logical thinking, this guide helps students move beyond mere memorization of techniques and develop a deeper understanding of problem-solving in mathematics.