Precalculus, 4th Edition

Author: Cynthia Y. Young

Grades 9–12

Course: AP^® Precalculus

Helps students take the guesswork out of studying by offering them a clear and easy-to-read roadmap that tells them what to do, how to do it, and whether they did it right.

Readable, rigorous precalculus that students can own
AP readiness through reasoning, modeling, and representation
Gap closure and building of calculus confidence

With this latest edition, author Cynthia Young focuses on the most difficult topics in precalculus, bringing clarity to challenging learning objectives. This 100% CED aligned program can be used as the core text to prepare students for success on the AP Precalculus exam.

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Student-friendly writing: The text uses a clear, approachable tone to reduce math anxiety and make complex concepts easy to understand.
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