Is My High School Math Education Complete with These Books?

In summary, the speaker is a high school student seeking the most rigorous education in algebra and geometry. They are considering using the SMSG books from Yale University, but have concerns about their relevance. They are also considering a plan that includes starting with basic math by Lang, followed by Algebra by Gelfand, Lang's geometry or Kiselev geometry, Gelfand trigonometry, and Gelfand and Sullivan's precalculus or "graphs and functions." The speaker is wondering if this plan will provide them with a strong background in algebra and geometry, or if they should also consider the Art of Problem Solving books.
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I am a high school student and I want to get the most rigorous math education available in algebra and geometry. I was thinking the SMSG books from yale univ, but that may be outdated (they use stuff like "truth sets"). How about this plan:
Starting of with basic math by lang
Algebra by gelfand
Lang's geometry/kiselev geometry
gelfand trigonometry
Gelfand and sullivan's precalculus/"graphs and functions"
Is this enough to give me the strongest, most rigorous background in algebra and geometry? Or should I consider the yale univ SMSG books as well? Thanks.
 
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You might want to consider Art of Problem Solving books. They are a very good choice for the strongest math students. Classes to go with them if you like, but not at all necessary.
 

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