Smith. Karl J. <br/><br/>
Precalculus mathematics :  afunctional approach / 
Karl J. Smith 
 - Third Edition 
 - Monterey, California :  Brooks/Cole Publishing Company,  c1986 
 - xvi, 522 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes index. 
<br/><br/>1. Fundamental Concepts -- 2. Functions -- 3. Polynomial and binomial functions -- 4. Exponential and logarithmic functions -- 5. Trigonometric functions -- 6. Analytic trigonometry -- 7. Systems and matrices -- 8. Additional topics in algebra -- 9. Analytic geometry - conic sections -- 10. Additional topics in analytic geometry. 
<br/><br/> This book is designed to prepare the students for the study of calculus. The main goal in writing it has been to make the material clear and interesting for the reader, and at the same time to provide those skills necessary to ensure success in calculus. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>534052320 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>CALCULUS
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QA 331 .S65 1986