The discussion centers on recommendations for trigonometry books suitable for beginners and self-study. Key suggestions include the Larson & Hostetler textbook "Trigonometry," which is often available at local libraries or community colleges for under $5, compared to over $60 at retail stores. Additional resources mentioned are the free OpenStax textbooks on math, Schaums Outlines on Trigonometry, and Jan Gullberg's "Birth of Numbers," which provides historical context alongside trigonometry content.
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As long as you have very successfully studied Intermediate Algebra, then just about any college standard textbook for a course on Trigonometry should be fine for anyone to use in self-study. You should be able to find something suitable from some used-book sales such as from a local library or from the library at a community college. I recommend that way, because the prices of what are found there should be much less than $5 per book. An example of what you could use may be the Larson & Hostetler textbook "Trigonometry". If you try to buy the same thing on Barnes & Noble, the price as "used" may be there over $60.BadgerBadger92 said:I am teaching myself math and wondering if any of you have recommendations on trigonometry books for beginners and self study. Any help is appreciated!