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Precalculus with Trigonometry by Topic

Precalculus and trigonometry together, in course order.

15 chapters 204 lessons Guided notes for every video
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Chapter 1

Review and Prerequisites

The algebra and equation-solving topics precalculus assumes, gathered up front as a single prerequisite review. Foundational developmental-algebra content lives in Algebra 1 & 2 by Topic; this chapter is the precalc-level refresher.

7 sections
Chapter 2

Functions and Graphs

Graphs, functions, lines, transformations, and function operations — the graphical and functional foundation of precalculus.

8 sections
Chapter 3

Polynomial and Rational Functions

Quadratic functions, division and zeros of polynomials, the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, graphing polynomials, rational functions and asymptotes, and variation.

6 sections
Chapter 4

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Inverse functions, exponential functions and equations, logarithms and their properties, the change-of-base theorem, and exponential growth and decay.

6 sections
Chapter 5

Angles and the Trigonometric Functions

The foundational concepts of trigonometry: angles and their measures, angle relationships and similar triangles, the definitions of the six trigonometric functions, quadrantal angles, and the basic (reciprocal, quotient, and Pythagorean) identities.

4 sections
Chapter 6

Right Triangle Trigonometry

Trigonometric functions defined through right triangles: acute and non-acute angles, reference angles, approximating function values, significant digits, and applications involving angles of elevation and depression, bearing, distance, and height.

5 sections
Chapter 7

Radian Measure and the Unit Circle

Radian measure and the circular-function view of trigonometry: converting between degrees and radians, arc length and the area of a sector, the unit circle and the values of the circular functions, and linear and angular speed.

4 sections
Chapter 8

Graphs of the Trigonometric Functions

Graphing the six trigonometric functions: amplitude, period, and phase shifts of sine and cosine; translations; and the graphs of tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant.

4 sections
Chapter 9

Trigonometric Identities

Working with trigonometric identities: the fundamental identities, verifying identities, the sum and difference identities, and the double-angle, product-to-sum, and half-angle identities.

6 sections
Chapter 10

Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Trigonometric Equations

The inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs, and solving trigonometric equations by linear and quadratic methods, with multiple and half angles, and with inverse trigonometric functions.

4 sections
Chapter 11

Applications of Trigonometry and Vectors

Solving oblique triangles with the Law of Sines (including the ambiguous case) and the Law of Cosines (with Heron’s formula for area), and an introduction to vectors: geometric and algebraic representations, applications, and the dot product.

5 sections
Chapter 12

Complex Numbers and Polar Coordinates

The trigonometric (polar) form of complex numbers: a review of imaginary numbers, polar form, the product and quotient theorems, De Moivre’s Theorem for powers and roots, and polar coordinate systems and graphing.

5 sections
Chapter 13

Systems of Equations and Matrices

Linear and nonlinear systems, Gauss-Jordan elimination, determinants, matrix operations, and inverse matrices.

6 sections
Chapter 14

Conic Sections and Analytic Geometry

Parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas as conic sections; equations, eccentricity, and the general second-degree equation.

4 sections
Chapter 15

Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem

Sequences and series, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, and the Binomial Theorem.

4 sections