What are the Best Resources for Self-Studying Precalculus?

[YYaaSSeeRR]

hi
I need a self-study precalculus book ,I am thinking about Precalculus for dummies.
what do you think about this book?

what are other recommendations?

 

[AnTiFreeze3]

It probably depends on the level of rigor in which you wish to know pre-calculus. A "... for dummies" book would be very non-rigorous and would probably just give you formulas and plug-n-chug problems, giving you a somewhat superficial understanding of the material.

Having worked through Serge Lang's Basic Mathematics, I can say that, if you want a relatively rigorous book (it includes proofs, including some as exercises), then that would be the ideal book for you. I actually worked through that book the summer before I took pre-calculus in school, and the material that we covered in that class was almost exactly what was covered in the book, so don't worry about missing any topics.

 

[theoristo]

Algebra and Trigonometry by Sheldon Axler ...very good but a bit big and serious
Precalculus Mathematics in a Nutshell: Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry by George F. Simmons the perfect one for a fast look through precalculus ...a bit short though
Basic Mathematics By lang also perfect but you need to get familiar with its writing style .

 

[khalkash]

I wouldn't use those books from companies like "for dummies". If you truly want a full understanding, get a textbook. I would suggest Amazon, and check the reviews (be careful, some are fake).