Knowledge of Precalculus for Dummies Quality Needed

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The discussion centers on the quality of the book "Precalculus For Dummies" (ISBN: 0470169842). Participants express uncertainty about its effectiveness due to a lack of reviews and mixed experiences with other "For Dummies" titles. A suggestion is made to consider "Precalculus Demystified," which has garnered positive reviews and is available for around $13. The conversation emphasizes the importance of seeking quality educational resources rather than settling for potentially subpar options.

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Has anyone in this forum heard anything positive about precalculus for dummies? it sound like a pretty good book, but sometimes the dummies books are hit or miss. I cannot find any reviews for this book as of yet. If you have any knowledge of the quality of that book please let me know.
 
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Thanks for those links, but I already checked Amazon and there are no reviews, only information from the publisher. I want an opinion from another reader. I do appreciate the suggestion of pre-calculus demystified which does have some reviews.
 
It costs like 13$, buy both for dummies and demystified :-) Cheap cheap
 
stop calling yourself a dummy and stop looking for books for dummies. get a good book, you are an intelligent student, or you would not be here.

see my who wants to be ... thread.
 

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