This online tutorial explains different topics in pre-calculus. Offers helpful information to explain different concepts. Good for review.

See examples of how to use the TI-89 in Pre-Calculus. Example topics include equations with radicals, trigonometric identities, composition of functions, and inverse functions.

Use this pre-calculus tutorial to learn about absolute values.

In this Computer Algebra System (CAS) activity, students use the statistical, graphical, and symbolic capabilities of the calculator to make it a powerful tool for investigating and developing mathematical concepts. Includes teacher...

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Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the vertical and horizontal translations of several of the major mathematical functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the...

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Wrap up a bigger pre-calculus tutorial by taking a look at exponentials and logarithms.

Students explore nonlinear inequalities. Graphs and detailed examples are included.

Learners examine the quadratic formula method for factoring quadratics. Examples with detailed solutions are included.

Students learn how to find the zeros of a polynomial function. Topics include rational zero test, factoring, and conjugate pairs of zeros. Techniques and examples are included

The resource investigates the binomial theorem. Topics examined are Pascal?s triangle and expanding powers of general binomials. Class notes and examples are included.

The tutorial discusses sequences and series. Students learn about factorials, recursively defined sequences, and summation notation. The resource consists of class notes and examples with solutions.

The tutorial discusses sequences and series. Students learn about arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, partial sums, and infinite geometric series. The resource consists of class notes and examples with solutions.

A college professor's detailed notes show how to divide polynomials based on the method for dividing integers.

Trigonometry ratios and their signs are given in this explanation of the other trig functions. Graphs of tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant are given. Examples are included.

Learners examine the fundamental theorem of algebra. The resource investigates the linear factorization theorem, Descartes's rule of signs, and rules for zeros.

Challenge your advanced algebra or pre-calculus students to finding the equation of an angle bisector given two intersecting lines. Students can do this in several ways; the lesson plan here walks through two of them in this interesting...

Learners explore the Pre-Calculus concept of rational expressions. The tutorial examines how to simplify rational expressions. The activity consists of examples and practice exercises with detailed solutions.