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" Trigonometry : "
by James Tanton
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BL
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599877
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b429096
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| Main Entry
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Tanton, James,1966-
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| Title & Author
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Trigonometry : : a clever study guide /\ by James Tanton
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| Series Statement
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MAA problem book series
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xix, 211 pages :: illustrations ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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9780883858363
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: 0883858363
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9781614444060
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| Contents
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The backbone theorem : the Pythagorean theorem -- Some surprisingly helpful background history -- The basics of "circle-ometry" -- Radian measure -- The graphs of sine and cosine in degrees -- The graphs of sine and cosine in radians -- Basic trigonometric identities -- Sine and cosine for circles of different radii -- A paradigm shift -- The basics of trigonometry -- The tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant graphs -- Inverse trigonometric functions -- Addition and subtraction formulas, double and half angle formulas -- The law of cosines -- The area of a triangle -- The law of sines -- Heron's formula for the area of a triangle -- Fitting trigonometric functions to periodic data -- (Extra) Polar coordinates -- (Extra) Polar graphs -- Solutions
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| Abstract
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This series of texts proves this so! By collating all the MAA AMC quesitons that link to one particular topic, a coherent mathematical landscape ripe for a guided journey of study emerges. Whether you are motivated by the competition experience or shy away from it, this guide is for you! -- from back cover
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Trigonometry
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QA531.T18 2015
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QA531.T18 2015
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