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Title: A far less than optimal precalc textbook
Review: I have been tutoring mathematics for some years now and have a Master's degree in astrophysics, so I know my math. This book may be the worst precalculus text that I have ever seen. Things are often presented out of order to what one would expect. Some things that should be given greater coverage are lightly explained while other less important points are covered with too much detail. I have two precalculus students at present who go to different schools: one was issued this textbook while the other hasGlencoe Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Precalculus with Applications [GLENCOE ADVD MATHEMATICAL CONC]. The latter book is far superior in the details of included examples, the clarity of its explanations, and its overall layout.
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