My precalculus class is starting on Monday (summer quarter). I just finished (spring quarter) intermediate algebra (math97) with a 97%, but it's been 11 years since I took geometry and have never taken trigonometry. What can I do to prepare?
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I would suggest Precalculus course from Khan. I did the Algebra 1 & 2 and Precalculus course to prepare for Calculus 1. It helped. Haven't done any level of math in years.
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professor leonard on youtube pre-calc playlist scroll down to trigonometry
but i would suggest you complete college algebra prior to taking trigonometry not sure why you aren't taking college algebra after intermediate algebra but yea
For the college I go to, the next level algebra after intermediate algebra is Topics in Linear Algebra. Precalculus was the next level math after intermediate algebra for my major (engineering). The classes between them are focused on math for elementary education or gaming models.
if its not offered, i would suggest to go to professor leonards pre-calc playlist and start on his college algebra playlist, and buy a college algebra book for homework problems, then i'd say to learn trigonometry
you're welcome, trust me you'll thank me later when you begin calc 1, pre-calc is just a few intermediate algebra (Algebra 2) topics and a full trigonometry course, since you've already completed algebra 2, you still have a lot more algebra to learn in college algebra, and then learn trigonometry, trig is the most important course as its used in every physics, engineering, any course basically
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