PRECALCULUS

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Study of polynomial, radical, rational, piecewise, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, including basic graphs, transformations, inverses, and combining functions; solving equations and inequalities both algebraically and graphically is explored. In addition, trigonometric functions are studied through the unit circle and right triangle approaches. Also studied are vectors, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, and polar coordinates. (MQR) PREREQ: PLACEMENT INTO MATH 152 OR DEPARTMENT CONSENT UNREQ: A STUDENT MAY ONLY EARN CREDIT FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: MATH 152 OR ( MATH 142 AND MATH 151 ).