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If I understand my next possibilities in college, I think I can take either calculus 1 or trig 1, which do I take?
Tyrion101 said:If I understand my next possibilities in college, I think I can take either calculus 1 or trig 1, which do I take?
Tyrion101 said:If I understand my next possibilities in college
Tyrion101 said:College algebra
Tyrion101 said:What should be after college algebra?
definitely trig. there are so many identities in my calc book that are used, where they don't tell you that's what their doing. you would be so lost if you didnt know that they were replacing stuff with identities. and understanding the unit circle is always nice.Tyrion101 said:What should be after college algebra?
I agree, provided that the precalc class has a significant component on trig. If it doesn't, I would highly recommend taking trig, which gets used in most math classes at the calculus level and above.jbrussell93 said:I never took "trig". I took precalculus and college algebra in high school and started in calc 1. Whether or not you should take trig depends on what you covered in geometry and precalculus class. You should be fine taking precalc instead of trig in my opinion.
Calculus 1 is a math course that focuses on the study of change and rates of change, while Trigonometry 1 is a math course that focuses on the study of triangles and their properties.
It is recommended to take Calculus 1 before Trigonometry 1, as Calculus builds upon the concepts learned in Trigonometry and will make it easier to understand.
While having a strong foundation in math can be helpful, it is not necessary to have a strong math background to take these courses. As long as you are willing to put in the effort and seek help when needed, you can be successful in these courses.
It depends on your career path. Calculus is used in many fields such as engineering, physics, and economics, while Trigonometry is used in fields such as architecture, surveying, and navigation. It is important to research the requirements for your desired career to determine which course would be more beneficial.
Most colleges require students to have completed Algebra 2 or its equivalent before taking Calculus 1 or Trigonometry 1. Some colleges may also require students to have completed Pre-Calculus before taking Calculus 1. It is important to check with your college or university for specific prerequisites.