What Topics Should I Review Before Starting Calculus 1?

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I'm currently taking Calculus with Analytical Geometry and I need to do some expedited review of the Trig and the algebra pertinent to the course.

Does anyone have a definitive list of topics one should cover prior to learning calculus material?

Any tips( P.S.- I want an "A" in this course)?
 
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I'll give you a list of what I can think of:
  • Exponential functions
  • Log functions
  • Trig identities
  • Inverse functions

Pretty much the important stuff I can think of
 
iRaid said:
I'll give you a list of what I can think of:
  • Exponential functions
  • Log functions
  • Trig identities
  • Inverse functions

Pretty much the important stuff I can think of

I think this will be a good start. The courses covers limits, derivatives and applications, integrals and, I believe, hyperbolic functions but I want to review many skills to give myself the best opportunity to earn an "A".